If these questions have been on your mind since you hit the block button across social media platforms and messenger apps and are trying to figure out just what he’s going through, there are certain unique components of the no-contact rule male psychology that you can look into. The male mind during no contact, just like anyone else’s, will be a mess of emotions he’s going to have a hard time dealing with....
The cross-dressing festival for men in Kerala “Are the pleats okay?” Renji asked for the last time before exiting the green room. He checked himself in the mirror. He was wearing a maroon chiffon sari, with sequins on it. His face shone more in joy than due to the chamayavilakku he was carrying. Renji was a transgender from Palakkad, Kerala. He was attending the chamayavilakku at Kottankulangara temple, Kollam, Kerala for the seventh time....
The Short Story of Yayati and His Penchant for Sensual Pleasures Yayati was a powerful king of the Kuru dynasty and lived a full life with riches, wives and excellent sons. However, his happiness and sensual pleasures were snatched away from him in a flash. The curse of Shukracharya made him lose his youth and turned him into a decrepit old man. Yayati, who was driven by an insatiable thirst for carnal pleasures, was crestfallen at this turn of events....
Don’t fret, we are here to help you go from the cold-hearted, distant person you are accused of being to solid spouse material. If you feel like you’re emotionally unavailable, these tips for a happy marriage will stand you in good stead. Are You An Emotionally Distant Person? Being emotionally unavailable is not a sin, but it is difficult for people who love and care for you. If you are also the kind who likes to be on their own most of the time and end up hurting other people in the process without even realizing it, then your partner can feel neglected and unwanted....
No, he probably doesn’t want you to be one of his “bros”, and no, getting into the sport he watches isn’t an absolute necessity (though it’ll help). What guys want in a woman can sometimes be as simple as someone who laughs at his dad jokes. With the help of dating coach Geetarsh Kaur, founder of The Skill School which specializes in building stronger relationships, let’s try to unravel the mystery behind the needs of the male mind and what he really means when he sends you a drunk text at 2 a....
Like it or not, since time immemorial, marriage, and, presumably, “happily ever after” have been seen as the ultimate destinations in a love story. But the M conundrum – marriage – is perhaps the trickiest of the lot. How to start talking about marriage? Even couples in stable, long-term relationships can lose sleep over this question. In an ideal, romanticized world, the levels of a relationship trajectory follow these stages: Meet-get attracted-date-get into a relationship-get engaged-get married....
Intimacy is always a complex area for couples after having children. They become conscious by default, restricting their affection to hugs and pecks on the cheek. As for sex, new parents rarely get the time or energy. Many couples ask questions along the lines of how to be physically intimate after a child enters their life. But sometimes…couples get caught having sex. They leave the door open, or choose an area which the child can access, and there comes an awkward moment....
If you are facing a similar conundrum, then you have come to the right place. We have a list of things you can focus on to figure out when to stop waiting for him to propose. How Long Do People Normally Wait To Propose? Before you get married, you should know them in and out. And the best way to do this is to be with them through the good and the bad times....
Women in 17th Century Persia This book was translated by a British surgeon, orientalist and painter James Atkinson (1780-1852) and published in London. He explains in it that most people in England think of the harem as little more than a prison. In the 17th century Persia, the traditional view of the role of a woman was to be confined to the home where they would manage a household and raise children....
Self-sabotage is a behavior or thought pattern that makes you feel trapped or holds you back from doing what you want to do, whether it’s committing to a relationship or achieving your goals. You tend to doubt your abilities or, maybe, you’re scared of criticism or ruining the relationship yourself, which is why you choose to walk away before things get worse or don’t go as per your convenience. We spoke to psychologist Nandita Rambhia (MSc, Psychology), who specializes in CBT, REBT and couples counseling, to help you understand and deal with your “why do I self-sabotage my relationships” dilemma....
What we know as emojis today were rock paintings on archaeological sites in ancient civilizations. Drawings or carvings were made to convey meanings, to tell a story, only to be found under heaps of gravel much later. It was a means of communication without having to use letters (letters were not invented back then, but you get the point). It’s World Emoji Day, so let’s talk about them a little more....
A friend of mine recently asked me “Am I gay, straight or what?” We need some handy tips to get answers to this question. The ‘Am I gay?’ quiz will help clear your doubts. This is a short but intelligent quiz, consisting of just 9 questions. But, before taking this quiz, you need to keep in mind the myths and misconceptions about gay people: Don’t judge your sexuality solely on the basis of erections/sexual arousal....
If you are not sure of what you are doing, you better buy time. It can be hard to differentiate between cold feet before the wedding and sure shot signs of a looming disaster. Have you gotten engaged to a person who now, doesn’t seem to be the right one? If yes, keep reading. Sometimes, we confuse infatuation with love and make big decisions of our life in the spur of a moment....
If you’re the kind of person who overthinks what your first message should be, only to come up with nothing after hours of deliberation, this article will do you some good. If you’re looking for ways to tackle how to continue a conversation with a girl, don’t worry, it’s doable. If you’re an introvert, we know just how hard it is to keep a conversation going with anyone. Halfway into it, you realize you’d much rather have your earphones on, listen to music, and walk away from the situation completely....
Many women often wrestle with the question of why husbands ignore their wives. More importantly, they want an answer to, “What to do if your husband ignores you?” When a friend was struggling with a similar situation, I always told her this may be a temporary phase. However, the neglect only escalated and she started saying things like “My husband ignores me unless he wants something.” or “My husband ignores me when I cry....
The physical signs a woman is interested in you are far from revealing. They are subtle and graceful. Women drop these hints quite often – that is, if they are interested in you. However, we often tend to skip this, especially if we are love-struck too. Men, especially, are often silly when Cupid strikes – almost borderline awkward. No one, regardless of gender, fares well when it comes to crushing on a gorgeous woman....
When you fall in love with someone, you tend to accept them completely. Unfortunately, you have little control over matters of the heart. Your judgment will be clouded by your affection toward him, and you may ignore possible signs that he is going to leave you. So how do you know what type of man you are with? Is he going to honor the relationship you have with him, or is he going to break your heart?...
It is not really easy to make a list of what would make guys want to get married so fast and what exactly will they look for in their life partners. Marriage is an institution that works plainly on love and trust, something that cannot be defined under set boundaries. Yet, to find the clear signs he wants to marry you is not too difficult to put a finger on because love cannot really be hidden for too long....
If your dynamics with your partner are not healthy, the signs of a toxic relationship will always be there. Whether or not you accept them for what they are is a different story altogether. There are people who ignore the signs till they have gone to the point of no return. It may not always be easy but acknowledging the characteristics of an unhealthy relationship and taking necessary steps to protect yourself is the sensible thing to do....
But how do you know for sure if a girl likes you? For men, women are complicated beings, and understanding what goes on in a woman’s head is next to impossible for them. However, women leave small breadcrumb trails for you to follow so that you know that she likes you. Follow the signs a girl is interested in you and you’ll get your answers. 25 Lesser-Known Signs a Girl Is Interested In You Sometimes girls feel shy to reveal their feelings out in the open....
