So, what does a lack of affection do to a woman? Let’s listen to the version of Claire Davis (name changed to protect identity), who is a 33-year-old web designer. Claire tells us, “On our last phone call, my husband yelled at me, “You are the most absurd creature on earth!” I go to the movies alone. I’m often seen at cafes and bars with a book in my hand....
Yes, recovering from infidelity may not always mean you stay together. But no matter what you decide – whether to stay together and give your relationship another chance or move on and turn over a new leaf – it’s important to go through the stages of healing after infidelity. To get a little more insight into the process, we spoke to clinical psychologist Devaleena Ghosh (M.Res, Manchester University), founder of Kornash: The Lifestyle Management School, who specializes in couples counseling and family therapy....
Insecurity can creep into even the most beautiful and loving relationships. But when it crosses a limit, it gets suffocating. Ironically, it’s not as if your man does not love you. On the contrary, he may love you more than you love him. But an insecure, jealous husband can harbor a lot of negative emotions. As a result, your relationship may become very toxic, leading to an insecure husband ruining your marriage....
He did a namaste and disappeared again. By now the sun had risen high and I walked across the lawns. A group of Westerners had gathered around a smartly-dressed guide and were listening to him. The guide spoke fluent English and from a distance I could catch the words “bestiality”, “homosexuality”, “vices,” “illusion and delusion.” Related reading: Ancient Indian Heritage: Connecting with our sensual past When I got closer, I realised he was explaining the presence of erotic carvings on temple of Khajuraho....
The concept has been popularised in India with many Bollywood stars patronizing it. Movies, TV serials, your neighborhood, live-in relationships are popular among all walks of life, at least in the metros and big cities. It seems very practical and a little on-the-job training before marriage can’t harm either of you, right? Well, not quite! You have missed a very important variable here. Your country and society you live in....
You can daydream about your perfect wedding, complete with the perfect floral arrangements and your favorite band for entertainment all day long, but the fact of the matter is that, at the end of the day, all of this boils down to bills that need to be footed. The very thought and question of, “Who is paying for the wedding?”, might just send shivers down your spine, because it is indeed a tough one to answer....
Becoming a mother at the age of 22 years meant finding myself playing the role of an agony aunt to my various friends who had children after they had sorted their lives. My kids have attended my friend’s weddings, held their babies, babysat for them when the mommies met, so on and so forth. Now, when my kids are stepping into adulthood, their children are taking their first steps into teenage hell....
However, keeping up with an active and regular sex life can translate into myriad benefits, ranging from fighting depressive symptoms to improving your heart health. So, say goodbye to all the stigma around sex. There is more than one excuse to have sex regularly. 8 Ways Sex Brings You Joy And Health Sex is a basic human need. It is just as important as food, clothing and shelter. As primal beings, we need it just as much as we need our basic necessities....
While being with an insecure partner drains a relationship, being insecure yourself can be an exhausting experience too. Anxiety and insecurity in relationships can take a toll on a lot more than just your bond. To be able to manage insecurities and prevent them from spiraling out of control, it’s imperative to understand how and why they manifest in relationships and their potential effects. What Is Relationship Insecurity? “Relationship insecurity is a real problem,” says Sushma Perla, UAE-based Emotional Alignment Specialist and Master Life Coach, NLP, and adds, “It stems from long-term conditioning, carrying emotional baggage and the tendency to look at the world through a black and white lens....
From deciding where to grab dinner to deciding what you should wear to parties, a controlling partner wants to be the center of the circus and run the show, simultaneously. If you are feeling stifled in a relationship or feel like you are not being heard, you need to ask yourself one pertinent question: Do I have a controlling partner on my hands? What Is Controlling In Relationships? “I would not like it if you grabbed lunch with her....
We resort to astrology in order to make sense of the patterns of our life events. As humans, we’ve turned to the stars, seeking guidance, for eons now. Astrology has been around for a few thousand years. It’s transitioned from being a tradition of scholarly study into a learnable skill in the year 2022. Thanks to the internet and its refined algorithms, you’ll always get recommendations based on your sun sign to either follow a social media account or read an article like this one....
The difference lies in the state of mind of the two individuals engaging in the act. While sex is a basic biological need for every man and woman, making love is an art. Unlike sex, making love is not goal-oriented. There is an emotional connection, a mental understanding, and a physical harmony when two people make love. Contrary to popular perception, you don’t need to be in love with a person to have sex with them....
The Hottest Superheroes We Are Crushing On Why are these superheroes giving us sleepless nights and tingles down the spine? Why we go weak in the knees every time we see them? We swoon, we cry we go crazy every time they appear on the screen. We do have an immense crush on these superheroes. We tell you why… 1. Superman – Bold yet vulnerable Many have played the part of Superman and each has been men whose looks have been to die for – be that Christopher Reeve or Henry Cavill....
The very idea of asking people to identify their sexualities is rooted in our need to conform to categories. If you’re not one or the other, then who are you even? Who do you identify with? Where do you find your tribe? Sexual fluidity can be a lone experience and human beings thrive on a sense of solidarity, and that’s where our need to categorize, segregate and conform stems from....
But it’s easy to get so lost in each other sometimes that you forget the world around you. In such moments, others get to see weird things couples do. Most of the time, couples don’t even realize they are being weird in public and that people are watching. These moments may be fleeting and few and far between but for most couples, being crazy and carefree with each other in their private space becomes the new normal once they find a comfort level to vibe on....
Well, if a male coworker likes you, it might get pretty confusing for you because most colleagues are helpful toward each other and many strong friendships blossom in workplaces. So to know the difference between a guy who is just being friendly and helping you out and a guy who is hitting on you, can feel a little blurry in the workplace. However, if your gut tells you that a male colleague is giving you more attention than usual, he might just be interested in being more than just your colleague....
Speaking from a generic perspective, a first date is all about the jitters and making a good first impression. A second date might just be another chance to get to know each other a bit better, but a third date could imply that the other person is interested and you may have the green signal. But does the third date have a different kind of significance in the minds of men?...
All hugs have different meanings. And there are all kinds of hugs. How do we decode what each hug means then? What does it mean when a guy hugs you with both arms? Or when he hugs you for longer than 5 seconds? Or from behind? This article answers these questions so that you don’t have to look elsewhere. Read on to find 9 possible inferences as to when a guy hugs you with both arms....
For these parents, letting go of adult children is a real challenge. It could be that they’re suffering from empty nest syndrome or maybe they’re just unable to recognize that their child is now an adult, but they’re not willing to come to terms with letting go of a grown child even when they are married and have their own families. Overly Attached To Parents Not Letting Go Their Daughter Daughters are loving, caring, and the apple of every parent’s eye....
You came from Pune to Mumbai to meet me. I vividly remember the day. Owing to traffic, I was an hour and a half late. Waiting in the food court of a mall, you texted, “Hi, are you following the ancient tradition of keeping boys waiting…and btw there are 35 stalls, 88 girls, 108 boys, 78 senior citizens, 20 steps in each escalator and other details in some time…hope to c u soon....
