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What are the ways to tell someone you love them? It doesn’t lie in grand gestures like an extravagant Valentine’s Day dinner or expensive gift. What makes your partner special is much more nuanced. It lies in their observation and understanding of your intimate details. When your partner knows the small things that make you happy, the things that make you sad and the things that irritate you, and makes sure to keep you in the best of spirits, that’s also a way of expressing love....

Most people struggle to draw boundaries when such phrases are used; the primary reason being their seemingly innocent appearance. A nuanced perspective will reveal the workings of manipulation and power struggle in the relationship. We’re putting the things toxic partners usually say under the microscope with psychotherapist Dr. Aman Bhonsle (Ph.D., PGDTA), who specializes in relationship counseling and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. Take a look at the red flags you need to watch out for and try to grasp the dysfunctional mechanism in place....

Loyalty, faith, and trust are such heavy, intense, and oft-misunderstood words. They can never be imposed. They can only be cultivated over a period. Maybe you are loyal to Uber over Ola, Domino’s over Pizza Hut, McDonald’s over Burger King, and so on. Did someone force you to be loyal? No, right? These brands may have earned your trust over a while. So loyalty takes time to build. But can it also be an intrinsic trait?...

After spending days of exclusivity, commitment, and intimacy with each other, it can be really difficult to go back to being just friends. So you really need to think twice when your ex wants to be friends with you. It may be dicey but it is possible to tell an ex you don’t want to get back together. But before jumping to conclusions, it is essential that you consider why your ex keeps trying to be friends with you and whether it’s a good idea to be friends with them....

Bear in mind, there’s a difference between being humorously annoying and being mean. For the sake of humor, don’t belittle your girlfriend or make her feel bad about herself unless being single by the end of the day is what you’re looking for. As with anything, be respectful and respect her boundaries. That being said, there are still a bunch of harmless ways to irritate your girlfriend without causing much anger or any future issues....

Every one of these entities has done a great job in contributing to the biggest red flags in a guy, and making men think this is all they are capable of. They assert dominance over and reject anything they consider less or non-manly, whether it’s a gender identity or even a color. They prove their worth by being louder, better, larger, bolder, more aggressive, with more money and power. Or in an unfortunate heteronormative way, they prove their worth by competing with each other to see who has sex with more women....

Every individual who has ever been in an LDR has wished that their partner was available in a travel-friendly size they could keep in their bag. But alas, that is not the case. You can’t keep your partner in your wallet. You can, however, keep them in your heart. This is precisely why people date across cities, countries and even continents. When dating with a distance between you two seems impossible, we’re here to tell you that the possibilities are endless when you’ve got two screens, decent internet and a whole lot of love....

Sharing things and doing stuff together is what gives you a common ground on which to build a solid relationship. When you’re not physically together, finding this common ground can be a challenge to surmount. But without it, you’re bound to drift apart over time. Getting creative is your only recourse out of this “between a rock and a hard place” situation. With the right mix of naughty and sweet things to do in a long-distance relationship, you can sail through....

Sure one gift could never suffice for all that she has done for you, but buying her something can be your way of appreciating everything she has done and will continue to do. We have curated a list of best gift ideas for mom that’ll do for any and every occasion and even beyond. Doesn’t matter if it’s Mother’s Day or her birthday or anniversary. This list of best gift ideas for mom surpasses any other to help you find useful gifts for mom....

There is no doubt familiarity breeds contempt and when a midlife crisis hits a marriage people are usually married for two decades or more and have the been there done that attitude and rarely have anything to look forward to together. People who keep working on the marriage can survive a midlife crisis but if there are fissures in the marriage already then there is a possibility that a midlife crisis would pull two people further apart....

Well, pay attention. We’re here with a crash course on the most romantic words that speak louder than actions. 51 Romantic Things For Him To Make Him Yours Forever Contrary to popular perception, men too appreciate kind, loving, affectionate words, especially when they come from their significant other. So, if you have been reining in your romantic side on account of not wanting to put him off with corny, cheesy expressions, know that there is no reason to hold yourself back....

The Clothes That Guys Like On Girls Earlier there was a perception that guys like their girls best in their sarees. But times have changed and we realise that men find their women as attractive in minis as they like them in long kurtas and in sensuous sarees. Their choice of women’s clothes has become more eclectic now since they have become less conservative and worry less about others looking at their women in the wrong way....

Naturally, having a controlling and manipulative husband is a red flag in a marriage. Yet, emotional manipulation in marriage goes undetected, and thus unaddressed, because of the sly ways of a manipulator. On the surface, it may feel like you’re in control, holding the reins of your life, steering it in a direction you want. However, look closely, and you’ll realize that you have been doing his bidding all along....

A romantic relationship is the most intimate sphere of your life. Dating someone who lacks empathy is a very challenging task that can completely exhaust your emotional resources. You want to salvage the connection you share without letting your own needs get compromised. A hard road to walk, isn’t it? But coping with a lack of empathy in relationships is possible with a few simple strategies and a rudimentary understanding of how people who lack empathy function....

An informed decision cannot be made without a proper understanding of the dead relationship signs. We’re here to help you assess your connection from 9 unique lenses. If you resonate with these indicators, something is kinda sorta almost definitely wrong. But hey, don’t hop on the anxiety train just yet. Take a look at our comprehensive mini-guide first. There’s so much you may not know about staying in a dead-end relationship…...

If you think your BFF has a mean girlfriend, it is your job to tell him that. At the end of the day, his happiness should matter to you. If you can foresee that this new girl is not going to make him happy, breaking the bro code is just a small price to pay. Are You Really Breaking The Bro Code? Try telling a guy that his girlfriend is not good enough and he will start thinking that you have feelings for him....

Why Does The Wife Feel Guilty About Husband’s Infidelity? It’s as if infidelity is a black mark for the couple. It is embarrassing for both. One would think this is true only for the cheating spouse, which it is, most of the time. But in more situations, it’s the wounded spouse who feels the embarrassment and shame more because she thinks it had happened because of her shortcomings. The wounded spouse wants to shrink, wants to disappear and feels intruded....

Sometimes, not being able to determine the root cause of animosity in a relationship might lead to continued fights and divorce seems to be the only way out. When people feel that they have to resort to divorce, even if the relationship could have improved with just a bit of care given to it, they may never even realize what they lost. When couples seek divorce counseling, these technicalities are assessed and discussed....

She will usually be slotted into one of three categories: the wild and promiscuous type, the workaholic (or the one who was so busy with her career that she missed the marriage bus), and the one who wanted to get married but never found the right person (this one, I’d say, is the worst because of the constant pity it generates). Aside from the fact that for a single man these categories never serve to indict their singlehood (on the contrary, for men, all three would be points of celebration, the last a tribute to his unattainability), that the single woman experience can be as layered and subjective as the married experience, is something that eludes almost everyone....

It was a Sunday afternoon and we had a hot, steamy sex session. Things had been great between us! I had to get to work and hubby said he would take a quick shower and drop me. He left his phone on the bedside as he entered the bathroom. I don’t know what struck me and I picked up his phone and browsed – and what did I find? He had been sexting her, that too 2 mins after we had a 45-min lovemaking session!...