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Let’s be honest, a strong relationship isn’t made of magic and stardust. You have to nurture it with patience, understanding, care and love. As your romance blooms, there are many firsts in a relationship that help you build a stronger bond with your significant other. Every couple has a list of firsts in a relationship which signifies that they are ready to take a step toward committing to the relationship and these steps go on to mean a lot for both the people in the later stage....

The Internet, therefore, has become a place for all of us to ask all sorts of questions – from Classical Art History to Relationship Advice. Especially, Relationship Advice! And sometimes, the stupidity of the questions will bother you so much that you’ll want to pull your hair out. We’ve compiled 10 such insanely funny questions related to relationships from Quora which will make you wonder why they were asked in the first place:...

When you’re trying to figure out how to tell if a girl is lying about sleeping with someone, your paranoia and desperation might make you take drastic steps. But you don’t want to ruin your relationship with a baseless accusation either, right? Especially if you’re married. Until you gather conclusive evidence to verify all the physical signs your wife just slept with someone else, you have to hold on to your patience....

It never occurred to me that just as I need appreciation almost on a daily basis, my husband would want the same too. That is us, humans right? And that is when I decided to figure ways to appreciate my husband. I felt it does not take much to be a grateful wife and love and appreciate your husband with small gestures. What does it take to utter a few encouraging words for a hardworking husband?...

A relationship is a dynamic concept and needs constant evaluation and nourishment. An ardent gardener would regularly look at each plant, check if it is doing well, and take corrective action. Partners in a relationship are like gardeners; they have to constantly tend to and nurture their garden, which is their relationship. There are qualities of strong relationships which couples can learn to cultivate so that their garden blooms and thrives....

So while he gives you attention and gifts, don’t mistakenly assume that he loves you – it is all for his benefit. It can be quite heartbreaking to know that you are just a trophy girlfriend for someone who you have fallen in love with. The only reason your man keeps you around is your beauty, and you need to figure out if you are happy being flaunted around like a prized possession....

The quarter-life crisis psychology entails the feeling of being stuck, mostly in a job that brings no satisfaction. It could happen with a relationship also. There are constant mixed feelings about everything, mostly about the career path one has taken. There is a lot of self-doubt about career, self-esteem and relationships. Life Coach Joie Bose says, “Quarter-life crisis strikes when you face reality and have to take on responsibility keeping afar the idealism of student life....

Trying to decode why your ex is acting and sounding miserable will be hard and impact you a lot. If your ex is miserable but not interacting with you then spotting these signs isn’t easy. You will get a lot of mixed signals and you’ll be confused most of the time. The best thing that you can you is to reflect from afar. Even if you initiated the breakup or not interacting with your ex in these moments might make the situation worse....

Perhaps courtship was a more suitable term in the colonial and romantic eras when women would have suitors. Dressed like dandies (picture Bridgeton) they would know how to win a woman’s heart – ask her out, pamper, and then propose to her. The times have changed and so have the ways to impress a girl. Courtship is now known as wooing. It is an important dating ritual with endless possibilities....

That transition from dating into a real relationship can be overwhelming. You feel ready to move forward but aren’t sure if he feels the same. You’ll be able to know if he is dating you exclusively by the vibes that he gives to you. You’re his priority, he is very transparent, wants to know bits and pieces of your soul….. The list will be completed after defining the difference between ‘Exclusive Dating’ and ‘Being in a relationship....

Compared to the joys and excitements of a new relationship, staying in love is a matter of luck and some work. There is the proverbial huge slip between the cup and the lip when it comes to being totally attracted to someone and then getting into a serious relationship with him or her. Sometimes, the affair may falter at the first slight hurdle making you run away and then you begin the search for ‘The one’ all over again....

There are things most men do when they’re into someone whether they’re a boss, a coworker, or even a friend. That’ll be easy to spot. The most important thing in finding out if your boss is into you is to know/notice his intentions and acknowledge how you feel or what your response to it could be. The best thing that you can do is take notes about his personality. Whether it is his personality that makes him a flirt and he is just playing around, or he is flirting because he truly likes you....

There is nothing more brutal and heartbreaking than realizing the man you loved so much never loved you back. To be in a relationship for so long and not be loved back is painful. If you find yourself looking for signs he never loved you at all, then don’t be sorrowful. You are not alone. Many have faced this and come out stronger than ever. 18 Signs He Never Loved You Love is the key component of every relationship....

Well, figuring out whether a guy likes you can be a difficult task, especially when you like him back. There’s a cocktail of emotions interfering with your logic, hell, this is not an easy puzzle! There’s a lot more than verbal expressions to communication, especially when it comes to feelings. It’s the body language, eye contact, way of talking and so much more that can help us figure out how he’s feeling about us....

My boyfriend is handsome, caring and does all the right things to make me blush and swoon with happiness. He took me out on a long drive last night. It was perfect. It had everything I adore. The night started with him handing me a bouquet of fresh flowers. He played all the songs I love in the car. We went to the beach – my absolute favorite place on earth....

Now, you may be asking, ‘Isn’t it better to quell my curiosities and just ask the controversial relationship questions?’ Sure you could, but wouldn’t you rather have a great relationship than satisfy your curiosity? Simon and Julia, a young couple in their early 30s, while discussing the secret of their healthy relationship pointed out that they make a lot of effort to avoid discussions that can take a toxic turn....

On the other hand, if she loves to explore gadgets then your findings would be different. On the whole, you need to research and experiment on different types of gifts. But, in case you are baffled with what to choose exactly, then we are here to guide you with 21 gifts for college girls. Just go through them and prepare your gift list at once. 1. Sloth Ring Holder Your surprise you can use the same ring holder as a showpiece as well my simply keeping it upside down....

It is imperative that you reach out and break the ice sooner rather than later to prevent fights from turning chronic. Even more so in situations where you know that you were clearly in the wrong or played a part in aggravating the situation. If yours is a circumstance where you can’t really meet your partner, we’re here to tell you that it’s possible to end an argument over texts....

A sister is a forever BFF. There is no expiry date in this friendship. Not everybody is lucky to be blessed with one. If you are fortunate to have a best friend cum sister and want to let her know that she is loved and appreciated, then go through this list of gifts for sister that we’ve put together for you. Thoughtful Gifts For Sister – 40 Best Sister Gifts Sure, as a kid the two of you fought a lot, but now you’re both as thick as thieves....

Are you and your partner dealing with a rough patch or seemingly irreconcilable differences? Have you been contemplating whether or not going into couples’ therapy would be the right decision? Read on to find out what is talk therapy exactly and how these 6 couples found a way forward with this approach. What Is Talk Therapy? Talk therapy, which also called psychotherapy, is a technique that relies on talking about feelings and thoughts to gain perspective on things that have been bothering a person....