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You do this out of the basic human instinct of self-preservation. It is not easy dealing with the hunch that your partner may be cheating on you. This kind of intuition, much less discovery, is enough to affect your sense of identity and self-worth. A breach of trust, simply put, is hurtful and a direct attack on your self-esteem, and this discovery could be disorienting and shattering. According to a survey conducted by Health Testing Centres, 46% of the people in monogamous relationships confessed to having cheated on their partners....

Is this guy/girl the right person for me?What if a better person is out there?Will he/she end up leaving me soon? If these dreadful questions are not bothering you and you are content with the way your relationship is being shaped then it means you are definitely ready to be exclusive. You are not afraid of serious commitment and are ready to give your best to the relationship you share with your partner....

So, for all the lads who are looking for a woman to grow old with, let’s get right to it and define courting a woman. The art of courting a woman is the intention to build a relationship that leads to marriage. We all know that there are many fish in the sea to choose from but if you truly want something that lasts a lifetime, you need to do something that most guys out there aren’t....

A Tinder profile is almost too easy to have nowadays. Even if one does not want to use it seriously, people often set up accounts just so they can browse and be aware of all the prospects around town. Thus, not only does Tinder make dating easy, but it also makes cheating much more accessible. You will be surprised at the number of attached, committed or married people you will find on Tinder....

This is how it can affect your relationship if you or your partner are depressed. 1. Sex is the first to go If an individual is struggling with depression, their libido takes a serious hit, be it the man or woman. This can be a very difficult situation for a couple, where the non-depressed partner is supportive and loving, and still being rejected when it comes to making love. For a non-depressed person, this rejection might be hard to accept or even understand, and might be mistaken for a personal insult....

Your friends in relationships will tell you all the mushy things about how great a relationship is. Spend a day or two with them, you’ll probably realize there’s a lot more dirty laundry than you expected there to be. And let’s not even get into comparing committed vs single people’s bank accounts. Whether you’ve been single for a while or you’re in a relationship and you’re starting to get sick of the “Are you ignoring me?...

Having an interfering mother-in-law really affects all aspects of your life without so much as a warning. My relationship and my mental health invariably started getting affected as well. Since my mother-in-law lived with us as well, it felt as though I never had any space to myself. My story is a classic example of meddling in-laws acting with impunity in their treatment of the daughter-in-law and not knowing where to draw the line in their involvement in a couple’s personal life....

When the heartache and the sleepless nights get to be too much to handle, your aching heart may convince you to get back together with your ex. Putting aside the flood of questions and doubts that this decision brings with it, the stages of getting back together with an ex often prove to be tricky as well. A million questions come rushing to your mind, “Is getting back together after a breakup a good idea?...

Now, the zodiac signs with expensive taste do not mean they are compulsive shoppers or that their credit limit is always off the charts. They may or may not be able to afford them but exquisite things seem to be drawn toward them, or the other way around. This expensive taste can be for everything or a few specific things. Ranging from an affinity for expensive clothing to a certain wine brand, those expensive watches you’ll never wear, or those vintage sneakers....

The National Sleep Foundation reported in a 2005 survey found that 10% of married couples sleep in separate bedrooms and 25% sleep in separate beds. Among the famous couples who sleep in separate beds are Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband Brad Falchuk and Kevin Jonas And Danielle Deleasa (apparently Kevin snores too much). It is famously known Queen Elizabeth II And Prince Phillip also sleep in separate bedrooms (maybe just because they have too many master bedrooms at their disposal)....

Click here to read this confession story: I tried BDSM and here is what happened. 8 Things Every Husband Secretly Wants In Bed Oh, hang on, just a quick add-on, these might change from time to time depending upon whether your hubby is feeling energetic, lust-filled, tired, sleepy, sexy, hungry, grumpy, or any other myriad of emotions. Let’s go! 1. Real guidance Yep, some guys like to get straight to the point and be told, hands down what their wife wants....

For the unaware, stonewalling is basically giving your partner the silent treatment. Such a toxic behavior pattern can have long-term effects on the relationship as well as on both parties involved, especially the one at the receiving end of it. We spoke to Avantika Tripathi, who specializes in social anxiety, stress management, mindfulness, and relationship counseling through rational-emotive and person-centered therapy, to understand what stonewalling is, how it damages a relationship, and how to deal with stonewalling if one falls prey to it....

If you’re ignoring the glaring reasons to take a break in a relationship, you’re basically writing its obituary. No, your problems won’t magically go away after a break but it’ll do you some good to step away from a stressful situation for a while. But how do you decide which problems are big enough to warrant taking a break from a relationship for your mental health? And how long should a break in a relationship last?...

What Is Considered A Situationship? There is no strict definition of a situationship. It’s a relationship that you are unable to define or put a name to. Here, two people can be friendly, sexual, or deeply in love, but they are not a couple. Unlike a relationship, there are no responsibilities to bear here. You can be as free or as committed as your heart desires. Moreover, you are free to choose the extent of the situationship and elongate it or snip it short if you want....

It was then that I found my life partner over conversations about coffee and marriage. It was all so sudden yet so magical, that I still think about those days and feel a sense of fondness. Is it normal to experience butterflies in your stomach after all these years? Flirting, Romance, Coffee And Marriage I fell in love with my husband and by the late 90s, we were married. I knew it was meant to be right from the start....

Modern relationships and the importance of space The durability of the modern marriage rests on the space that the couple gives each other. Unlike the cloying relationship that was idolised in yesteryears, in today’s world, granting space within the relationship symbolises a healthy union. The erstwhile concept of a happy marriage was all about sharing everything, your life, your time, even hobbies. Women could not imagine spending time on their own or opting for an evening out with their friends, leaving the spouse on his own....

Inevitably, there were those little things that had crept in. Small lies. Unknown phone calls. Furtive mails. Messages. Social media had not come into play then. Other small but essential things happened, something that we could have hidden from each other but we didn’t. Like that woman, I consorted with when in Mumbai. Like that person from Bangalore, she decided to have dinner with. Related reading: It had all started with innocuous flirting on WhatsApp We told each other because we loved each other....

Why should you watch erotic movies as a couple? Well, we agree that you and your man do not need any external stimulation to make love. However, there are some days when you do not wish to spend the evening drinking out and just want to chill and Netflix at home. And a little hot, steamy and sexy session under the sheets. A chilled out night with the only two of you doing things you love can be enough to turn your man on and make him go weak in the knees and Add some visual, romantic turn-on movies to the equation and you have a perfect recipe of a great lovemaking session ahead....

Yes, how you were raised affects relationships you forge as adults, particularly – but not limited to – romantic connections. Since these influences don’t operate on a conscious level, a lot of people go through life without self-awareness about why they tend to react to certain situations the way they do. Why do you feel insecure? Why do you attract toxic people in your life? Why do you need your partner to make you feel whole?...

When your marriage is on the rocks, there are many signs which will indeed tell you so. For starters, you two won’t talk as much. And if you do, you’ll find something or the other to disagree about. Moreover, you don’t feel like doing romantic gestures for each other anymore like you did during the honeymoon phase of the relationship and you cannot even remember the last time you two had sex....