The best way to flirt is to be subtle at any cost. Once that settles in, flirtation would seem natural rather than a hyperbole. Guys need to take notes, they don’t need to bring flowers and a box of chocolate to woo the person they want to flirt with. Just be there on time and be available. So, what kind of mistakes do guys make while flirting? Let’s have a look....
Any pleasure that may have been discovered by chance is kept under wraps, for fear of censure, by men and the general society. So women have learnt to keep their heads down and deny themselves of any happiness. The lesson here is ‘ignorance is bliss’, you won’t miss anything you don’t know about. The girl child is taught not to sit with her legs apart and to keep herself adequately covered, so they may not attract attention....
I had not seen her face properly till then, but told myself, half in excitement and half in awe: “It must be her; for the similarities are too much to be a different person.” Four year later, we met again And as she turned back just then, our eyes eventually met. After how long were we seeing each other? Was it four years really? It seemed like eternity to me....
As a result, we often end up raising our own romantic expectations from our relationship. And when our romantic expectations are not met by our partners we feel dejected and disheartened. Our relationships suffer. It is fair to call these notions, unreasonable and unfair expectations. Some of them are counter productive, some unhealthy, some toxic and some downright silly. Today we will try and learn what these unrealistic relationship expectations look like and how to deal with them when we find ourselves engaging in this unhealthy behavior....
The clash of hope and anxiety leads to uncertainty and raises the question what if he doesn’t contact me? That all depends on the dynamic of the relationship that you had. If you had a bad breakup, if you chose to stay friends, or if there was no closure at all. Once you accept the breakup, it will be easier for you to maintain the situation. You will still feel the urge to contact your ex but slowly you will gain control over the situation....
Deciding what to do when your partner has cheated on you can be an arduous task. Are you letting them walk all over your self-respect by taking them back? Or are you convinced that what they did was just a misstep and that in the bigger scheme of things and they are still your soulmate? A reader suffered a similar struggle and came to us with an important question, “What to do if your girlfriend cheats on you but you still love her?...
It’s completely fine to feel confused and wonder if you’re just panicking and dealing with post-breakup anxiety. You might be exhausted because their behavior can be quite uncertain and tiring. Being mistreated comes reflects also how they feel at the moment about you and their attachment style. To cut the breadcrumb and the stress that your ex causes you, you should take a step back and reflect. Are they being mean or they’re dead serious about their decision?...
Yesterday I lost my mother. After a long battle with cancer, she died leaving her four daughters behind. She didn’t lose the battle. She went fighting. And I was with her all along, through umpteen trips to the hospital, each time things only getting worse. I stalled studying or working, hoping things would be okay someday. Throughout, you were by my side. You stayed when I had to move cities, you took care of my siblings when I couldn’t, you drove us to the hospital at crazy times leaving everything else....
“When was the last time you said you loved me?” “See! You didn’t even notice my new ear-rings!” Bloody familiar, isn’t it? Welcome to the “Men trying to decipher women forum”. Yours truly is proud to be associated with this elite group that is making conscious efforts to understand women’s psychology. Why are women so vocal with their emotions? What keeps the men from being the same? Is it the male ego versus the woman’s need for reassurance?...
When trust is broken in a relationship, every statement is suddenly up for debate. “Are you really going out with just the boys?” “He’s just a friend, right?” The suspicion and accusations can soon turn things sour, leaving you desperately looking for an answer to, “What can I do to gain trust back in a relationship?” This is exactly why rectification becomes vital. Forgiveness may take its own sweet time to come your way....
Have you just broken up with your boyfriend and now you miss him like crazy? You thought since things weren’t working out, and you were losing interest, you’d put an end to the relationship and go your separate ways? But now you deeply regret it, you’re hoping that you’ll get back together, but he doesn’t seem in the least bit concerned about rekindling things. You’ve called him several times, he either doesn’t answer the phone or sounds indifferent when he does....
According to a survey by the Institute of Family Studies, the percentage of relationships that work after cheating is 23.6% in older, married couples. Only 13.6% of younger couples in committed relationships survive something so grave. The reason why older couples, that is couples over 40 years of age, were better poised to rebuild a successful relationship after cheating is their ability to compromise and empathize with each other. Their relationship has lasted longer and a mere mistake can’t take away all the good things they already share....
If you fancy tales of forbidden love, just like I do, there’s no way you haven’t read Nathaniel Hawthorne’s famous novel, The Scarlet Letter. Recalling the story of Hester Prynne and her socially unacceptable love affair, let’s talk more about the meaning and types of taboo relationships. There have been numerous taboo relationships in the world that have suffered public disapproval. When two people go against the conventional ideas of love, their taboo relationship becomes the talk of the town....
The elders present at the ceremony are likely to make you feel like a leper with their questions and cross-questions. Such is the Indian marriage conundrum. You might as well carry a bottle of vodka with you to gulp down to survive this ordeal and if you can manage to come out of it unscathed then just go ahead and give yourself a bravery award.And in case you want a survival guide for attending a wedding when you are single then you have come to the right place....
How about, for a change, this time you go with an open mind? Instead of fixating on “OMG! She takes three spoons of sugar!”, you embrace her witty humor. She has a cute smile, right? Plus she did the ‘check dance’ to split the bill. There you go, three green flags in talking stage, on the very first date. Calls for a second one, don’t you think? So, what exactly are these positive indicators in a relationship that are so essential to form a healthy bond?...
Do you believe in soulmates? We’ve all grown up with this romantic idea washed upon us by fairy tales and romcoms. Is this just a passing myth or does it have some truth to it? Sure, it sounds good on paper, but what does psychology say about the existence of soulmates? Let’s explore some psychological facts about soulmates to find out. What Does Psychology Say About Soulmates? The word ‘soulmate’ can mean several different things to different people....
Every ex will go through the breakup stages where they will feel relieved and then at some point be resentful. Regretting their decision doesn’t mean that they always want you back. That will mean that your ex regrets dumping you because they are experiencing loneliness and anxiety at that moment. Otherwise, an ex regrets dumping you because they realized their mistakes and they might notice that you were the one....
Now coming to the next point, how can one certainly know if your ex still misses you? For starters you have the gut feeling that your ex will come back to you. You will be able to pick up on the hints that your ex is pretending to be over you when they tell friends that they are over the relationship but you know for sure they are checking up on you on social media....
What must it be like to have a twin? Are there any problems with dating a twin? Are there any problems with marrying a twin? Logic would make us believe that twins shouldn’t be any different from regular siblings. But they are. Twins not only share the same womb at the same time, but they also share the same DNA (if they’re identical). They grow up together with insane proximity, and sometimes with unreasonable external expectations about their identity....
How do you know if a guy is playing you? When you’re single, it can feel like all men are players. They’re the ones that’ll approach you at the bar, smooth-talk you at the networking event, or slide into your DMs. It can be incredibly frustrating, especially if you don’t notice that the man’s a player until it’s too late. Players get a bad rap because it seems like they’re deceiving or manipulating people....
