The causes of conflict in a marriage are influenced by how each couple operates. One thing that remains common is that all couples fight – even the obnoxious friends you have who always claim otherwise (we’re on to you, Marty and Linda). In fact, we’d even go as far as to say that arguing in a marriage is healthy. You get to know what’s a dealbreaker and what’s not, and just how much your spouse hates shoes in the living room....
We explore the answers to these questions from the prism of psychology. Psychology might not always be based on hard numbers and strong figures but it states greater truths than data sets ever will. It is common knowledge that people in a relationship notice positive as well as negative changes in themselves over the years. Most of the time, these are more positive than negative, especially in functional, well-rounded relationships....
At the same time, there already is a lot of pressure to carry on with life because of which most of us don’t take the time to acknowledge and process the change taking place in our mind and body. But the fact remains that post-breakup the ‘normal’ of your life gets disrupted. And your body sinks into a stress-recovery mode. The first step towards handling this problem, like any other, is to embrace its existence and deal with it head-on....
Well, the definition differs from person to person, but I think we can all agree that respect is reflected in the way partners treat each other on a daily basis. It is the foundation for a strong bond between romantic partners. Without it, the relationship might just cease to exist. A relationship should be a partnership of equals. In a healthy relationship, partners do not have authority over each other....
You always wish for a long-lasting bond with your spouse. Even when everything starts to fall apart, you think of all the ways to save a marriage from divorce. According to the latest Clark University Poll of Emerging Adults, 86% of more than a thousand 18 to 29-year-old Americans expect their marriages to last a lifetime. Does your husband want that too? To find out if he’s as invested as you are, and that you can still save a marriage on the brink of divorce, we reached out to Ridhi Golechha (M....
If you’ve had a tough day at work, he won’t bother to do anything about dinner. If one of your parents or kids is unwell, he does the bare minimum and leaves the stress and hustle to you. Well, looks like you’ve got yourself an unsupportive spouse all right! Putting up with this distant and uninvolved behavior from the one who is supposed to be your partner for life, standing by you through thick and thin, can be extremely distressing....
And when you think you’re done traversing through a cesspool of “Not sure why I’m here” bios or guys posing with their friend’s pets, you think you’re done for good. But the next time you open up your phone, muscle memory sets in, and you can’t help but open Bumble/Tinder/Hinge, “just for a little bit”. Just like that, a dating app addiction can creep up on you. When was the last time you went to the washroom without taking out your phone to find a potential life partner (how romantic!...
Am I Going Through Depression? I checked online for the signs of depression and most of those match my condition. I am very confused. I feel very tired, I procrastinate a lot and I have been feeling like there is no point of living in this world. Click here to read 8 signs of depression Death is a good option It’s not that I think of suicide. I never thought of suicide but if somehow I die by accident or by external factors I will not feel bad about dying....
But are these foods really the secret to a more fulfilling sex life or just another hyped-up myth? In this article, sexologist Dr. Rajan Bhonsle (MD, MBBS Medicine and Surgery), Head of the Department of Sexual Medicine at K.E.M.Hospital and Seth G.S.Medical College, Mumbai, writes to give you clarity on the role aphrodisiacs can play in your sex life. Types Of Aphrodisiacs Before we get into the different types of aphrodisiacs, let’s address another important question to make sure we’re on the same page about what exactly it is that we’re talking about: what are aphrodisiacs?...
From age-old celebrity marriages like that of Jill Gascoine and Alfred Molina, and Annette Bening and Warren Beatty, to this century’s Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy, Gemini Aries compatibility has always been a hit. As both signs are known to get bored easily, they are in dire need of a partner who can be emotionally and intellectually stimulating. That’s what makes Gemini and Aries a match made in heaven. Are you rooting for an Aries and Gemini relationship?...
For one, true love is a whole other feeling. When Cupid strikes, you’ll just know. When you love someone, you’ll have a litany of reasons as to why that person rings your bell. But sometimes, one has to go through multiple relationships until you find the person you love. When you do, you’ll see and feel the difference in how you behave with them and how the relationship thrives. 8 Ways To Know Do I Love Him Or The Idea Of Him Unfortunately, many of us get caught in a make-believe love trap....
Of course, that isn’t the only indicator that your dynamic may be leading you toward burnout, but if you’re waiting for your partner’s business trip to another continent more than s/he is, something’s probably up. Since you don’t want to be overanalyzing such questions by yourself, we brought along counseling psychologist Shambhavi Agrawal (MSc. in counseling psychology), who specializes in anxiety, work-life balance, depression, grief, and life transitions issues, to talk about emotionally exhausting relationships....
Recent Changes In Family Structure And New Marriage Demands Salony Priya is a counseling psychologist with 18 years of experience in training and counseling across educational institutions, social organizations, NGOs, and the corporate sector. She is the Director of UMMEED, a multispeciality positive psychology institution. And this is what she had to say about the changes in family structure and the shift in what marriages demand of couples of today....
When two people come together to share their lives, be it for the interim or the long-haul, it is only through honest and open communication that they can succeed in building a bond that allows them to stick together through the thick and thin. Even so, a lack of communication in relationships remains a persistent and common issue. We asked psychologist Kavita Panyam for her take on communication problems between couples....
BDSM Confessions Of Six Women You do conjure up strange images when we utter the word BDSM. For many it comes with a sense of judgment and they think that being tied up and beaten is all about kinky sex. True BDSM is not for everyone so it should not be tried either. But those who have been bold enough to try BDSM have some really interesting BDSM confessions to make....
Like them, couples can often find it awkward and difficult to set the vibe with other couples. After all, making friends as a couple requires the compatibility of not two, but four people. Yet, when done right, it can add that “missing fun element” to your relationship or marriage. But how can couples find such couple friends? And why is making friends as a couple so important? Here are the answers to all your questions....
Katie is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the owner of Wisdom Within Counseling in Niantic, Connecticut. She runs a team of holistic, expressive marriage and family therapists and helps families thrive. With her team, Katie helps anxious children, depressed, self-harming teens with eating disorders, and LGBTQIA+ curious young adults. They offer painting, art therapies, yoga therapies, music, child centered play therapies, walk and talk, and improv and drama therapies for confidence and positive coping tools....
One of the most important aspects that stands out in most Elite Singles reviews is that this dating app caters to highly educated people who are looking for a serious relationship with like-minded people. You can’t sign up on this elite dating site and expect to have casual dating encounters. This is a mature dating pool for educated and well-earning individuals. If educational qualifications and income are important criteria for you to zero in on a potential partner, then the EliteSingles dating app is perfect for you....
To help you understand how relationship break works and how to reconnect after one, we reached out to Joie Bose, who specializes in counseling people dealing with abusive marriages, breakups, and extramarital affairs. She says, “Sometimes there are moments in your life when you feel like everything is getting to you and you need a break. A break from work, responsibilities, friends, family, and even romantic relationships. “Maybe the two of you wanted to focus on your careers or focus on bettering your mental health....
You need to stop being gullible and stand up for yourself if you feel you’re giving too much of yourself in a relationship. More importantly, if you feel like you don’t get as much as you give, you need to take a step back and reassess your priorities. I Give Too Much In Relationships But I Don’t Want To A few days ago, I remember a writer friend of mine telling me the weirdest tale of his breakup that I had ever heard so far....
