Any pleasure that may have been discovered by chance is kept under wraps, for fear of censure, by men and the general society. So women have learnt to keep their heads down and deny themselves of any happiness. The lesson here is ‘ignorance is bliss’, you won’t miss anything you don’t know about. The girl child is taught not to sit with her legs apart and to keep herself adequately covered, so they may not attract attention....
I had not seen her face properly till then, but told myself, half in excitement and half in awe: “It must be her; for the similarities are too much to be a different person.” Four year later, we met again And as she turned back just then, our eyes eventually met. After how long were we seeing each other? Was it four years really? It seemed like eternity to me....
As a result, we often end up raising our own romantic expectations from our relationship. And when our romantic expectations are not met by our partners we feel dejected and disheartened. Our relationships suffer. It is fair to call these notions, unreasonable and unfair expectations. Some of them are counter productive, some unhealthy, some toxic and some downright silly. Today we will try and learn what these unrealistic relationship expectations look like and how to deal with them when we find ourselves engaging in this unhealthy behavior....
Deciding what to do when your partner has cheated on you can be an arduous task. Are you letting them walk all over your self-respect by taking them back? Or are you convinced that what they did was just a misstep and that in the bigger scheme of things and they are still your soulmate? A reader suffered a similar struggle and came to us with an important question, “What to do if your girlfriend cheats on you but you still love her?...
Yesterday I lost my mother. After a long battle with cancer, she died leaving her four daughters behind. She didn’t lose the battle. She went fighting. And I was with her all along, through umpteen trips to the hospital, each time things only getting worse. I stalled studying or working, hoping things would be okay someday. Throughout, you were by my side. You stayed when I had to move cities, you took care of my siblings when I couldn’t, you drove us to the hospital at crazy times leaving everything else....
“When was the last time you said you loved me?” “See! You didn’t even notice my new ear-rings!” Bloody familiar, isn’t it? Welcome to the “Men trying to decipher women forum”. Yours truly is proud to be associated with this elite group that is making conscious efforts to understand women’s psychology. Why are women so vocal with their emotions? What keeps the men from being the same? Is it the male ego versus the woman’s need for reassurance?...
When trust is broken in a relationship, every statement is suddenly up for debate. “Are you really going out with just the boys?” “He’s just a friend, right?” The suspicion and accusations can soon turn things sour, leaving you desperately looking for an answer to, “What can I do to gain trust back in a relationship?” This is exactly why rectification becomes vital. Forgiveness may take its own sweet time to come your way....
According to a survey by the Institute of Family Studies, the percentage of relationships that work after cheating is 23.6% in older, married couples. Only 13.6% of younger couples in committed relationships survive something so grave. The reason why older couples, that is couples over 40 years of age, were better poised to rebuild a successful relationship after cheating is their ability to compromise and empathize with each other. Their relationship has lasted longer and a mere mistake can’t take away all the good things they already share....
If you fancy tales of forbidden love, just like I do, there’s no way you haven’t read Nathaniel Hawthorne’s famous novel, The Scarlet Letter. Recalling the story of Hester Prynne and her socially unacceptable love affair, let’s talk more about the meaning and types of taboo relationships. There have been numerous taboo relationships in the world that have suffered public disapproval. When two people go against the conventional ideas of love, their taboo relationship becomes the talk of the town....
The elders present at the ceremony are likely to make you feel like a leper with their questions and cross-questions. Such is the Indian marriage conundrum. You might as well carry a bottle of vodka with you to gulp down to survive this ordeal and if you can manage to come out of it unscathed then just go ahead and give yourself a bravery award.And in case you want a survival guide for attending a wedding when you are single then you have come to the right place....
How about, for a change, this time you go with an open mind? Instead of fixating on “OMG! She takes three spoons of sugar!”, you embrace her witty humor. She has a cute smile, right? Plus she did the ‘check dance’ to split the bill. There you go, three green flags in talking stage, on the very first date. Calls for a second one, don’t you think? So, what exactly are these positive indicators in a relationship that are so essential to form a healthy bond?...
Do you believe in soulmates? We’ve all grown up with this romantic idea washed upon us by fairy tales and romcoms. Is this just a passing myth or does it have some truth to it? Sure, it sounds good on paper, but what does psychology say about the existence of soulmates? Let’s explore some psychological facts about soulmates to find out. What Does Psychology Say About Soulmates? The word ‘soulmate’ can mean several different things to different people....
Now coming to the next point, how can one certainly know if your ex still misses you? For starters you have the gut feeling that your ex will come back to you. You will be able to pick up on the hints that your ex is pretending to be over you when they tell friends that they are over the relationship but you know for sure they are checking up on you on social media....
What must it be like to have a twin? Are there any problems with dating a twin? Are there any problems with marrying a twin? Logic would make us believe that twins shouldn’t be any different from regular siblings. But they are. Twins not only share the same womb at the same time, but they also share the same DNA (if they’re identical). They grow up together with insane proximity, and sometimes with unreasonable external expectations about their identity....
If that goes wrong, getting friend zoned by a girl can happen very quickly. Is friend zone permanent? No, it is not but it is certainly enduring. Rebecca friend zoned Matt a week after they had been talking on text because a certain thing about him irked her. She has been ignoring all his flirts and advances ever since. 21 Ways To Not Get Friendzoned How not to get friendzoned is really important to understand if you are desperately pining for her....
Thanks to technological advancements, none of us have to rely on pigeons to send our dearest a portrait of an eggplant and a peach in rolled-up sheepskin. Video calling is getting better with every upgrade and every second day, a new app makes the rounds. Of course, many people talk of the exhilaration of seeing their partners after a long time, swearing how time can’t dilute true love. But, why would you stay away from seeing each other for so long, when the Internet is bringing people closer across countries....
From Christmas gifts for yoga lovers to thoughtful gifts for yoga enthusiasts, we have got you covered. We have put together a list of the best gifts for yoga lovers that they will surely fall in love with. Without any further ado, let us dive right in. 32 Best Gifts For Yoga Lovers In Your Life Getting a gift for a yogi is no rocket science and way simpler than it sounds....
Astrology is a fascinating subject and undoubtedly profound as well. While it can be helpful to turn to your zodiac to understand yourself and your life, zodiac signs love match are also a subject worth exploring. 5 Best Zodiac Signs Love Matches If you are into astrology, this is for you. Compatibility in relationships is always necessary. The love compatibility of zodiac signs on paper is one thing, and actually getting along in real life is another....
Lovemaking starts to seem more like a chore on a to-do list than a pursuit of pleasure. The emotional intimacy might continue to be there but there is just no urgency to be physically intimate. This could happen to any couple. When it does, a lack of intimacy can begin to take a toll on the relationship. Can A Relationship Last Without Intimacy? Intimacy is a key part of a relationship that helps strengthen the bond between couples....
It’s easy to assume that women are PMS-ing when they’re in a bad mood, but there is nothing more fragile than a man’s ego, and that is one of the things that annoy women the most- constantly giving men validation and reassurance about whatever it is they are insecure about, especially when they still refuse to admit they’re insecure about it. 6 Annoying Things About Guys That Girls Don’t Like Men can be sweet, caring and adorable, and we love to be around them....
