Have you ever been in a situation where your feelings have been dismissed by your partner and labelled as “trivial” or “petty”? If this has happened to you more than once, chances are you have been subject to the phenomena of gaslighting. Why is it called gaslighting? It’s very interesting how the term came into being. It’s taken from the 1938 play Gas Light which eventually was made into a film in 1944 starring Ingrid Bergman....
Finding a dress that will make them feel confident and look ravishing at the same time can be a little challenging while keeping in mind the pattern, theme, and aesthetics you have already thought of. We have compiled a list of bridesmaid dresses for every season with sophisticated colors and plush material. Your bridesmaid in these dresses will definitely make a statement at your wedding. 13 Best Bridesmaid Dresses You are ready with your bridesmaid proposal boxes and champagne to pop right before the wedding....
In the good old days, a boy and girl would meet each other, circumstances would lead them to get closer, they would date, marry, have children and live happily (mostly) ever after. Even if there were problems, there would at least be an effort to save the relationship. Not anymore. Getting into a relationship is as easy as swiping right in an app-obsessed world while getting out of it is as easy as packing your bags and moving out....
These signs would help you in figuring out whether you are stranded in the forest of love as well. But don’t worry. I have listed down solutions for you as well. If none of them work, then the Bonobology team would be happy to set you up with one of our experts on matters of love and they would be able to guide you. How Do You Know If Your Wife Is No Longer Attracted To You?...
How to flirt with your man? Give him flirty compliments, flirt with your man over text, flirt with your man over phone, tease your guy over text, or simply send him flirty text messages in a long-distance relationship and see what happens when he talks to you on Skype. Benefits Of Flirting With Your Husband Apart from lifting your spirits up and leaving you smiling for the rest of the day, flirting with your husband will also set the tone for a healthy, romantic relationship with him....
To seduce a woman’s mind, you have to inspire intrigue and interest without coming across as offensive or a pervert who wants only one thing from her – action between the sheets. Now, this can be a tricky balance to strike. However, with some practice and the right tips to guide you through the process, you can learn to walk this tight rope with elan and have her fawning over you....
16 Marriage Lessons We have Learned With its failures and triumphs, know that marriage is not perfect. The day you say ‘I do’ can indeed be the best and biggest day of your life but remember that life after the wedding is not always what you expect and may indeed surprise you. But even on the not-so-rosy days, there are marriage lessons that you can learn which will only help you grow and evolve as a person....
It took Claire some time to wrap her head around the thought of him having an online affair as it was beyond her worst nightmares. A bit reluctantly, she started playing Sherlock on Noah, scanning for signs he is cheating online. The fact that he has recently changed his phone password, he is glued to the screen forever, and he seems to be living in a distant parallel universe despite being so close – it all added up to reaffirm her doubts....
Does he often send you a good night text? Does he find excuses to meet you? Do you frequently see the three dots even though he doesn’t hit send? Has his best friend recently mentioned he talks about you all the time? Well, he might not say that he is into you. Fine! You don’t need him to when you have these many signs that tell you he is thinking about you all the time....
Before you know, saying “I love you” in a long-term relationship becomes an unconscious and boring but necessary habit (like brushing your teeth). So, then how to express your feelings to someone you love, without making it sound cliché and overrated? Falling in love with someone is only half the battle won. Even if you start dating the person that you love, you need to know how to express your feelings in words/actions at regular intervals, even if it’s too cheesy or awkward for you....
Money problems can be unsettling even on their own, add to that the fact that not many couples can have honest, frank discussions about finances and the stress can become a ticking time bomb of sorts. While money may not buy happiness, it impacts every aspect of your life in some way or the other. Instability on this front can not only take a toll on your mental and physical health but also your relationships....
Radhika Sapru (name changed) discovered the benefits of silent treatment early on in her relationship with Rohit. That was the only way she could tackle her hot-tempered boyfriend who was actually a gem at heart, she felt. But when Rohit got angry there was no point trying to show him any kind of reason. Usually at times like that Radhika chose to stay silent. Sometimes on a date or even on the phone, if Rohit flew off the hook, Radhika just kept her mouth shut letting him cool down first....
What are the advantages of a live-in relationship? Well, being in a live-in relationship essentially means what is implied – living together without tying the knot or getting married. For many reasons such as testing compatibility or sharing expenses, couples prefer to live together as husband and wife without getting married. They share a home and financial liabilities, have a sexual relationship, but without the legal obligations of marriage. The concept of live-in relationships is already quite popular and widely accepted in Western societies....
Being in a long-distance marriage or trying virtual dating is not everyone’s cup of tea. It not only takes love to make such a relationship work but also great commitment, fabulous communication skills, and an unrelenting attitude of never wanting to give up on one another. Sounds easy when you put it in a sentence but practicing this day in and day out can be harder than you think. Bonobology received a query about the trials and tribulations of a long-distance relationship from one of the readers....
When my friend, Rachel, broke up with Amy, she found herself crying on Ash’s shoulder. Ash was a colleague who had a crush on her. Somehow they ended up sleeping together that night. The next day, Rachel asked me, “Do rebounds help you get over an ex? They do, right? My ex seems so happy with her rebound, maybe I can pull it off too.” I tried to warn her, but she ignored me....
A man’s physical attractiveness has a strong impact on his appeal to a woman. Your date is sizing you up. When you meet a woman for the first time she is judging your personality based on your appearance, your body language signs, and yes, also what you wear to the date. How The Appearance Of A Man Matters To A Woman? First impressions are only granted once. A series of experiments have been conducted on the subject matter of ‘first impression’ and most of them reveal that all it takes is a tenth of a second to form an impression of a stranger from their face, while it takes around 7 seconds to create a first impression based on appearances....
But when it comes to the ultimate aim of dating, it still remains conventional and old-school. Even if you have been rebounding or hooking up a lot, at the end of the day, you would still love to find someone whose arms you can just curl up in to forget about all your problems. So as fun as all your other encounters maybe, you do still want to find the right person with whom you click emotionally, intellectually and physically....
This indeed sounds like a very tricky situation. It does sound like he thinks of you as the girl he wants to take home to his parents and sees a life with her. But, if I’m being completely honest, for a romantic relationship to be complete, sex is as important as love. Somehow we end up thinking that if a guy loves us, he wouldn’t want to think about sex all the time and spend more time on doing lovey-dovey stuff....
This is a confusing situation not only for the person torn between two people but also for those two people. And if not handled well, it can turn into a painful experience for everyone involved. A reader of ours dealt with something similar and came to us with this very question. Counseling psychologist and certified life-skills trainer Deepak Kashyap (Masters in Psychology of Education), who specializes in a range of mental health issues, including LGBTQ and closeted counseling, answers that question for our reader and others who find themselves in a similar situation....
Here are some reactions from Indian parents that every girl has definitely gone through in their life: 1. When a guy is on the other end of the phone Whenever a guy calls you, be it your colleague, a friend, or your friend’s boyfriend, once your parents know that there is a boy on the other end of the line, they instantly tune in their antennae to hear the conversation and also study the tone of your voice....
