However, our marriage didn’t work out the way either of us wanted it to, and we ended up parting ways. While some of this can be attributed to what we didn’t have as a couple, a lot of it had to do with the changes that happen as you come into your own as a person. When you fall in love with someone at such a young age, there are so many things that you’re still not aware of....
There was a man, a 45-year-old professional who worked in a reputed IT firm. He was smart, suave and successful, but he had a problem too. He was obsessed with sex. Too much sex. Nothing ever satiated his hunger. One exceptionally stressful day led to his bad temper. So he met her, and without thinking twice, pounced on her, and kicked her. When she resisted, he covered her mouth with his rough hands and pressed himself hard on her....
But, what does it mean for a girl to have mommy issues? How do they develop and what are the signs? To answer our many curious questions on mommy issues in women, I have roped in counseling psychologist Kavita Panyam (Masters in Psychology and international affiliate with the American Psychological Association), who has been helping couples work through their relationship issues for over two decades. What Are Mommy Issues? Mothers sculpt a child – physically in the womb and emotionally through their interactions....
Because our understanding of sexuality keeps expanding, so do the definitions. Sexuality isn’t just a spectrum between gay and straight. There’s an entire world, a whole rainbow if you will, of sexuality types along that spectrum up to and including asexuality. The abbreviation LGBTQIA keeps expanding, which is why many people abbreviate it to LGBTQ+. It stands for the following: Lesbian — a woman who is romantically and sexually attracted to other women,Gay — a person who is romantically and sexually attracted to the same gender (any gender can use this designation),Bisexual — often shortened to “bi”, a person who is romantically and sexually attracted to more than one gender,Transgender—often shortened to “trans”, a person whose gender identity is different from what they were assigned at birth (not a sexual orientation designation; transgender individuals can identify as any sexuality including straight),Queer—a term that can encompass any sexual identity other than straight (any gender can use this designation),Intersex—a person who is born with more than one sex trait or reproductive anatomy,Asexual—often shortened to “aces”, a person who has little or no sexual attraction to others,+- This symbol is an umbrella term that can include pansexual, demisexual, or questioning individuals,Pansexual- often shortened to “pan”, a person who is attracted to anyone but does not recognize gender,Demisexual- often shortened to “demi”, a person who only feels sexual attraction to people they’ve bonded with,Recently, the plus expanded to include omnisexuals....
1. Tell us about yourself (your background, what you do, what makes your relationship advice stand out) We are both licensed marriage and family therapists and run private practices in Los Angeles. What makes us stand out as therapists and relationship experts is our ability to keep it real. We created our community to be direct, real and humorous. All this while providing quality education and tools for singles and couples working on themselves and their relationship!...
Who Was Sarama? Sarama was a rakshashi (demon) and Vibhishan’s wife. While not much is known about Sarama’s ancestry, in certain scriptures she is considered to be born a Gandharva’s daughter and it is said that Ravana himself chose her to be his brother’s wife. While all is conjecture, one thing that is widely accepted is the fact that she supported her husband’s thought and action wholeheartedly. Sarama was always by Vibhishan’s side....
Most people want to make things work as far as possible; it is only when they exhaust all possible pathways that they consider a breakup. But examining the different facets of your relationship is imperative before taking such a call. You don’t want to continue a connection that isn’t contributing to your growth, but you also don’t want to give up on a partner who has the potential to build a loving and lovely life with you....
A wise man once said that knowledge is power. So, to learn more about how supporting each other in a healthy relationship can nourish the bond between two people and how it paves the way for emotional intimacy, we reached out to psychologist Devaleena Ghosh (M.Res, Manchester University), founder of Kornash: The Lifestyle Management School, who specializes in couple’s counseling and family therapy. With her insights, we are here to take you through the basic concepts of what sustains love and happiness in a relationship....
1. What would you like your partner’s profession to be? Divya has been listening to all the English bands lately so her answer was straightforward. She wants a drummer in a band. She wants the tour buses and long jet plane rides that come as additional perks. When I investigated more, I found out that she wanted someone like John Legend, who would also be very sweet to her all the time....
A breakup results in a gaping void in your life, brought on by an integral part of your life being ripped apart. This, in turn, leaves you hurting and overcome with a sense of longing. A longing for those good old days when you were smitten with each other. For the touch of your partner, the sound of their voice, the way their lips curl up a certain way when they smile....
Do you suspect that your partner doesn’t love you anymore? Has his behavior towards you changed dramatically over the past few months? Some signs that he doesn’t love you anymore include: Not caring about your feelings.Checking out other women in front of you.Losing interest in sex. It’s heart-breaking when you’ve invested so much time and energy into a relationship only to discover that you didn’t get a return on your investment....
Dating dynamics for women Dating is considered as a stepping-stone to a romantic relationship. In its initial stages, it is seen as a form of courtship where two people with a mutual attraction meet casually. They may try to understand each other’s personality, or sometimes with a view to assess each other as a prospect for a more intimate relationship in the future. For many youngsters, the concept is a great way to add colour to their social life....
After all, for you, the experience of being in a relationship has been exactly the opposite. While you do get attracted to people and have no trouble dating casually, the minute your feelings begin to get intense or your partner gets invested in the relationship, you feel like you’re drowning in anxiety. As the relationship progresses, this anxiety snowballs out of control. You get so scared of commitment that you bolt away from strong feelings at the first opportunity you get....
The excessive attention you receive from your love interest is enough to make you feel like you are floating in the air. The extravagant and lavish gifts you are receiving are enough to spike up the levels of endorphin and dopamine in your body. You begin to think of this person as your one true love. However, when you find out that you were being love bombed, you’re left shattered and heartbroken, primarily because, by then, you’re in too deep and may struggle to break the attachment you’ve formed....
There’s nothing wrong with talking about his day. It is a great way to be updated on what he’s up to, and a great way to keep the connection strong. However, we want to make this text conversation a bit longer with him, a bit more interesting, especially when you’re bored and have run out of topics! One of the main keys to making a text conversation with him longer, more interesting, and for it to not be forced is to ask him questions....
When a guy texts you goodnight out of the blue, it’s often because he wants to end the chat on a good note, he wants your attention, or because he has unknown intentions for the conversation. This establishes that every situation is special and not all of them have the same answer. One thing is for sure, you are still thinking about why you got such a text from him....
What are abusive relationships? An abusive relationship is a pattern of manipulative behaviour in which a partner is forced to give up his comfort zone due to physical and emotional suffering. This dynamic disturbs the balance in an amorous relationship. It becomes more a power game where the abuser asserts power and manipulation over the helpless victim. One individual heavily imposes their ideas on the partner, isolates them from their family, friends and relatives, and hampers their support system....
Robert A. Heinlein, in his book Time Enough for Love, famously said (via his character, Lazarus Long) “A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity.” If he was right, that would make narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) an interesting case when it comes to jealousy. Narcissists are often competent in many areas of life, often doing well in the dog-eat-dog capitalist world....
Why do people cheat on people they love? Most people who cheat in relationships claim to love the partner they have wronged very much truly. Usually, their sincerity is doubtful. After all, if you really love someone, it means you have to maintain a certain level of trust, commitment, and honor, right? So, what does cheating say about the person? When you cheat, it means you aren’t to be trusted, you cannot commit, you have no respect for your partner, and you just do not care about them....
It was a love marriage all right, but it was an inter-caste alliance too, so in the honeymoon period I found myself Googling the new traditions and other intricacies of the new surname I bore. Everyone was assessing and analysing me, examining me 24/7. A period that I was always terrified of was when twice during the year the older generation observed a week-long fast in honour of the family deity....
