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Even when it hurts a lot, divorce rates have been on the rise. According to newly released divorce figures from the CDC for the year 2020, the divorce rate is 2.3 per 1,000 population (45 reporting States and D.C.). According to the recalculation of the same data by Wilkinson &Finkbeiner, every 42 seconds, there is one divorce in America, which equates to 86 divorces per hour. In this article, trauma-informed counseling psychologist Anushtha Mishra (MSc....

From Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput to Nikitin Dheer and Kratika Sengar, we’ve all wanted a happily ever after like them. The most magical thing about their marriages is that they were all arranged marriages. One arranged marriage fact that cannot be ignored that they have better success rates. 8 Famous Arranged Marriage Stories That Will Make You Go Aww! Be it Cupid or destiny, a happily ever after is something that we all wish for....

Jane Reuben, a marketing professional, says, “My boyfriend was a man child, he had none of the care or the responsibility I would expect from an equal partner. I was always attracted to simple, non-aggressive men, but in the process, I realized I was dating a careless idiot.” She had several reasons to be disappointed. “I had to constantly nag him to act on something. There were far too many eye-roll moments in our relationship, which made me wonder why I needed to babysit him,” she adds....

Have you heard of the term work spouse? It refers to two people of the opposite sex who spend most of their working hours together and almost behave like a married couple during that time. They may even show subtle overtones of intimacy and affection but it is mostly non-romantic. From conversations about work, they move on to discussing personal and family issues, and before they know it, they start talking about their marital relationships with each other....

A study found that even though monogamous marriages were an ideal standard for a long time, committed relationships (not necessarily involving marriage) are already on the way to becoming a norm. Serial monogamy has led to a bigger drop in marriages. To understand more about serial monogamy and its intricacies, we had a conversation with Psychologist Nandita Rambhia who specializes in CBT, REBT, and couple’s counseling. We spoke about the different signs to identify a serial monogamist and what their relationships are like....

And for good reason, too. A breakup seems like a rejection of who you are, one that’s bound to cause many self-esteem and insecurity issues. Plus, healing after a breakup signifies that you must first accept that it has happened, which leads you face-to-face with the harsh realization that you will never be back with your ex. But as you’ll realize a week or two after the breakup, healing from a breakup is not a choice, it’s an absolute necessity....

At one point or another, we have all given online dating a shot to try our luck at finding a suitable partner. Tell me honestly, haven’t you felt a little lost amidst this crowd of dating apps with so many new features coming up every day? Sometimes, it becomes difficult to keep up with the fast-paced online dating world. “Which app should I go for if I want a serious relationship?...

If you’re struggling to understand the difference between a marriage and domestic partnership, this is the right piece of reading for you. When asked on Reddit if domestic partnerships are a good idea, one user shared, “Setting up a domestic partnership before marriage can be rather beneficial to both parties. It is really a protective device for both of you prior to actually marrying.” What Does Domestic Partnership Mean? According to California law, domestic partnership/relationship is defined as “two adults who have chosen to share one another’s lives in an intimate and committed relationship of mutual caring....

We have read novels and seen movies and that has made us have a certain perception and expectation of ‘first-time sexual experiences.’ Would it hurt immensely? Would it all go smoothly? Would it be dreamy? Or, messy? The anticipation of the first time experiences, does it make the whole deal better? When women confess their first time it is very interesting. Five women have made confessions about their first time sexual experiences Confession 1: This woman told us that her first time happened at a party....

As you get closer and feel the butterflies in your stomach, you keep wanting to hang out with them. You find yourself wondering about what weekday activities you can do that will not be too stressful but will allow you and your special someone to spend quality time together. If that’s the case, you are lucky because we have made a list of fun weeknight date ideas that guarantee good times....

A boy with no prospects Prakash, my husband, failed class 12 and had zero prospects of making it big in life. He was into body building and a struggling actor when Buaji, my aunt, spoke to him about me. He had laughed and had vehemently rejected me on seeing my photograph. Prakash called me a chudail, a witch. But his father, who had a small saree shop in Burrabazar, had slapped him....

Though cheaters have their own ways of hiding their debauchery for extended periods, affairs have a way of coming to light. Just because they’ve gotten away with sleeping around for years or have managed to keep a long-drawn-out affair a secret does not mean that a cheater will get away with it. Whether you’re figuring out how to spot a cheating partner or you’ve cunningly landed yourself on this article to try and cover your tracks, let’s take a look at how most affairs are discovered....

I’ve been happily married for two years to the love of my life. We dated for 10 years before we tied the knot. Belonging to different castes, we had to fight it out before getting permission from our parents. Knowing each other for over a decade now, we know each other’s secrets and fantasies very well. As told to Aabha Singh-Shah Can A Married Woman Have A Crush On Another Man?...

How to end an affair with someone you love is always going to be a question without easy answers. However, a little expert insight could be helpful to smoothen the way. We asked intimacy and relationship coach Shivanya Yogmayaa (internationally certified in the therapeutic modalities of EFT, NLP, CBT, REBT, etc), who specializes in different forms of couples counseling, for inputs on how to end an affair without falling apart yourself....

After having spent a considerable amount of time on the platform and having lost matches because of my weak flirting. I have developed a mental road map on how to flirt on Tinder by smoothly sliding in a DM 😉 I’m here to share those insights with you, so that, unlike me, you don’t have to take the long road of trial and error to get your online flirting game on point....

The game of dating is not black or white. It is mostly shades of gray. You gotta be smart. You gotta quickly recover from any minor/major setback when with a girl on a date. You have to thread the needle at one go; hover too long and your date will be cut short by “I have to go, it’s an emergency”. Nobody wants that. So really, how to impress a girl on a date?...

As responsibilities and mundane routines tighten their grip over a marriage, rosy moments of romance and intimacy can become fleeting. While it can be disconcerting, it is no reflection of the love you and your spouse have for each other. The fact that you’re together and building a life yourselves is testament enough. As long as you’re bound by the bond of love, that spark can be revived. The onus of it shouldn’t fall squarely on your spouse....

It’s beautiful, isn’t it? The whole falling in love phase. The intense desire to constantly be with them, hold their hands, and listen to them talk all day long. You are lost daydreaming about them. At the same time, you are worried that your feelings won’t be reciprocated. In times like these when you don’t have a clue about the other person’s feelings, you need to look for smooth ways to tell your crush you like them....

We are very sure of our relationship and we are looking forward to a future together. Can you please help us? Dear Young Man, That you are in love is understandable and it’s great that you want to take it to the next level. But since this is an unconventional wedding you’d need to understand a few things you’re likely to face should you go ahead with the marriage....

But things took a turn a while later, and I stopped feeling like myself. I realized that life was indeed much rosier with my husband around and began to miss him immensely. I Filed For Divorce And Now I Regret It So here’s my story from the very beginning. Before the thoughts of ‘I want my husband back’, started circling in my head, I was convinced that I wanted to be happily single in life....