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Does this sound familiar? You might be wondering, is your mother a narcissist? If so, it’s no surprise that you may feel drained and resentful. But most of the time, she would be so demanding, angry, and unpredictable. Everything seemed to revolve around her. Even as an adult, she still drives me crazy. It’s no secret that the traits of a narcissistic mother tend to be manipulative and vindictive. The narcissist’s actions affect everyone around her, but you probably received the brute of her selfish behavior....

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links, at no additional cost for you. Gifts are a beautiful way to celebrate a relationship anniversary. That said, choosing what gift to give your romantic partner can be challenging, especially at the early stage of a relationship. Here are some 3 month anniversary gift ideas to surprise your partner and show how much you care about them....

You’re no longer giving something that just looks great or fits the couple’s vibe when you give a baby shower gift; you’re in a whole new gifting universe. You’re selecting products that will help ease the new parents’ stress, create family memories, and even educate a newborn to appreciate music and reading. The stakes are higher. This, of course, makes navigating the procedure a little more difficult. When you factor in the reality that infant gear is always changing and improving, it creates a genuine problem....

If you are looking for the best, the sweetest, and most unique ‘thank you for being my bridesmaid’ gifts for your powerhouse girls, you’ve come to the right place. Stay with us till the end and you will leave with a big, satisfied smile on your face and maybe a few things waiting in your basket. Unique Bridesmaid Gifts To Say Thank You Thank you presents for bridesmaids are supposed to be super cute, something they’ll love and very personalized....

She got me thinking. In Western countries, so many people opt not to marry but have a wonderful home front. In fact, in an interview, one of Hollywood’s longest lasting couples, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, said their relationship survived for 34 years because they did not get married. Young India is now waking up to the possibility of partnership without marriage, because, for too long, the Indian marriage has been succumbing to the demands of the Indian family....

In these years I have gone through a range of emotions and have probably used every trick in my sleeve to make him quit. “Quitting smoking is easy, I’ve done it several time,” someone said. True, over the course of these years, he has given up many times, sometimes for a year-and-a half at a stretch and then one stray puff in a weak moment and he would be back to his normal numbers within a week....

While adult movies often take the center stage in educating young men and women about anything related to sex, it is highly debatable whether everything we see in porn movies actually elevates pleasure in real life. All the men out there who have been wondering how to show their women a good time in bed, pay heed. There are lots of things you can do to satisfy women in bed, and they aren’t always complicated or high-strung....

The truth is, the first time is usually a messy affair. Nobody really knows what they’re doing, and you realize it isn’t really as straightforward as the movies claim it to be. Most importantly, you understand how important lube is. The “first sex” confessions, as a result, are vastly different than what pop culture would have us believe. Ever wondered, “How does my first sex experience compare to other women’s experiences?...

Chocolate And Relationships – Sugar And Spice Chocolate is so versatile – it speaks of love and richness and sex and so much more. Romance and chocolate have always had a special bond. But we think chocolate lends a little extra flavor to every kind of love.; that the seriously sexy nature of chocolate is all about making relationships a little more interesting, a little sweeter, a little more spicy. We came up with 6 ways chocolate gives relationships that extra edge....

The key attribute of the most compassionate zodiac signs is that their loyalty is unquestionable and they will never throw you under the bus. Not everyone is selfless enough to be reliable. But if you have them, hold them close for they are the ones who will bail you out when you need them, bake for you when you are in the worst of moods and hold out their hand to rescue you when you get kidnapped....

1. Sometimes you just have to offload! Let’s say you have a fight with your spouse. All sorts of spiteful and venomous thoughts are swimming in your head; you want to lash back, cry, stomp your feet and rant non-stop. But you know you can’t do that with your partner or it may cause irreversible damage to your relationship. This is just anger that you want to diffuse so that you can approach the conflict issue with a calmer mind....

How Do You Set Friendship Boundaries With An Ex? A breakup, especially after a long-term relationship, can leave a person struggling with many unresolved issues and there’s always the ever-elusive closure if things ended abruptly. That’s why people are always saying that spending time with your ex isn’t a good idea because it can conjure up memories and feelings that won’t end well for you. They’re right to be concerned because breakups are tough....

That’s why, much like jealousy, it is labelled as a negative emotion. However, not all insecurity is bad. It’s a natural human emotion that pushes us to protect what we hold dear. It is when the intensity of insecurity grows to an extent that it becomes the sole dominating force that trouble brews; a very insecure partner drains relationships. Often, it’s hard to recognize when you’ve crossed the fine line between normal and toxic insecurity....

First things first: addicts are not beyond our help. But being in a relationship with an addict is a tough job. And yes, there are things that you, as a partner, can do to make life easier for them. That said, this isn’t a walk in the park. It involves coming up with a plan, being disciplined, and – most importantly – the patient. We don’t want you to go through your partner hotboxing the room every day, selling furniture to buy drugs, and making you feel guilty for their state....

It’s important to know how to control your emotions in a new relationship, in a long-distance relationship (LDR), or in a marriage. Too much emotion, or reacting emotionally to every little thing tips the balance in a relationship and can put undue stress on your partner, and your own mental health. Studies have found that our methods of dealing with conflict and how we manage the emotions resulting from those conflicts affect both the quality and longevity of the relationship....

If they say love is blind, there is a reason. Many people can’t see their partner’s faults when they’re falling in love with them; or they see those defects, but are unwilling to recognize them. And this is how many toxic relationships develop over time. Remember that Money Heist scene in which Raquel Murillo describes how her ex-husband slowly became abusive towards her? This is what she told the professor,...

(As told to Shanaya Agarwal) It started as an emotional affair with my boss I was always this go-getter. Armed with an MBA degree from a premier institute when I got selected for a top corporate firm in the campus interview, it was a given that my success story just began. Everything was going great. My corporate suits had been bought, my hair is given a more stylish snip, my branded leather bag made me look the part and I could not wait to join my new job in 5 days....

Court marriages in India The good news is that the overall process of court marriages in India after 2006 has become less strenuous. This is because the Judiciary wants to encourage registration of marriages in the whole of India and for all its citizens, irrespective of their religion and personal law and without any exceptions or exemptions. Court Marriage: What it means The term ‘Marriage Registration’ is often confused with the term ‘Court Marriage’....

When we fall in love with the best person we know and reach a certain comfort level, our world goes crazy. In the best possible way though. After all there is nothing more awesome than living with our best friend, whom we can also have sex with. For those of you who think you are weird as a couple, let me assure you, you are not alone. We all do crazy couple-y stuff when nobody is around....

5 Things To Know When Dating A Girl Who Loves Tequila We’re of the opinion that your choice of liquor says plenty about who you are – sort of like a boozy version of the zodiac. So, when it comes to tequila and relationships, it’s almost like matching up sun signs in love. Here’s what you need to know when dating a girl who loves tequila. 1. She takes the rough with the smooth Not all tequila is the same....