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With his smoldering passion and the warmth of his personality, the mere presence of a Leo man is enticing. Also, it doesn’t hurt that a Leo man in love is a practiced flirt, and can easily smooth-talk his way into the heart of the one he desires. Sounds like just the man you’ve been looking for all along? Let’s take you through the Leo man compatibility with other zodiac signs so that you can realistically assess your chances of hitting it off with one....

A: Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone, yet the problem is often overlooked, excused, or denied. This is especially true when the abuse is psychological, rather than physical. Noticing and acknowledging the signs of an abusive relationship is the first step to ending it. No one should live in fear of the person they love. 1 Recognize the warning signs that signal abuse 2 Don’t underestimate the harm of emotional abuse 3 Learn about and recognize the cycle of violence 4 Recognize the red flags that tell you others are being abused Domestic violence and abuse are used for one purpose and one purpose only: to gain and maintain total control over you....

That’s because this push pull behavior between two romantic partners is often driven by a host of underlying issues. Ranging from problematic attachment styles to fear of intimacy on one side, and fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, etc. on the other. So, you can see how this hot and cold, close and distant dance can take a toll on the minds of those caught in this toxic relationship dynamic. To make matters worse, the push pull relationship cycle plays out on a loop....

There may be anger, there may even be some not-so-kind words exchanged, but one thing is for sure: running into an ex years later is going to be awkward. When you’re flabbergasted by the sight of your ex, your mind suddenly stops working. What follows is a scurry of awkwardly put-together sentences to initiate small talk. Hopefully, by the time you’re through with this article, you’ll have a better understanding of what to do when you run into your ex in public....

Expressing your love for the first time can get really tricky. This is one of the situations when even people with the gift of the gab can fall short of words. So, if you are feeling tongue-tied and getting goosebumps before the big day of confession, you’re not alone. We feel you. And this is precisely the reason why we have come up with a couple (well, 13 actually) of creative ways to say I love you the first time....

Sex in marriages is an important component of what makes the relationship healthy. Once the sexual chemistry is lost, your marriage might be on the decline. Men’s rights activist Shonee Kapoor talks to us about what constitutes sexless marriages, and whether the situation can be used to file for an annulment or divorce. What Is A Sexless Marriage? Marriages that have never been consummated or where a couple’s sexual activity has come to a near-complete halt for a prolonged period of time are sexless marriages....

She couldn’t identify what the problem was – Arvind was a loving, supportive, and independent husband. Her in-laws were caring and supportive as well. What’s more, she didn’t have an ex-boyfriend who she was hung up on or someone she liked, or any childhood trauma that would cause her to feel this way. Kashika confessed that this wasn’t the first time she felt this way; she felt this at different points of time in her relationship, but brushed it under the carpet, because she thought everything would be fine after marriage....

For instance, it was not until recently that I realized there are things like weekday texting and weekend texting; weekend texting is of a more flirtatious nature. And what’s this deal about ‘hard to get’ over texting? The unwritten rules of dating are being upgraded every minute, mostly influenced by pop culture and anything that’s hot at the moment. The advent of smartphones has made staying connected easier but it has given a bigger spurt to endless dilemmas....

Let’s not beat around the bush, starting over a relationship after a betrayal takes a lot of work. The recurring fights will probably get the better of you two, and just because you’ve decided to give it another go, doesn’t mean it’s magically going to work out. What does it mean to start over in a relationship? To help you navigate the murky waters of reinstating what once was, we’ve brought along psychologist Shazia Saleem (Masters in Psychology), who specializes in separation and divorce counseling, to tell us exactly what it takes to restart the flame you thought you lost....

I have a family. My family consists of my partner, my cats, my sister, my parents, my husband’s parents, his siblings. We live in different cities but we are, of course, a family, rushing to each others’ rescue when needed, planning our schedules to be able to spend quality time with each other. I also have a few very close friends who feel like family. But if you mean “a group of individuals living under one roof”, my family consists of my husband, my two cats, and I....

A recent survey was conducted with 3,512 people to find out if couples ever reconcile, and if they did, how long they stayed together, and whether their motivations/feelings changed over time. It was found that 15% of people actually won their ex back, while 14% got back together just to break up again, and 70% never reconnected at all. The First Talk After Breakup – 8 Critical Things To Remember Relationships after a breakup often get complicated....

Consider the foundation of a relationship like that of a building. If you don’t have a good one, whatever you develop on it will crash. And then, you will be held accountable for the offense of not loving enough. There will be a trial and tears. Ultimately, the relationship will go to the gallows. That brings us to the question: What does a healthy relationship foundation look like? To answer the questions on basic relationship foundations and signs of its weakening, I have consulted clinical psychologist Devaleena Ghosh (M....

Are You Ready To Date Again? The idea of dating someone after a breakup can seem crazy. Why would you want to put yourself through that pain again? Depending on the intensity of your relationship, it can also be hard to think about being romantic with another person. However, research has shown that dating someone after a break up can aid in getting over your ex. The companionship and friendship that you get from such relationships can also be helpful in making you feel less lonely, which tends to happen with people after a breakup....

In this article, trauma-informed counseling psychologist Anushtha Mishra (M.Sc. Counseling Psychology), who specializes in providing therapy for concerns such as trauma, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, and loneliness among others, writes to help you better understand what relationships deal breakers mean and how to define and understand them. What Is A Relationship Deal Breaker? The literal meaning of a deal breaker is something that would cause a person to abandon a plan, mutual arrangement, agreement, or relationship....

What does it mean when a guy calls you cute? It could mean a number of different things, all of which we’ll cover in this article. It’s quite interesting to see what a simple word can have so many different connotations to so many different people. Just a spoiler alert, though: What the word “cute” means will largely depend on other things you observe in your relationship with him. You’ll need to pay close attention to his words, his actions, his behavior around you, and many other things....

Are you upset that your ex-boyfriend met someone else shortly after you broke up? Do you want to know what this means? It could be because it’s his way of dealing with the breakup, he had already met someone else, or he no longer feels restricted. This can be even more hurtful, especially because he broke up with you because he said he didn’t want to be in a relationship right now....

When a woman gets to know that a man is married, her first instinct should be to back off. However, some women like to flirt with married men at work, out of insecurity or to prove that they can still have them even if they are married. Sick, right? You might’ve heard about it happening to friends or seen it in the movies, but if you have reason to believe that this may be happening to you, you’re probably already worried about the worst-case scenario....

Dr Paras Shah is the Chief Sexologist, Gujarat Research and Medical Institute and Director, Sannidhya Institute and Research Center for Sex, Sexuality and Health. There are many women who avoid sex due to the extreme pain during intercourse that it brings for them. Sex for them is not a pleasurable experience but one that they want to avoid. So what should they do? Understanding The Problem – Pain During And After Intercourse Painful sexual intercourse is something that has been often spoken about by women....

Sometimes, breakups are a bit easier to handle if they end up on a good note, however, those that end in a sour tone are the ones that take a toll on you. Either way, you might still want to contact your ex. As reasons can be numerous, your texts can’t be general. No, your texts need to have a purpose, be elaborate, and be straight to the point. Here are 24 texts you can text your ex after a long time apart: Texts to send your ex if you’re looking to reconnect When texting your ex after a long time, you need to make sure that you have a reason....

Why am I attracted to older men? is a question a lot of younger girls ask when they find their gaze lingering on the silver fox-haired guy. It’s a legitimate question because society indirectly tells us we should date people our own age. But there are several reasons you might be attracted to older men, such as you’ve got daddy issues, you want financial security, and older men are more likely to work on the relationship....