QUESTION: Like a bouncing ball, my narcissist boyfriend keeps coming back and constantly contacts me. I keep dumping him but he keeps coming back for more. He calls, emails, texts and even contacts me on Facebook until I take him back. I can’t resist him when he is his old charming self. I always take him back but then things get bad again and the cycle repeats itself. Why does he keep coming back?...
You may have really liked the person you went out with but they ended up ghosting you. Now, you may be racking your brains over what went wrong. Well, you may have unwittingly driven them away without even realizing how. Your first date might be a blind one. Or one set up via Tinder or even some other social media platform. You meet, you hang out, perhaps grab a bite together and you talk....
What defines a marriage? Love, partnership, sex, romance, monogamy, procreation. We can find plenty of features, but which of these is the most quintessential? The make or break factor. For most people, it would be monogamy or perhaps love. Are those mutually exclusive? I didn’t think so till my over 20-year-old marriage reached a trough – one we could not get out of. When our marriage hit rock bottom Once over two decades have passed there is little you don’t know about your spouse....
We Don’t Have A Future Together His family background is different from mine. His caste, as well as his status, is lower than mine. Since his parents were uneducated, he has many responsibilities to fulfill. Initially, he did not give much thought to all this and started showering all his love on me. I was going through a rough phase Though I did not explicitly mention to him that I loved him, but I gradually started developing feelings for him....
But it’s not hard enough to push your boundaries to make your partner feel special every day. All it takes is for both of you to fix these 7 little daily habits that are potential romance killers in every long-term relationship. What Are The Habits That Kill Romance? Leaving the toilet seat down, the hair in the bathroom drain, the air-conditioner running at chilly lows or the farts and the snores could be habits that annoy couples in a long-term relationship but these are not really romance killers....
From how you set your hair to the crease on your shirt and whether your nails are trimmed and well-groomed, girls have an eye for everything. Therefore, if you want to create a lasting first impression on your girl on a first date, then this article right here is going to be your guide. A date with the girl you like is the first and probably the most important opportunity that you get to make an impression on her....
To get detailed insights on holding space for someone meaning, we spoke to emotional wellness and mindfulness coach Pooja Priyamvada (certified in Psychological and Mental Health First Aid from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the University of Sydney). She specializes in counseling for extramarital affairs, breakups, separation, grief and loss, to name a few. What Does It Mean To Hold Space For Someone? According to Pooja, “Holding space for someone means letting them process and express their feelings, remaining there to support them without any judgment or unasked for suggestion....
You still wonder if this means that he is ready to take your relationship seriously after that, does he love me? Or, the worst of all, am I being considered as only another friend of the group? Well, depending on your situation it can mean different things. But one thing is quite sure that if he lets you be part of his life and wants you to meet people that he loves, he at the very least likes you....
Your mind can seem like a confuddled mess, swarming with questions: “Why has my husband left me suddenly?” “Is it possible that my husband left me because he was unhappy?” “My husband walked out on me. What should I do now?” The trouble is that you may never find the answers to many of these questions since that person who has them has chosen to exit your life. When your husband leaves you for no reason, or at least no apparent reason, the emotional toll of this abandonment can be debilitating....
If you feel like you have a lying partner on your hands who just doesn’t ever give you a straight answer anymore or if you think your wife is lying about cheating, you’ve come to the right place today. When your partner lies to you, figuring out the right way to deal with the situation can be a confusing journey. Luckily, with the help of counseling psychologist and certified life-skills trainer Deepak Kashyap (Masters in Psychology of Education), who specializes in a range of mental health issues, including LGBTQ and closeted counseling, we can help you find the answer to what to do when your partner lies to you....
Chances are that they both will cut you off, but can you really be diplomatic when it comes to friendship? Your situation will be compromised, especially when both of them will come to you to vent. You will try to mediate, but may be held responsible for the best friend breakup status. But are you ready to deal with all the trauma at the same time? Yes, “trauma”, since it takes a toll on your mental health....
What keeps you holding back is the fear of rejection, abandonment, and that you’ll never be good enough. The obsession is not manifested only with intrusive thoughts. – You’ll fantasize about your reconciliation; – You keep scrolling through their social media; – You constantly check if they’re dating someone else; – You reread your old conversations; – You feel confused and not focused on your life; – You’re convinced your ex is stalking you too; – You keep comparing your new partner with them; – You insist on staying friends with them; You feel like you’re not doing it and that no one can understand what you’re feeling....
An important observation is that lust and love can exist individually, i.e, in the absence of the other. In a purely sexual relationship, there’s lust. In a romantic and asexual relationship, there’s love. Love without lust is just as pure as it is with it. For the relationships that involve both, a sexual and a romantic connection, understanding lust, as well as love, thus becomes important. Can you really tell how your partner shows their love toward you if you don’t know how they show their lust?...
Yet, what breaks you more is when he texts you again after he breaks up with you. A million reasons are raised upon his contact especially if his texts are unclear. On the other hand, if he is actively pursuing you and apologies properly then he is texting to reconnect with you. The male psychology after the breakup is not that easy to decode and he might be good at hiding his true intentions....
You’ve broken up or divorced for several months now. You’re ready to heal and move on, but the narcissist has different plans for your future. No matter what you say or do, they keep coming back into your life. It’s frustrating and confusing- you don’t want them there, but they can’t seem to accept that. What’s going on, and what should you do? Why won’t the hoovering Narcissist leave you alone?...
Like every mother, I have my own ‘take’ on parenting and to raise emotionally and physically healthy kids, there are a few things both my husband Rajeev and I consciously refrain from doing. To err is human and parenting mistakes do happen. But I have seen many parents are not even aware they are in error, and with no idea of the top 10 parenting mistakes to avoid. Worst Parenting Mistakes We Always Make While screaming, threatening and physically punishing are things we all know we should never do with our children, there are some common parenting mistakes which we keep making and they have a long-term impact on our children....
It could be your first date or your fifth, or maybe you have been texting all day and suddenly you find you have nothing to talk about. There is no bigger turn-off than dead air on a call or worse being asked “So, what else is up?” three times. And now you are breaking into a sweat trying to think up some deep questions to keep it interesting. Now there is an old saying that women speak more than men....
Hanging out with your partner every other night is lovely, but it can soon become a monotonous affair. To kick it up a notch and introduce some variation in your relationship, double dating can be a truly funtastic alternative. You know how first dates can be super awkward, especially if you are meeting someone from an online dating app? Here’s an idea! What if you plan a double date with another nice couple from your social circle?...
1. From the movie Socha na tha Samajh, mazhab, sab apni jagah hai…lekin pyaar sabse upar hai. Firstly, this movie gave us Abhay Deol. So thanks Imtiaz! A simple love story between a boy and a girl, divided by family feuds. A fairly heard of the story. But this line is so relevant to many of us who have loved someone without thinking about their caste, financial situation or looks. That right there is pure, unadulterated love because of Pyaar sabse upar hai....
Gone are the days that a cursory glance at his direction would have him swiftly make his way over to you. Indeed, gone are the days, when a flush of colour on your cheeks would give a man a reason to hope. Ladies, we know in this day and age, a woman making the first move is not only the new normal but also a welcome break, away from the traditions that made courting a one-sided art....
