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From providing surrogacy services for same-sex couples to a marriage agency that brings them together. How did that happen and did you face any prejudices or criticism? I was inspired by an Oprah Winfrey episode in which they were talking about international surrogacy options and featured the ones in India. That gave me an idea and direction – why shouldn’t I provide that service to same-sex couples as well? I knew of so many such couples who wanted to start a family....

Men’s needs are just as important as women’s. They deserve to be cared for and shown that they are wanted. Men have gotten so used to doing all the courting and flirting that they rarely ever assert that they need some loving too. While the “if you want to be treated like a king treat her like a queen” paradigm holds, the reverse is also equally true. So then, how should a woman treat a man?...

There’s beauty in making a person feel and know that they’re seen, they’re visible, and admired. I find even more beauty on the people who take up the courage to express admiration and appreciation. I suppose I find beauty in people like you, in your courage, and uniqueness. How to tell a guy you have feelings for him? – A few things to reflect on Communicating your interest doesn’t mean that you’re desperate....

Affairs are always considered these immoral and lustful endeavors that are only meant to tear a marriage apart and perhaps the people in it too. But nobody has ever thought on this tangent — can an affair help a marriage? Sounds bizarre and so contrary to what we have believed all these years. Even as I’m typing it out, I realize it sounds strange. But here’s a story that completely changed my view and knowledge about the same....

So how do ‘you’ feel about the person you’re seeing? You probably met them on a dating app or at an event or a friend set you up. You may find casual dating fun. However, it has both good and bad aspects to it. To find out more about casual dating rules and casual dating etiquette, we reached out to Utkarsh Khurana, a counseling psychologist, who is a relationship and intimacy coach....

Are you trying to break someone up with their girlfriend because that ‘someone’ is your best friend and you know she is bad news for them? Or maybe you want to break up a couple from a distance because you are so in love with one of them. Then we can cut you some slack. After all, everything’s fair in love and war. Whatever the reason may be, remember that it’s important for you to have a clear conscience....

The friends to dating transition can be awkward at times. But if you look at the friends before dating statistics then 40% people say they were friends before they became romantically involved according to a study done by University of Texas. Then what’s stopping you from dating a friend? Is it the fear of being friendzoned or risking your friendship that is putting you off the radar? If there is any of such feeling restricting you from making your first move, then you must understand that many real-life couples have found their true love through friendship only....

Ideally, both the spouses are entitled to lead a balanced quality life. But sadly, this is not the reality in households which are imbalanced by the control-dynamics. What Is A Controlling Husband? If you tell your friend that you are dealing with a controlling husband you might be asked this question, because unless a person has been in a controlling relationship they wouldn’t know what you mean by a controlling husband....

Have you ever met someone that’s always down on their luck? Do they complain that they’re under-appreciated and overlooked? Do you feel like they’ve brought at least some of these misfortunes on themselves? You’ve likely encountered someone with a victim mentality. Dealing with someone who plays the victim is taxing, to say the least. Not only are they brimming with negativity, but there’s always something new that they need to rant about or ask for your help with....

No worries, count on me! We’ll figure this out together in this article since there is just not one single rule, there are a few that should be followed to capture his attention. If he is used to women always trying to impress him or get his attention, he will want something different, something that feeds the flame into him. We’ll learn exactly how to do that. But, before jumping to that, let me clarify this:...

How to get over an attraction to a married man Getting over an attraction to married man seems difficult because somehow in our minds, we desire the forbidden fruits more than anything. This particular young woman had a query to ask from her counsellor on the same lines. She had known him as a family friend for all her life. Their friendship had significantly increased for a while and something romantic was sprouting but then he got married and had kids....

Or are you the kind who wonders, “How to play hard to get after sleeping with a guy”? Perhaps, you enjoy the cat and mouse chase. You want to hog the limelight and want your man to woo you rather than go running after him like a headless chicken. You want to keep things cool and relaxed lest you come across as someone who is desperate for love. Irrespective of your stance on this, believe it or not, numerous studies, as reported by Jonason and Li, in their in-depth article, Playing Hard-to-Get: Manipulating One’s Perceived Availability as a Mate, have found playing hard to get to be more rewarding in the longer run – be it in enhancing your desirability quotient or testing commitment in a potential partner....

This post is a collection of the most frequent questions we have received so far about understanding the signs someone likes us and the respective answers. Let’s get to it! How to Understand Attraction First of all, make sure you have read our most important posts about this topic. How to Tell if Someone Truly Likes You: 9 Signs of AttractionHow to Tell if a Girl Truly Likes You: 10 Undeniable SignsSigns a Guy Likes You a Lot – 19 Ways to Know if He’s Truly Into You8 Signs a Shy Girl Actually Likes You a Lot...

We’re not promising exact answers, though we occasionally like to pose as the Oracle of Delphi. But we’re here to help you look for signs that your husband is attracted to another woman, and signs that the attraction may have deepened into actual feelings. And most importantly, what to do once you’re sure that you know that the seemingly unthinkable has happened. It’s not a pretty situation, but we’ve got your back....

Relationships are one of the few things in life that become more difficult, the longer we are in them. You start noticing flaws in your previously perfect partner, his quirks are not adorable anymore and sometimes you even find yourself thinking ” What was I thinking?!” At such times it is very difficult to see your partner in a favourable light. In fact, at times it feels that love had left the building entirely....

Was your relationship doing well when one day, your boyfriend appeared to be a little distant? Then he started pulling away, showing less interest in the relationship. You panic and wonder, “My boyfriend is distant but says nothing is wrong. What could be the reason? What should I do now?” Well, to begin with, you can scroll down to read these tips that we have for you in order to handle the situation more effectively....

Unless you are an adventurous person who cooks in every room of the house, the bedroom is pretty much the space when things get hot and heavy. Even if the initiation for a sexual encounter begins in any room, it is the bedroom where most things end. You don’t have to be a cleanliness freak to get the bedroom all perfect for sex. A messy bedroom is a mood killer....

She Wanted To Meet In Delhi Supriya had travelled to Delhi to see her relatives, and she thought it would be a good idea to meet there. This was going to be our first meeting, and I was excited. Although I was broke at that time, I wanted to see her no matter what. So I borrowed money from a few friends. I was merely able to collect Rs 1,500, bought a ticket for the general coach and left for Delhi....

Her pickles were something to die for. The more one ate, the more one longed for it. Like most Indian grannies, she always carried a basket of stories with her. On hot summer nights, we all slept under the starlit sky and she mesmerized us with her stories. In between stories, she would break into a song and her magical voice would be like manna from heaven. She lived in a joint family with her sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren....

While feeling nervous before sex is normal, especially if you’re new to experience or are being intimate with a new partner, feeling so anxious that you cannot enjoy the act at all is a different matter altogether. Then, it points to a classic case of performance anxiety, which if left unaddressed, can have a severe impact on your sex life. Dating a guy with performance anxiety isn’t a pleasant ride for either you or your partner....