What was the defining moment which made you feel Uppi was the man you wanted to spend your life with? We began seeing each other in 2000. But the clarity of where we were headed to came in 2003. We were in a long- distance relationship then, as I was just starting my career. I was busy juggling films in the south and Kolkata and Uppi, too, was neck-deep in work here....
You can’t ignore these signs because your intuition is so strong. They say you should never ignore the power of a woman’s intuition. Even science backs the theory that women have stronger intuition than men. In a study done on 46,000 participants, mentally healthy men and women were analyzed. Turns out, women have more blood flow to the brain, particularly the centers of the brain that control emotions, mood, anxiety, and depression....
Chances are she will try to tell you in every possible way that she wants to get married to you expecting you to propose to her. Because there’s also the gender thing. Most societies prescribe that the man be the one who proposes. While there’s nothing wrong with a man proposing, a woman proposing ought to be equally okay. Keeping this gender perspective in mind, let’s look at how women may convey that they are ready to become their partner’s wife....
1. She gave him all her salary Sherinaz and Ishan have been married for 6 years. Last year, Ishan suddenly lost his job as his company was downsizing. Somehow he managed to gather courage to tell Sherinaz about this horrific news. At first, Sherinaz thought it was a joke but soon she realised that Ishan was stressed and figured he was serious. Ishan came home that day completely helpless. He was jobless for 4 months....
Most of the calls we get at our suicide prevention center, SAATH, are nothing but the same cry a help. People, reeling under different stresses, find themselves so isolated and unheard that a deep-seated sense of helplessness takes root in their minds. As a result, ending their life begins to seem like the only way to end the pain. For instance, we recently received a call from a 15-year-old boy, who said he wanted to die by suicide....
It is wise to garner a basic understanding of how things work before beginning the process of a prenup. This prevents mistakes and oversights from your end. Trust us, you don’t want a flawed prenup to become a liability later on. Let’s look at a few dos and don’ts in consultation with advocate Siddhartha Mishra (BA, LLB), a lawyer practicing at the Supreme Court of India. There are two important qualities you need to cultivate – foresight and attention to detail....
How Older Women Are Claiming Their Place In Bollywood Be it a film role, a walk on the ramp or a flaunting a dress or being in a relationship, women in Bollywood are making a place for themselves and proving, again and again, age is just a number. 1. Kareena Kapoor Kareena is 39 and the latest man to take Bollywood by storm Kartik Aaryan is 29. It was even rumoured that he was dating Sara Ali Khan, 24, who happens to be Kareena’s stepdaughter....
Before I could answer, she declared her plans, “Our group is meeting in Barsha Park. It’s a potluck. Keep yourself free in the evening. Drop me at 6 and pick me up from Indu aunt’s home.” Yes, besides being an RJ in Dubai, I play my mother’s personal cook and chauffer. My mom and I have been single for more than a decade, ever since dad’s demise. She didn’t have a choice, I did....
What Does Celibate Mean? The dictionary meaning of celibacy is the state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations. As in “a priest who has taken a vow of celibacy”. But the question always arises ‘why abstain at all?’ Why do you want to deny the body such a beautiful experience? It is obviously good for physical and mental health. So why? There are couples who have deliberately chosen to remain celibate....
First of all, know that premarital relationships are not uncommon. A lot of people decide to give sex a chance before getting married. Exploring your sexuality is your call. The only factor governing this decision is your readiness. Neither should societal norms hold you back nor must you do it under pressure from a partner. If you’re ready to take the plunge and have a lot of questions on your mind, read on to find out everything about what happens to a girl’s body after losing virginity....
Baseless or facetious thoughts will not be helpful to you, or to your relationship. Your overthinking mind will wander off into sad thoughts and start making you insecure. The sooner you have the truth, the better it is for you. When you have evidence, not only do you know better, but it also helps you deal with your feelings. Coming to terms with reality is hurtful but you must save it to remind yourself that you are worth more than this....
It’s sad, it’s funny and it’s heartwarming. It wasn’t edgy and raw, but the dialogues and interactions were real. Each episode, set in New York City, is a stand-alone story, with a small tied up bow at the end of the last episode. Things ranging from empty nesting to bipolar disorder, aging, self-loathing, human connection, are beautifully crafted. There is nothing overly dramatic, it is honest, everyday stuff. True Stories Behind ‘Modern Love’ TV Series I’d be watching, and something would spark a memory of something I’d done or felt....
Can An Abusive Husband Ever Change? Can abusers change? For years, I held on to the hope that they could. I loved him dearly. My husband was in the merchant navy and would be home only for six months in a year. After our marriage, when he left for his trip, I was expected to single-handedly take care of all the household chores and was insulted at the slightest fault on my part....
