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Those who fight it out in court have no option but to trade charges. And the proceedings are often painfully long-drawn-out. We fundamentally believe that divorce cases can be fought with more grace than making it a spectacular ground of mud-slinging. We can do it by following some simple practices. How To Have An Amicable Divorce? We know that your heart is broken and that might not be the easiest time to think straight or show mercy on the person who did the breaking....

I feel trapped in marriage. Financial reasons are keeping us together. I want to break free from my partner, but how do I get a divorce if I have no money? Does that script sound painfully familiar? You’re not alone. Leaving a marriage can be one of the most challenging decisions a person faces. You might feel scared about navigating the world alone. You may wonder if calling it quits is really the right decision, especially if you share children or important assets together....

There is nothing worse than experiencing betrayal or finally taking the blinkers off your eyes and realizing you were mistreated in the relationship or that your ex is a control freak. When the hurt reaches an optimum level, hatred takes birth, your thoughts turn to revenge and you wonder how to make your ex miserable or how to get revenge on an ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend. 10 Ways To Get Revenge On Your Ex Sometimes an ex breaks your heart so badly that when they let go and move on so easily, it seems like too easy an escape for them after all the pain they caused....

Being in a relationship isn’t a cure for all your life worries (in fact it’s the opposite in many cases), but when you are not in a relationship its normal to feel blue from time to time. The world around you looks like a big blob of couples that drop on your single life when your heart aches to have someone beside you to share your life with. We get the feeling and we also understand why it’s easier to get drowned in the loneliness of your single life....

There are hundreds of thousands of ethical, highly skilled physicians and surgeons that perform professionally every day to save or heal lives. They have a deep understanding of the body and mind and use their expertise to help patients because they genuinely care about the human race. But then there are the Narcissistic Doctors. What Are Narcissistic Doctors? I am talking about the narcissists who became doctors because they learned, early in their lives, that was where money, power, control over others, and admiration could be found....

How can a woman confidently tell if the man she’s dating is a true ‘keeper’? Furthermore, how many ‘goals’ can this keeper both save and meet? Who’s keeping score? More often than not, someone’s usually settling the score. Since the pickings could get tough and the hunt for ‘Mr. Right’ could start feeling like a loathsome thriller, it’s handy to have certain useful guidelines in place before seriously committing to a man....

Can you inherit narcissism? Is it genetically-based? These are questions that have some scientists, geneticists and researchers searching for answers. The exact cause of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is not known. However, most researchers and mental health professionals believe it results from a combination of factors. These factors include biological vulnerability, social interactions with early caregivers, and psychological factors that involve temperament. There are studies that suggest that a gene (or genes) for narcissism can be inherited but that a person also needs the “right” environment for narcissism to be manifested....

The concept of cheating is different in every relationship because what one can consider cheating the other doesn’t. Texting your ex can be cheating if there are still feelings involved, if the texting goes beyond platonic communication, and if the texting involves expressions of feelings for one another. Here are 10 socially accepted situations when texting can be considered cheating: 1. Sexting your ex An exchange of sexual texts with your ex is a violation of one of the fundamental values within a monogamous relationship: exclusivity....

My mother, who was within hearing range, approached me. I knew I was up for a lecture. Before she could start, I began my tirade, “Mom! Don’t take Aakrit’s side. Maybe in your time you were not allowed to meet before marriage but it’s not so now. We don’t just accept everything thrown our way,” my poor mom became the unintended recipient of my lingering anger. “Of course Aakrit ji must come, courtship days are magical....

It’s got less to do with sex and more to do with power Have you observed or felt how honking loudly on the road (even when there are no vehicles ahead) is nothing but a blatant display of sexual prowess? That’s what has to do with power. Being a man is almost always synonymous with being powerful. Even as parents we tend to make our children aware of this idea of power: Be a Man!...

But all that is about to become old news because body positivity is not just a buzzword anymore; it is a movement. Models and celebrities like Lizzo have worked hard to bring plus-size fashion to the runway of the world. It is true, though, that most of the clothes worn by those celebrity figures may not be very affordable options for most of us. But take heart; not all that is fashionable is designer....

To think of it actress Deepika Padukone was the first one in Bollywood to talk about depression in 2015. Then stars like Karan Johar, late Rishi Kapoor talked about depression in their autobiographies. Later Anushka Sharma, Varun Dhawan, Ileana D’Cruz also spoke about their fight with depression. Depression is a reality in modern life irrespective of the fact if one is in the competitive world of showbiz or is a homemaker with a relatively staid life of managing kids and kitchen....

This overwhelming feeling has inspired countless works of art since time immemorial. Despite our collective obsession with this bounty of emotions, it still feels like we know precious little about it. Though we can’t guarantee a bite-sized crash course in the psychology of love, we can help you get acquainted with a few theories of love. With the help of psychotherapist Dr. Aman Bhonsle (Ph.D., PGDTA), who specializes in relationship counseling and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, let’s take a look at a few theories that might come in handy....

The term reactive abuse has recently surfaced in popular media in the case of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie as well as in the highly publicized Amber Heard and Johnny Depp trial. In both cases, the alleged victims were male, and while it’s not uncommon for men to be abused — in fact, 1 out of 10 men in the United States have been victims of abuse according to the CDC — many victims of domestic violence spoke out to call attention to what reactive abuse is and how to recognize it in relationships....

Long story short, the decision entirely depends on your state of mind, the history of the relationship and how important your Insta feed is to you (are you the kind who color-coordinates each post?). So, what to do with pictures of your ex on your social media? Let’s take a look at all the things to keep in mind, so you don’t go “Ugh, I need to figure out what to do about these pictures” every time you open your social media....

Either way, when we’re overcome with a sense of longing to reclaim that part of our lives that no longer exists, many questions cloud our minds. Why do we want to reconnect with an ex? Is it healthy to keep in touch with an ex? What does talking to your ex while in a relationship say about your current partnership? Is it a sign that you’re still hung up on them or dealing with some residual feelings?...

It can also be disappointing when he doesn’t put much effort into texting as much as you do. This leads you to text him a bit more to get his attention, which then has a chain effect. Next thing you know you’re in a vicious cycle of the chase and run. At some point, you question whether this struggle is worth your time. Is it time to stop? Here are 10 things to consider before you stop texting him to get his attention:...

In those initial days of attraction, we sensed that we had entirely different personalities. In fact, these differences were what attracted us to one another. And thus began what would one day turn into our long distance relationship story. Our Long Distance Relationship Love Story Neema: Honestly, if anyone ever asked me what I like about Sagar, I would be blank. It’s odd, I don’t have any reason to like him....

It may feel overwhelming as an idea – a regulator for arguments. But, imagine what if we imbibe these early on in a relationship? Won’t the conflict reduce or at least get resolved without damage? To elaborate more on this mature concept of fair fighting rules, I have roped in clinical psychologist Devaleena Ghosh (M.Res, Manchester University), founder of Kornash: The Lifestyle Management School, who specializes in couples counseling and family therapy....

What are the signs of the Narcissist’s final Discard? The Narcissist discard phase is often the final phase in the relationship. Relationships with narcissists follow a familiar pattern that begins the moment you meet them. Most often they will attempt to charm you and shower you with flattery. These traits make the narcissist popular, as they boost the ego of their target. This early stage is called the idealization phase, when they are deeply in love with you and how you make them feel....