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What Is A Non-Monogamous Relationship? A non-monogamous relationship is generally used to indicate any relationship which falls outside the realm of monogamy. For a relationship to be non-monogamous, there has to be more than one partner at least. Though polyamory, polygamy, swinging, and extramarital affairs are all considered non-monogamous relationships, yet when someone speaks of non-monogamy, they are generally referring to polyamory. Polyamorous individuals believe that love can’t just be restricted to one person throughout their life....

If you don’t tell Knowing about an affair of one partner when both are close to you can be quite tricky emotionally. It’s possible that the friend involved in the affair herself/himself confides in you because they need to vent or they might even need a confidant to ease their clandestine meetings. Or you might accidentally discover the affair. In any case, if you decide to keep the information to yourself and are equally close to the other spouse, you will end up with a tremendous emotional turmoil when you spend time with the other, acting normal, knowing fully well that their partner is with someone else....

A survey indicates that women in their 40s, 50s and 60s initiate 60 per cent of all divorces, pointing to a straight link between menopause and marriage health. Another study links menopause to sexual disharmony between couples. Understanding the menopause becomes even more imperative in light of these facts. What Husbands Need To Know About Menopause? Every woman experience menopause differently. For some, it may last just under a year, while others live the nightmare for a decade of their life....

You might wonder: What is OCD in relationships? How are OCD and relationships related? What are the Relationship OCD symptoms? Can OCD cause relationship problems? To answer all of these questions and more, we spoke to Avantika Tripathi, who specializes in social anxiety, stress management, mindfulness, and relationship counseling through rational-emotive and person-centered therapy. Read on to know more about living and dealing with OCD in a relationship. What Is Relationship OCD?...

One plague that has affected all sexually active people is the rise in cases of AIDS. According to recent estimates, there are currently 2-3 million individuals in India infected with HIV. This leads me to discuss Sexually Transmitted Diseases and questions related to them. Let’s first understand, what are these exactly, and what are the ways to protect yourself from STDs? What Are STDs? STDs are also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or venereal diseases....

From Jake and Amy in Brooklyn 99 to April and Andy in Parks and Recreation, we’ve all seen our fair share of workplace romances. Well, sorry to break the bubble but workplace romance comes with its own set of issues often. As much as you may enjoy sneaking around, it has a dark side too. At times office affairs can spell doom for your professional life And, if you’re asking, is dating a co-worker a bad idea?...

Segregating the stages of physical intimacy on the basis of baseball bases has basically been around since forever. It’s been around so long, in fact, that people rarely use it anymore. You know, a gentleman doesn’t kiss and tell? However, it’s always a good idea to stay up to date on the common references everybody knows, lest you be left scratching your head when someone says they reached third base....

Sometime in your career, you will run into a boss or co-worker who is so difficult, you will feel hopeless about ever finding a way to work with that person. That individual may well have a narcissistic personality disorder. Narcissistic personality is characterized by an unrealistic or inflated sense of self-importance, an inability to see the viewpoint of others, and hypersensitivity to criticism. Narcissists are preoccupied with grandiose fantasies and unrealistic plans....

More people are now preferring to focus on their careers and building individual lifestyles; many are even opting to do away with marriage completely. Belief in the institution of marriage seems to be waning because the secret to a long marriage or the key to having a happy, married life seems impossible to find. Let us tell you, there is no magic potion or single piece of advice that will transform your married life and make it longer or happier....

Given the plethora of dating apps out there, the sheer quantity and effort of sifting through the piles of profiles on each can be overwhelming, especially when you’ve got so much on your plate. Then there is the perennial problem of finding a person who doesn’t drop you like a hot potato the moment they find out you have kids. Or worse, having people judge you on your life’s decisions....

Bells do not toll nor fragrant breezes play with one’s hair when one meets that ‘soulmate’. Your mind tricks you into believing that they are someone you will enjoy a happily-ever-after with. But sustaining a healthy marriage for a lifetime demands hard work, resilience and dollops of good luck. So, for every soon-to-be-married young man and woman, the soundest advice is to step in equipped and prepared. Do your homework!...

My parents gave me everything I needed Until the time I got married, my parents were the world to me. From the best clubs to the best labels, my parents introduced me to everything I could possibly think of needing. However, after my marriage, my parents are a little bit away from my present world. We have regular calls, mostly in seconds and minutes, and weekly calls that stretch around half an hour....

“Oh, you! I’m great! And you?” “I’m great too. Game for coffee?” “It’s one o’clock at night!” “No! Just that it was my girl’s birthday today and I came back really late. I also have to reach the office by nine.” “I’m getting married tomorrow.” “Oh!” “What does that mean?” “You’re getting married tomorrow and you want to meet me now?” Click here to read about how a family emotionally blackmails for marriage....

Female: Oh I would love to travel the world with a man other than my husband and son. To rediscover myself in a new world and in a new light and preferably walking around those lesser known cities and paths. Where no one knows me or even my partner. Female: I want to go on a girls’ trip, get drunk, party hard and fall in love with a stranger, just to realise that he is a big shot gangster but madly in love with me....

Do not get disappointed with such changing norms and ideas regarding dating. If you genuinely want a serious relationship, then there is hope. However, this means you have to stay clear of the fuccbois around you. These fuccbois have transformed the dimensions and experiences of dating. They are responsible for trust issues that a lot of women face after dating them. Thus, you must keep your eyes peeled and your senses sharp to avoid them....

If a guy calls you gorgeous, your first reaction might be to dismiss him. Is he just trying to flatter or seduce you because he wants just a good time? Or, depending on the context of your relationship, you may feel euphoric from this phrase. And if it’s from a stranger? You might feel unsafe or entirely creeped out. So when a guy calls a girl gorgeous, what exactly does it mean?...

Exposing a narcissist isn’t always easy. It can feel uncomfortable and cruel, especially if you love them. However, you may encounter a situation where it seems necessary to do this task. If you expose a narcissist, it’s important to be prepared for their backlash. As you probably know, narcissists don’t react favorably to any sense of perceived rejection. They see themselves as better than everyone else, and they also believe other people are lucky to be in their presence....

Because it is more interesting Karan (42), an entrepreneur, and Kirti (35), a homemaker, have been in an open marriage for over 1 year. He confessed that he started cheating on his wife when he was travelling for his business. “For two years, she wasn’t aware I was having sex with other women. Then, one day, she found a condom pack in my suitcase and confronted me. I admitted my infidelity to her, but explained my sexual frustration and fantasies had nothing to break her heart, as I love her....

We must all aspire to let go off grudges and negativity as a general way of life because there is scientific evidence linking the ability to forgive with good health and longevity. This virtue is, mainly, non-negotiable when it comes to forgiveness in relationships – well, at least, strong, stable and lasting ones. Statistics link the power of forgiveness in a relationship to happier, more satisfying romantic connections. The ability to forgive someone who has hurt you emotionally, especially if it is your significant other who has caused the hurt, doesn’t come easy....

In almost every article you read on narcissism you will find plenty of references to “Narcissistic Supply”. What is it? Why do narcissists crave it? Narcissistic Supply is “a psychological concept which describes a type of admiration, interpersonal support or sustenance drawn by an individual from his or her environment. The term is typically used in a negative sense, describing a pathological or excessive need for attention or admiration that does not take into account the feelings, opinions or preferences of other people” (Wikipedia definition)....