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Hi Madam, I am writing this to you because I have lost my faith in the issues of love due to the previous relationship that I was in for almost 8 years. I decided to break up with my ex, as he was too suspicious of me. I was feeling suffocated and isolated from the world. I decided to break up after 6 years of being together, but that was an important period for his career so I decided to be with him for 2 more years (which meant more months of more mental abuse)....

Do you find the above situation relatable? If yes, then are you really over your ex? Are they always running on your mind? Do you miss them every time you watch a mushy romantic movie? Or have you burnt all their love letters and erased their existence in your heart? Does your ex keep coming back into your life like that pop-up notification you can’t get rid of? Is it selective amnesia that’s making you forget about all the times you went through boxes of tissues to dry your tears?...

As you may have already figured, that relationship didn’t pan out well for me. But I can imagine going through the same anguish in a marriage for days on end when your husband always deflects literally everything you say. Every conversation with him is another argument. Sometimes, it’s about him stealing your thunder. Sometimes, it’s the classic game of blame-shifting. Sometimes, it’s plain, old sexism. Unless he crosses the limit of your patience threshold, seeking a divorce for this issue might be a bit over the top....

Undoubtedly, dating an older woman can be exciting. There are many celebrities who married older women and contributed to the process of normalizing this trend. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes, Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, and Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are just a few examples of couples from public life who have shown us how beautifully this dynamic can work. It’s not brand new information that men tend to be attracted to women who are older....

It is like a trip you can take together into a fantastical world without so much as moving from your couch. There are myriad best-selling relationship books for couples in different stages of romantic partnerships. For instance, you can look up the best relationship books for newly married couples to take with you on your honeymoon and have a wonderful time reading and relaxing together. There are the best relationship books for guys to understand their partners better, and then, you also have the option of choosing the best relationship books for gay couples that are targeted toward the dynamics of same-sex relationships....

If you need more confidence as you consider dating a taller woman, let us pull some examples from Hollywood. Action star Jason Statham is head over heels in love with his model-girlfriend Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Oscar-winning actor Nicole Kidman’s husband Keith Urban is a couple of inches shorter than her. But have you seen their red carpet photos? Nothing short of rocking. The difference between heights was also brought up during a press conference of Spider-Man: No Way Home as it stars the real-life couple, Tom Holland and Zendaya, and they have a noticeable height difference....

It is great to have control over your tasks and yourself. Knowing what you want and seeing an image of yourself is a beautiful thing, as long as it is kept in check. Once the need to manage every little action of yourself and even the people around you goes out of control, you step towards being control freaks. And the signs of a control freak are visible to everyone except you....

Before this giddy feeling settles, you are faced with a real dilemma where you realize that you don’t know whether he’s in love with you or not. Loving him is one thing, yes, but are you sure that he loves you back? The uncertainty starts killing you and you’re frantically looking for signs that a man is falling in love with you. You get all these hints from a guy and suddenly the dynamic shifts between you two....

Educating ourselves on manipulation (and all that it entails) is the first step toward rectifying the situation. The myriad forms of emotional abuse are best understood with the guidance of a mental health professional. We are in conversation with psychotherapist Dr. Aman Bhonsle (Ph.D., PGDTA), who specializes in relationship counseling and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. He is here to shed light on the workings of manipulation tactics in relationships and the red flags you must be wary of....

However, unless the situation does not warrant an attempt, we hope you’ve at least tried to voice your adoration for this person. Who knows, a few replies on this person’s social media stories might just be the start of something new. But if you’ve tried everything from flirting to trying to straight-up admitting that you’re dreaming up vacations with this person and none of it has worked, figuring out how to stop crushing on someone is the next logical step....

Many times, when commitment-phobes are in love with you, they’re scared to take it to the next level and friendzone you for life. They lead you on and the moment you feel that you’re falling for them, they back out. S/he might seem perfect, and it might feel as though nothing could be better. But when they stop replying to your messages because they’re scared of committing, “perfect” is the last word you’d use to describe it....

26 Best Christmas Gifts For New Moms While gifting someone something specific, it is essential to know what could be beneficial to them. Gifting random stuff may make them happy, but it might not be useful. So if you are looking for gifts that can benefit them while bringing a big smile on the face of a new mama at the same time, then gift them some relevant items. Don’t worry, we have made this task easier for you by listing some of the best Christmas gifts for new moms that you can choose from....

Keeping the romance alive after marriage is a difficult business. Juggling between your career, household management, raising the kids, investing for retirement and taking care of aging parents, romance takes a backseat as we don’t find the time to plan surprises for each other. This is where the post-it notes come in handy. To plan the surprise you don’t have to do something really elaborate; leaving a post-it note here and there throughout the house could be a great way of expressing affection....

Love is supposed to make us happy, make us heal and give meaning to our lives but what happens when bitterness creeps into love? Undoubtedly, you have been in a happy relationship for a long time. The early spark that served to make your initial years hot and spicy together, has died down, but isn’t that what happens in all relationships? Yes, it can be obvious in most of the scenarios....

Until, one day, when he bangs at your door in a fit of rage because you had missed a dozen calls from him. He doesn’t care that you told him your friends were with you or that you were visiting your parents. And you realize he finds it impossible to trust you. You don’t have to wait for an angry, jealous boyfriend to show up at your doorstep or a hysterical partner to call you names and threaten you with self-harm to realize that you are dealing with an insecure lover....

But, in real life, doesn’t the story begin after the kiss? And this story doesn’t really have its figurative end three hours later with the drop of a curtain. The story keeps going on. Unfortunately, no one talks about the joy or frustration of sharing mundaneness with a partner. Someone with whom you witness life. Someone you see changing with time and someone who sees you the same way. That’s not the same thing....

There are many causes of infidelity in marriage such as boredom in a relationship, feeling invalidated by your partner or feeling like your needs are not met in your primary relationship. Such reasons can lead one to start emotional cheating or flirting often with those around them. One might also just be bogged down by the other stressors in one’s life and could resort to extramarital affairs to change things up....

How do you know when you meet your soulmate? This is exactly why you should take this ‘soulmate test’. Before taking this short and easy quiz, consider the following signs that you have found your soulmate: Your gut tells you that the connection is deeper than usualYou confide in them for anything and everythingThey balance you out. They are the ying to your yangThey are your biggest cheerleader and most honest critique...

Isn’t that the expectation you have from your best friend and partner? Someone who will understand why you do what you do, instead of asking for explanations. Finding someone who accepts and loves us for who we are is a rare gift. However, lines tend to get blurred and the situation tricky if you end up falling for your best friend. It’s important to understand whether what you feel for your best friend is platonic or true love....

Let’s assume for a second that you’ve lost all romantic and/or sexual feelings toward your ex and are ready to embrace them as a friend. Even if your ex has been a best friend for years, you might still be unable to get rid of the memories that haunt you. Each time you look at them, it reminds you of a thing that couldn’t materialize. Sheesh! That’s a messy road....