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This means expecting your spouse to not cross the lines of fidelity and become involved with another person. So, if there is a woman who has your husband’s attention, your feelings of jealousy and restlessness are totally justified. But being close to another woman doesn’t necessarily equal disloyalty. You cannot lead with the presumption that they’re romantically involved or he’s having an emotional affair. Ashley says, “My husband refuses to stop talking to other women....

We’re answering all these and more in consultation with psychologist Nandita Rambhia (MSc, Psychology), who specializes in CBT, REBT, and couples counseling. Our dual mission is to identify the causes behind your mysterious sadness and provide a few coping strategies for them. Cast your worries away because we’ve got you covered. Let’s find out why you feel sad about the breakup when it was for the best. Why Am I Sad When I Broke Up With Him – 4 Reasons So, is it normal to feel sad after breaking up with someone?...

Why Has My Husband Lost Interest In Me Sexually? I have tried to ask him many times what’s wrong but he avoids the conversation. We had a very active sex life before but he suddenly lost interest. From three to four times a week it became once or twice a month and then it completely stopped. How do you know if your husband has lost interest in you? What worries me is if my husband has lost interest in me....

So, you’ve met a great guy, and things seemed to be going really well until he started acting as if you don’t exist! Why is he ignoring me all of a sudden? What happened? There are several reasons why a man might suddenly ignore a girl, including he’s an introvert, needs space, or pulls away. Since you’re seriously crushing on him, you can’t let it go and want to know what’s going on....

Being in a relationship with a narcissist is emotionally draining, so when one breaks up with you, it can feel like a godsend. You’re finally free of the controlling behaviors, insulting comments, and constant gaslighting. Unfortunately for you, narcissists don’t like being alone; they’re always searching for a source of supply, someone that can make them feel better about themselves. Sometimes they’ll find a new source, but often they’ll come back to you....

Your trust is betrayed by the one person you love so dearly, and above all, by the one person, you could never lie to. You trusted him. You’re a strong woman for being able to gather strength and take him back – to save the relationship. I acknowledge your strength, and I cheer you for it! However, it’s also normal to be scared that he will cheat again. Despite the will and optimism to get the relationship back on its feet, you’re also more cautious when it comes to your heart, emotions, and well-being....

With its origin in Babylonian culture, the zodiac signs were soon adopted by many such tribes and spread across as common astrological tools. The Hellenistic culture also had their influence in studying these 12 signs and modifying them a bit too. Today, these are the signs followed by everyone as a part of Western Astrology. Zodiac Signs are primarily patterns formed by numerous stars in the sky, also known as constellations in astronomy....

Author of the book Status Single, Sreemoyee Piu Kundu, speaks at length with Aarti Pathak about 21 percent of the Indian population – the single women. How many single women are there in India today? There are 74 million single women in India today. They comprise 21 percent of our population and are growing at the rate of 39 percent annually. These numbers include unmarried women, divorced, widowed, separated, LGBTQ, disabled and women abandoned with or without kids....

Family-work adjustments, financial management, knowing when to spend time together and when to give spaces- are some of the issues that urban couples deal with, in their marital world, shares counsellor Gopa Khan. 1. Family: Indian couples primarily fight over each other’s extended family. In Indian joint family setups, the daughter-in-law is usually expected to live by the norms set by her in-laws and that is a major reason for differences cropping up between couples....

You will start to wonder if your ex is testing you or not being interested anymore. Their tendencies might be intentional or not, yet they aim to test the waters to some extent. No matter the reason, when an ex tries to test you, they would put you through impossible situations. Most of the time, you might tend to mix these signs with the signs of an ex wanting to get back....

Something is definitely up. These ‘Me and my partner are drifting apart’ pangs can leave you feeling truly unsettled. Losing the romance, feeling disconnected from each other, being out with friends more than being with each other are just a few signs that you are drifting apart in the relationship. What Does It Mean To Be Drifting Apart In The Relationship? Like soda bottles fizzling out after the cap is opened....

Firefighters will tell you that their work is almost as high-risk as anyone else’s for the most part. The danger element is amped up due to the media we watch. They are just another person at the end of the day and if you like them (even without the job title), then you should ask them out. 11 Things To Know When Dating A Firefighter Thanks to the media, many people think that the benefits of dating a fireman are living a glamorous life and having great sex....

What is it really like dating a lawyer? Those who have dated one say that while on one hand, you could be floored by their sense of humor and intelligence, on the other, they tend to be the over-analyzing kind. They can twist every scenario to make the scales tip in their favor and their need for “winning” an argument can be overwhelming. This is not to suggest that lawyers are undateable....

When you handcraft a thing, there are dents and cracks, and sometimes, the thing crumbles. In the middle of our hardship, it’s hard to see that these things happen in all lives. No one escapes. Sometimes, you hammer it out and sometimes you glue it in. Sometimes, you start all over again with acceptance and patience. Steps to stay sane during a divorce Some things you need to keep in mind and need to follow in life to stay sane during a divorce....

What is the difference between love and infatuation then? An infatuation relationship is characteristically short-lived, while love stands the test of time. Infatuation makes your heart race in the very beginning. It makes you impatient and numb to everything else in the world for the person you love. But love takes its own time to blossom. It doesn’t present itself as love in the very beginning, but there’s that one moment that catches you by surprise....

Often our past experiences, inhibitions, fear of commitment, and attachment styles get in the way of love. Even if there are strong feelings on both sides, people involved in the equation can’t necessarily vocalize them effortlessly. You know what that means: being caught in an endless loop of guessing, “Is he avoiding his feelings for me?” If there is that special someone in your life who’s sending you all sorts of mixed signals, it’s time to look for the signs he has romantic feelings for you but is trying his best to rein them in....

Sometimes, they don’t seem to deal well with love either. They’ve got this interesting mechanism called pull-away. And yes, it drives us crazy! Okay, pulling away because of love is somewhat understandable. Love can indeed be an overwhelming cocktail of feelings, sensations, and emotions for some. But what about the early stages of a connection? Why would he pull away this early in the relationship? You’re not alone, sister! We’ve been there, and some of us are going through exactly what you’re going through....

It is clear that maturity in relationships is an eventual outcome of passing successfully through various stages of a relationship. Cementing the foundation of love and romance is the skill to handle conflicts, being deft with the tools of communication, avoiding unrealistic expectations while being respectful to your partner, and valuing your relationship. To talk about this in detail, and to share with you a few signs that tell you if you are in an emotionally mature relationship, is our expert, psychologist Pragati Sureka (MA in Clinical Psychology, professional credits from Harvard Medical School), who specializes in addressing issues like anger management, parenting issues, and abusive and loveless marriage through emotional ability resources....

A friend dating an ex is surely not an easy thing to come to terms with. However, by letting it take a toll on your mind, you only make moving on harder for yourself. In such a situation, prioritizing your own well-being is the only way to not let the agony overwhelm you. Instead of getting depressed or lashing out in your anger, you must follow these tips, which will help you cope when your friend is dating your ex....

In recent years, there has been an undeniable explosion of research and mainstream articles discussing toxic parents. We all know that toxic people can leave devastating impacts on their own children. Furthermore, we also know that emotional dysfunction can result in long-term effects on a child’s emotional well-being. But what about toxic grandparents and their role in the family system? How do controlling grandparents or selfish grandparents impact a child’s upbringing?...