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Marriage is definitely one of the most important decisions of a person’s life and it can be equally tiring too. Indian weddings especially are pretty elaborate and even a tiny mistake can ruin your day. After this rollercoaster knocks you out, you will have another set of responsibilities waiting for you – your in-laws. Best Places For Girls Trip In India I’m sure during all this time, your gal pals missed you dearly and want to hear all about your new life....

It’s a good thing that you are here because we will help you identify every action that says you are being an overbearing boyfriend. We have with us today communication and relationship coach Swaty Prakash who has a decade-long experience in training individuals of varied age groups to deal with their emotional health through powerful techniques of communication and self-help. What does clingy boyfriend mean? If you are trying to figure out the clingy meaning in a relationship, remember there is a fine balance between being emotionally connected with someone and being clingy....

Relationship and intimacy coach Shivanya says, “When one partner slips into the role of a caretaker and the other becomes a victim, you’ve got yourself a codependent relationship. The former is a giver/supporter against all odds, making sacrifices for the victim/taker.” “They enter into a cycle where one partner needs constant support, attention, and help while the other is quite willing to provide it.” Are you a part of a similar cycle?...

While people understand sexual harassment to be behavior that is unwelcome and inappropriate, what is not widely understood, is that the impact of such behavior is situationally different. For example, in a scenario where an acquaintance or someone you barely know, makes romantic advances, it is not very difficult for a disinterested party to reject them. If these advances are made by a close friend who you have known for years, it is harder to reject, because you don’t want to hurt their feelings....

But with all the blowing and licking and riding, I realised my attention to this other woman (her childhood friend) was making Sarahi jealous. She bit the other woman too hard on the neck. It ended with the friend having a deep gash. We never spoke after that and that was the first and the last time we tried threesome” 2. “So there’s this ex-student from my university who had opened a garden eatery....

So, it is not surprising that a lot of people complain about the fact they don’t know what to do when their partner shows a sudden change of mood or behaves in a certain way. So, to help some of the clueless boyfriends out there, we put together a list of things they need to keep in mind when handling such changes in their partner’s mood. What Causes Mood Swings In Women?...

Double standards in relationships may start small but can go on to assume large proportions. Examples of double standards in relationships can extend to financial issues and even sex. For instance, an offending partner may splurge liberally but monitor the partner’s expenditures. Similarly, when it comes to sex, a partner may enjoy certain acts but will refuse to do them for their partner. What Are Double Standards In Relationships? A relationship is all about sharing....

To have that taken away all of a sudden can leave us all sorts of confused. Confused about who we are, what we like, and if and when we will find love again. All of us have the tendency to be short-sighted when it comes to our present emotions. We talked to Shazia Saleem (Masters in Psychology), who specializes in separation and divorce counseling, for her insights on this issue....

1. Calm down first Marriage and first nights are something unavoidable for now in India. So calm your nerves and enjoy your first night with the man of your life. Also remember, the calmer you are, the better you ‘perform’. Related reading: 6 things every girl should do for maintaining hygiene down there 2. Be confident The more confident you are, the more you can put your points forward. And a confident person is also an attractive person, but do not come across as cocky, this may be a huge turn-off for a few people....

While picking a partner, more often than not we usually follow ideas that have been hardwired into the system by our parents. Sometimes we follow these patterns even without knowing it. And when we don’t, we land in a mess. So here are some of the things that I have heard Indian parents say repeatedly when it comes to relationships and picking up a partner for the rest of life....

It is, however, true that a relationship can recover from the setback of infidelity. Second chances do exist, yes. But it can take a while to develop the faith and rebuild the love that has been lost. How to fix a relationship after cheating is a long struggle but it is not impossible. Forgiveness In A Relationship There’s the pain of betrayal that the most loved person has caused them....

A love language is an individual’s way of expressing and receiving love in a relationship. It is their way of showing affection to their partner. Every individual has a different love language through which they express their feelings or prefer to receive love from their partner. The concept was developed by marriage counselor Dr. Gary Chapman and has since changed the way people view and perceive love. Chapman’s 5 Love Languages Discovering your partner’s love language helps build a healthy relationship....

Gone are the days when we had to pick up a rotary dial phone to communicate with our crush. In a lot of ways, the advancement in technology has made it easier for us to maintain relationships, but what does it mean when he texts you every day but doesn’t make plans? It could mean that he’s in a relationship with another woman, that’s his preferred method of communication, or he’s not really interested in you....

I remember the day like it was yesterday. The morning was usual – my twins were fighting over some little issue. I had to pull the two boys apart from hitting each other and yell a “Stop fighting, you two.” My eight-month-old baby girl was crawling around the house and tasting anything that looked edible. The microwave was beeping, our baby dog Lulu was barking. With the yelling and the crying it was almost time for the children to go to school....

How do Narcissists treat their friends? The same way they treat everyone else – not great. Narcissists are not conscious of their character traits. What you will find is that the relationship is very one-sided, as in it’s all about them. As much as the narcissist tries to act as if they care about their friends, their actions make it clear that their wants and needs are all they are concerned about....

Sex with a narcissist often resembles nothing like ordinary sex. In some cases, itcan feel exhilarating and alluring- it’s almost like you’re acting out a graphic fantasy scene together. In other cases, it feels like a bargaining tool- it’s a way the narcissist earns control and power. And finally, it can also seem completely erratic or manipulative where they want to be intimate one moment, and the next, they seem repulsed by your affection....

For many men, saying “I love you” is a display of their emotional vulnerability and they’re not conditioned to let that side of them be seen. In fact, thanks to centuries of propagated machismo, most men go to great lengths to keep their soft, emotional side guarded by walls of a tough exterior. That’s one of the reasons why so many of them avoid saying “I love you” to their partners or feel ill at ease saying it....

Waiting in the lounge, they struck up a conversation. “There’s nothing to be nervous of, he’s my friend. He will be gentle with you.” As my future father said these words, my mother felt an instant sense of relief and protection. There was something about him which was comforting and magical. Soon they met for lunch and the lunch turned into dinner. Endless conversations about life, love, friendship and me bonded them further....

After being married for over a decade, I revisited the idea of love. How has its meaning changed/evolved for me over time? The images of romantic love for many of us would include roses, romantic dates, diamonds, and fiery sex. We all fall prey to that kuch kuch hota hai feeling. We want our partners to be mushy and romantic. But changes in marriage are inevitable and should be welcomed even!...

Well you’ve come to the right place today. “How to choose a life partner?” you asked? We’ve got all the answers. Choosing a life partner who is compatible with you emotionally, intellectually and physically is not all that hard if you know how to look for what you want. With psychotherapist Snigdha Mishra on board today, who is also a mental health educator, founder of Life Surfers, and Founding Member of Bharatiya Counselling Psychology Association and Lets Talk (COVID mental health crisis support Helpline), we’ll try to better understand how to find a life partner....