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A host of us grew up in an environment where we were taught everything about being good and nothing about being happy. Practically everything around us reinforced the idea that being “good” meant sacrificing your own joy. We have been conditioned from a very early age to believe that we don’t deserve happiness and love unless we keep struggling for it. Consequently, we create a protective cocoon of aloofness and emotional unavailability around us....

When two partners, who have children from previous relationships, come together to form a single family unit, certain issues are bound to arise. Some of the most common problems with blended families such as difficulty in accepting a parent’s new partner or strained relationships between step-siblings often arise because of underlying insecurities and apprehensions. Whatever be the structure of a unit, the foundations of a family can be strong only if there is love, trust and mutual understanding....

Cybercrimes on a larger level include problems like theft or impersonation. However, cyberbullying is more of a personal attack. It can include adulteration of photos, barraging someone with hateful comments and the like. What Is Cyberbullying? While we want to use social media and technology to make the world better and simpler, we have also introduced technologies that can easily be misused. Online harassment can take many shapes and forms....

Over the years, as the sandpaper of trials and tribulations scratched and grazed my heart sore, I revised my idea of love. I started revisiting the alleys of my brain, scrounging through old memories like a ragpicker looking for few morsels of comfort food in a dustbin of a mind that had collected biases, prejudices, fears, and irrational insecurities pertaining to love. Going through heartbreak compelled me to revisit my roots....

Not only do you have to steer clear of cringy or creepy vibes, but also say things that’ll make the other person want to talk to you more. On paper, it can sound like a daunting task but once you get the hang of it, it really isn’t rocket science. Taking a leaf out of their profile, asking the right questions, choosing your words wisely – knowing how to open a conversation on a dating app can be a tricky balance to strike....

Marriage is definitely one of the most important decisions of a person’s life and it can be equally tiring too. Indian weddings especially are pretty elaborate and even a tiny mistake can ruin your day. After this rollercoaster knocks you out, you will have another set of responsibilities waiting for you – your in-laws. Best Places For Girls Trip In India I’m sure during all this time, your gal pals missed you dearly and want to hear all about your new life....

It’s a good thing that you are here because we will help you identify every action that says you are being an overbearing boyfriend. We have with us today communication and relationship coach Swaty Prakash who has a decade-long experience in training individuals of varied age groups to deal with their emotional health through powerful techniques of communication and self-help. What does clingy boyfriend mean? If you are trying to figure out the clingy meaning in a relationship, remember there is a fine balance between being emotionally connected with someone and being clingy....

Relationship and intimacy coach Shivanya says, “When one partner slips into the role of a caretaker and the other becomes a victim, you’ve got yourself a codependent relationship. The former is a giver/supporter against all odds, making sacrifices for the victim/taker.” “They enter into a cycle where one partner needs constant support, attention, and help while the other is quite willing to provide it.” Are you a part of a similar cycle?...

While people understand sexual harassment to be behavior that is unwelcome and inappropriate, what is not widely understood, is that the impact of such behavior is situationally different. For example, in a scenario where an acquaintance or someone you barely know, makes romantic advances, it is not very difficult for a disinterested party to reject them. If these advances are made by a close friend who you have known for years, it is harder to reject, because you don’t want to hurt their feelings....

But with all the blowing and licking and riding, I realised my attention to this other woman (her childhood friend) was making Sarahi jealous. She bit the other woman too hard on the neck. It ended with the friend having a deep gash. We never spoke after that and that was the first and the last time we tried threesome” 2. “So there’s this ex-student from my university who had opened a garden eatery....

So, it is not surprising that a lot of people complain about the fact they don’t know what to do when their partner shows a sudden change of mood or behaves in a certain way. So, to help some of the clueless boyfriends out there, we put together a list of things they need to keep in mind when handling such changes in their partner’s mood. What Causes Mood Swings In Women?...

Double standards in relationships may start small but can go on to assume large proportions. Examples of double standards in relationships can extend to financial issues and even sex. For instance, an offending partner may splurge liberally but monitor the partner’s expenditures. Similarly, when it comes to sex, a partner may enjoy certain acts but will refuse to do them for their partner. What Are Double Standards In Relationships? A relationship is all about sharing....

To have that taken away all of a sudden can leave us all sorts of confused. Confused about who we are, what we like, and if and when we will find love again. All of us have the tendency to be short-sighted when it comes to our present emotions. We talked to Shazia Saleem (Masters in Psychology), who specializes in separation and divorce counseling, for her insights on this issue....

1. Calm down first Marriage and first nights are something unavoidable for now in India. So calm your nerves and enjoy your first night with the man of your life. Also remember, the calmer you are, the better you ‘perform’. Related reading: 6 things every girl should do for maintaining hygiene down there 2. Be confident The more confident you are, the more you can put your points forward. And a confident person is also an attractive person, but do not come across as cocky, this may be a huge turn-off for a few people....

While picking a partner, more often than not we usually follow ideas that have been hardwired into the system by our parents. Sometimes we follow these patterns even without knowing it. And when we don’t, we land in a mess. So here are some of the things that I have heard Indian parents say repeatedly when it comes to relationships and picking up a partner for the rest of life....

It is, however, true that a relationship can recover from the setback of infidelity. Second chances do exist, yes. But it can take a while to develop the faith and rebuild the love that has been lost. How to fix a relationship after cheating is a long struggle but it is not impossible. Forgiveness In A Relationship There’s the pain of betrayal that the most loved person has caused them....

A love language is an individual’s way of expressing and receiving love in a relationship. It is their way of showing affection to their partner. Every individual has a different love language through which they express their feelings or prefer to receive love from their partner. The concept was developed by marriage counselor Dr. Gary Chapman and has since changed the way people view and perceive love. Chapman’s 5 Love Languages Discovering your partner’s love language helps build a healthy relationship....

I remember the day like it was yesterday. The morning was usual – my twins were fighting over some little issue. I had to pull the two boys apart from hitting each other and yell a “Stop fighting, you two.” My eight-month-old baby girl was crawling around the house and tasting anything that looked edible. The microwave was beeping, our baby dog Lulu was barking. With the yelling and the crying it was almost time for the children to go to school....

For many men, saying “I love you” is a display of their emotional vulnerability and they’re not conditioned to let that side of them be seen. In fact, thanks to centuries of propagated machismo, most men go to great lengths to keep their soft, emotional side guarded by walls of a tough exterior. That’s one of the reasons why so many of them avoid saying “I love you” to their partners or feel ill at ease saying it....

Waiting in the lounge, they struck up a conversation. “There’s nothing to be nervous of, he’s my friend. He will be gentle with you.” As my future father said these words, my mother felt an instant sense of relief and protection. There was something about him which was comforting and magical. Soon they met for lunch and the lunch turned into dinner. Endless conversations about life, love, friendship and me bonded them further....