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Is flirting good or bad in a relationship? That’s up to you and your partner to ascertain based on how comfortable you are with these things. Whatever one’s opinion of flirting with others when in a relationship may be, do know that not all kinds of flirting are harmful or an indication of emotional cheating or infidelity. Flirting Is Not Always As Bad As It Seems Sometimes, flirting is just a way of seeking positive attention that does not actually have to amount to any kind of attraction....

Often, mothers-in-law are portrayed in a bad light, with suggestions that they are possessive and reluctant to let go of their sons or daughters. But what happens when it’s actually the other way round and you’re faced with a narcissistic daughter-in-law who seems to want to separate you from your children? How to cope with a narcissistic daughter-in-law? If you suspect that your daughter-in-law is a narcissist, it’s tough being on the outside looking in and not being able to help your son or daughter out....

“Help my brother is a narcissist!” Is the cry of the sibling forced to deal with a narcissistic brother; you love him to bits, but you are at your wits end with his ridiculous behavior. Do these characteristics sound familiar to you? He thinks he’s superior to others even though he hasn’t achieved anything in life to warrant this status. Your brother has a sense of entitlement and needs constant admiration for every little thing that he does....

The human mind, when relaxed, looks for joyous experiences. What could be more joyous than the feeling of love? There is a whole sense of drama and romance to the pouring drops. So, let’s say you have been seeing her for quite a while now? And assuming you are sure she’s the one, you want to pop the ‘M’ question to her. You’d want to do it in style, of course, and as far as romantic gestures go, nothing comes close to proposing in the rain....

The words ‘I miss you’ are endearing; they let someone know how much you appreciate them and enjoy being in their company. If you’re not the shy type, it’s pretty easy to tell someone you miss them. But responding can be difficult if you want to avoid sounding cliché. You could respond by saying something like, “I miss you too,” “that’s sweet of you,” or “I can’t wait to see you again....

It feels like you are stuck in a realm of confusion. When you break up, you will feel like you are free and that you have made the best decision. Hence, it comes a time when you start to feel different. You are obnoxious and you feel lonely and suddenly you want to have your ex’s presence. Yet, the most important thing is to know why you are regretting your decision....

Why does she feel a burning sensation in her vagina? Also, she doesn’t know whether she is getting an orgasm or not while I am inserting my fingers in her vagina. She does get wet in her private parts but she is not sure if it is due to an orgasm as she has not felt that much happy before. I have tried to increase the duration so that she would get an orgasm but she starts feeling her vagina is burning and I have to stop there....

Unfortunately, there exists not a single soul whose marriage hasn’t seen its fair share of ups and downs. And those start surfacing very, very soon after the wedding day. Many come face-to-face with adversities that can make even the best of us curse our luck, and lose all hope in love or in marriage. Marriage is just not a well-paved path. But can you endure all the difficulties and rough patches that it brings with itself?...

Q: If I block the narc from my FB page, for example, will he feel strong because it seems I fear him? A: That is an interesting question as his reaction could go either way. Although he might feel stronger (in control) if he thinks you did it out of fear, most likeely he will feel rebuffed and frustrated because you are “ignoring” him and/or taking away one of his ways at getting to you or back at you....

In her early 20s, Pia was to be married to Anand in a few months. Though theirs was an arranged match, they’d spent several evenings immersed in conversation, getting to know each other. After a year of dinner dates, movie outings and long walks on the beach, Pia was certain that she was marrying a decent man. She was excited at the thought of sharing her life with him. But as the wedding drew closer, something was eating away at her....

(Names changed to protect identities) I wasn’t used to doing housework I was born and brought up in Delhi in a joint family. We are a well-to-do family and the daughters of the house never did household chores. I had never stepped into a kitchen other than just to direct the staff. I got married into a nuclear family settled in Mumbai. It has been a nightmare for me since then!...

Bumble ended up reinstating it just a day later when users widely complained. It goes to show the importance of political preferences in dating apps, a criterion through which people find matches. “Swipe in the opposite direction of your political preference” is now a common bio/prompt you’ll find on mainstream dating apps, making it clear how important political preference is to dating app users. Having clear preferences only means you know yourself better and know what you want....

This is not to say that I haven’t been teased by friends and family sometimes about not earning as much as my wife and having a wife breadwinner. In fact, the teasing almost doubled when I quit full-time work and took over this amazing role as a stay-at-home-dad, leaving the role of primary breadwinner to my wife. And yes, whatever ‘male ego’ I have was hurt occasionally. I suppose a lot of it comes from a deep-rooted ideology that men derive their sense of identity from the ability to provide for and protect their families, and women from their domestic prowess and ability to nurture....

However, why is there still so much stigma around it? If one partner is looking for financial stability, and the other is looking for companionship, aren’t they just the right match for each other? We believe that the Seeking Arrangements app has broken through preconceptions and is catering to the actual needs of a large number of people for whom love might not be the only priority. Seeking Arrangements, which has now officially rebranded to Seeking, has become a major mainstream dating website....

It’s always a terrible blow when you suspect or realize that your partner is seeing someone else. Maybe it’s just at the texting stage, maybe you’ve checked their phone and have proof. Now, you’re wondering if you should confront the other woman. This is a delicate and tough spot to be in, and there’s much to consider before you take the drastic step. Acknowledging “Another woman is pursuing my husband” is never easy....

Now, jokes aside. I’ve defined the one as one of the lots of people who are right for you, meet your needs and you meet theirs, at the right time; Finding out he’s NOT the one, the right one at the right time for you, isn’t supposed to be difficult. But IT IS! It is difficult sometimes, because you’re waiting for him to change, and you’re waiting to have a better understanding, which somehow makes you blind to those red flags....

Since the subject of unhealthy relationships is complex and the solutions are challenging, we decode them with the help of psychotherapist Dr. Aman Bhonsle (Ph.D., PGDTA), who specializes in relationship counseling and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. He shares insightful, witty observations from his practice as a relationship therapist to help you understand how you can avoid some of the most common relationship mistakes. The 11 Most Common Relationship Mistakes You Can Actually AVOID Maybe you are taking your partner for granted....

Dating a divorcee is about possibilities and challenges There is no actual difference in dating someone who has never married and a divorcee. But, dating a divorcee and those exploring divorced dating present both unique possibilities and challenges. While apprehensions abound about dating a divorcee, a few pointers can help you navigate the path. Been there, done that Marriage is a great leveller. It tends to leave people with a better understanding of themselves and what they want from a relationship....

But you should get acquainted with the basic rules of sexting to make sure your skills get your partner’s toes to curl. By sexting effectively, you can really gift them a spell of steamy hot love they will never forget. And to think that it is happening through the screen! If you are living in two different cities for some reason, sexting is your best shot to keep the passion burning....

“For many of us, it takes years of nervous nail-biting until we are in a serious relationship which may lead to a serious commitment.” We felt his pain and can feel yours too. Dating is a very complicated affair, as far as men are concerned. Dating rules for men are completely different from those applicable to a woman. While some men find it difficult to muster up the courage to approach women, others find it easy to find dates with different ladies....