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Love is a complicated multiplexed emotion that can be incredibly hard to decipher at times. Now that we think about it, how many times have we been caught up in conditional love in a relationship or conditional love in a marriage? Are we unconsciously placing prerequisites on our partners that we absolutely cannot do without, maybe to satisfy a deep need inside us? What Does Conditional Love Mean? “Conditional love is not love” is said by a lot of people, but how true is this statement?...

As interesting as these discussions are, the practice of these concepts – whether monogamy or non-monogamy – is not fool-proof, and requires dedication and a lot of learning. Many people, who are in monogamous relationships, end up confessing cheating on their partners. Strangely, people in non-monogamous relationships do that too. According to an article, less than 5% of the 4,000 mammal species are monogamous. Having said that, if you’ve entered an arrangement where cheating is forbidden, you can’t blur ethical boundaries....

Well, it is surely an exciting proposition. However, like every other relationship, this too comes with its share of problems and pitfalls. That’s why fully understanding the pros and cons of dating an older man is crucial to ensure you’re making the right decision. Once you’re sure that you’re in it for all the right reasons and decide to take the leap, you’ll have to learn to navigate the relationship maze from a fresh perspective....

Practicing a 30 day no contact rule (or more) gives a person the window to deal with this sudden, major life change, spend time in peace understanding what they want and then be decide how to go about things in the future. As difficult as it may be to hit ‘Block’ on their Instagram profile or delete their number from your phone, you will thank us later when you realize the amazing benefits of practicing the no contact rule after a recent breakup....

(Names changed to protect identities) How I met my best friend It was the early ‘90s in Nainital. I’d just stepped into teenage and submerged deeper into my recluse life, which was only about books. I had very few friends from school, the overweight geek who didn’t love the outdoors and whose routine was six days at school and if an evening/weekend was free, stroll up to the library on The Mall alone and look for more books to read....

Let me tell you my story. I always felt that marriage was the final destination. That you arrive and that’s it. Twenty-two years of fairly peaceful married life is not a joke. It takes a lot of effort from both spouses, and Rick and I have done fairly well. We have known and loved each other since our college days. We understand each other and are compatible too. That’s why we got married in 1995....

There is also a common belief among the parents in our society. They believe that when they marry off their daughters, they bring home the most esteemed guest of the house. They believe that it is the duty of that ‘esteemed guest’ to fulfil all the wishes and dreams of their daughter and keep her happy. Like all the fairy-tale stories, their princess with her prince should live happily forever together....

This is, often, followed by another thought: what is it that women want in a man? This has been touted as an ethereal mystery since time immemorial. However, the mindset that figuring out what women want from their partners and relationships is next to impossible is just another stereotype that has been fed to us so often that we’ve accepted it as gospel truth. Knowing what women want in a partner and becoming the man that every woman wants isn’t half the battle it’s made out to be....

Jealousy and anger have the potential to wreak havoc when it manifests in romantic relationships unless you can find a way to channel them constructively. In this article, we’re going to look at how to channel anger and jealousy so that you don’t hurt those around you, those you love, and those who love you. 5 Reasons For Anger And Jealousy In Relationships It is not uncommon for romantic partners to grapple with feelings of jealousy and anger....

Those who fight it out in court have no option but to trade charges. And the proceedings are often painfully long-drawn-out. We fundamentally believe that divorce cases can be fought with more grace than making it a spectacular ground of mud-slinging. We can do it by following some simple practices. How To Have An Amicable Divorce? We know that your heart is broken and that might not be the easiest time to think straight or show mercy on the person who did the breaking....

There is nothing worse than experiencing betrayal or finally taking the blinkers off your eyes and realizing you were mistreated in the relationship or that your ex is a control freak. When the hurt reaches an optimum level, hatred takes birth, your thoughts turn to revenge and you wonder how to make your ex miserable or how to get revenge on an ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend. 10 Ways To Get Revenge On Your Ex Sometimes an ex breaks your heart so badly that when they let go and move on so easily, it seems like too easy an escape for them after all the pain they caused....

Being in a relationship isn’t a cure for all your life worries (in fact it’s the opposite in many cases), but when you are not in a relationship its normal to feel blue from time to time. The world around you looks like a big blob of couples that drop on your single life when your heart aches to have someone beside you to share your life with. We get the feeling and we also understand why it’s easier to get drowned in the loneliness of your single life....

How can a woman confidently tell if the man she’s dating is a true ‘keeper’? Furthermore, how many ‘goals’ can this keeper both save and meet? Who’s keeping score? More often than not, someone’s usually settling the score. Since the pickings could get tough and the hunt for ‘Mr. Right’ could start feeling like a loathsome thriller, it’s handy to have certain useful guidelines in place before seriously committing to a man....

My mother, who was within hearing range, approached me. I knew I was up for a lecture. Before she could start, I began my tirade, “Mom! Don’t take Aakrit’s side. Maybe in your time you were not allowed to meet before marriage but it’s not so now. We don’t just accept everything thrown our way,” my poor mom became the unintended recipient of my lingering anger. “Of course Aakrit ji must come, courtship days are magical....

It’s got less to do with sex and more to do with power Have you observed or felt how honking loudly on the road (even when there are no vehicles ahead) is nothing but a blatant display of sexual prowess? That’s what has to do with power. Being a man is almost always synonymous with being powerful. Even as parents we tend to make our children aware of this idea of power: Be a Man!...

But all that is about to become old news because body positivity is not just a buzzword anymore; it is a movement. Models and celebrities like Lizzo have worked hard to bring plus-size fashion to the runway of the world. It is true, though, that most of the clothes worn by those celebrity figures may not be very affordable options for most of us. But take heart; not all that is fashionable is designer....

To think of it actress Deepika Padukone was the first one in Bollywood to talk about depression in 2015. Then stars like Karan Johar, late Rishi Kapoor talked about depression in their autobiographies. Later Anushka Sharma, Varun Dhawan, Ileana D’Cruz also spoke about their fight with depression. Depression is a reality in modern life irrespective of the fact if one is in the competitive world of showbiz or is a homemaker with a relatively staid life of managing kids and kitchen....

This overwhelming feeling has inspired countless works of art since time immemorial. Despite our collective obsession with this bounty of emotions, it still feels like we know precious little about it. Though we can’t guarantee a bite-sized crash course in the psychology of love, we can help you get acquainted with a few theories of love. With the help of psychotherapist Dr. Aman Bhonsle (Ph.D., PGDTA), who specializes in relationship counseling and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, let’s take a look at a few theories that might come in handy....

Long story short, the decision entirely depends on your state of mind, the history of the relationship and how important your Insta feed is to you (are you the kind who color-coordinates each post?). So, what to do with pictures of your ex on your social media? Let’s take a look at all the things to keep in mind, so you don’t go “Ugh, I need to figure out what to do about these pictures” every time you open your social media....

Either way, when we’re overcome with a sense of longing to reclaim that part of our lives that no longer exists, many questions cloud our minds. Why do we want to reconnect with an ex? Is it healthy to keep in touch with an ex? What does talking to your ex while in a relationship say about your current partnership? Is it a sign that you’re still hung up on them or dealing with some residual feelings?...