Extra caring, conscious and attentive are only some of the things you need to be when you have a partner with depression. Are you living with a depressed spouse? Or can you relate to everything we just told you? If you’re thinking, ‘My partner is depressed’, look no further. Read this account to understand how by being a sturdy pillar of support you can help your partner with depression....
Can that be said about homosexual relationships? While some people are still a tad unsure about the topic, as reported in a new Tendermeets article we live in a much more accepting society where it is not a crime to be gay, it is not even the taboo it used to be. With that in mind, we’ll look at various elements of these relationships to understand their similarities and differences to other relationships....
Do you ever wonder why this 7th anniversary is equated with the so-called ‘itch’? Does it expose the alleged loopholes in a marriage? Or do high expectations shatter a couple’s happiness and lead them to break up? Are there deeper psychological dynamics involved that create unsettled feelings among the couples? According to the statistics available from the National Center for Health Statistics, the median duration of marriage was 7.2 years for couples who divorced in 1989 and 1990....
Crushes are not the same as falling in love. Love is a stronger and is a more consistent emotion. Crushes come and go, and are a lot less serious too. But as long as they last, crushes keep you fixated on the other person and drive you crazy in the same way that love sometimes does. You stay hooked and infatuated by their personality, looks and unique traits. You might wake up fantasizing about their washboard abs and go to bed reminiscing about the gorgeous shirt they wore in their Instagram post last week....
So how to get over a friendship breakup? Getting through a breakup is a long and tiring process which demands fortitude and patience. If you’re someone going through this, you’re going to need all the guidance you can get. But you’ve got me in your corner, and I know just what to do when you’re wondering how to get over a friend. There are ten ways to mend your heart....
However, this stereotype is as far removed from reality as can be, and we can only thank the stars for it. Of course, there are a few extreme cases where women get dealt a bad hand and spend decades of their life coping with the inhumane treatment meted out to them by their in-laws. That said, you cannot act from a point of prejudice and still hope to bond with your mother-in-law....
Fortunately for us, in the generation of online dating, you can find enough details about a person before you meet them. Their hobbies, likes and dislikes, and other basic info, are at your disposal. Of course, when you meet a person IRL, there are many other factors that come into play. What if she is too beautiful? What if you blurt out the embarrassing story you weren’t supposed to? Don’t worry, we got you....
If you are the only one making an effort in the relationship, it’s time to take a step back and let your partner realize that you cannot sustain this bond single-handedly. If you don’t, resentment will begin to seep into your relationship. And soon you may find yourself telling your bestie, “He took me for granted, so I left him!” To prevent that from happening, you need to break this unhealthy pattern before it gets the better of your partnership....
Hey, that’s fine. Even though it may not make sense at the moment, your love life is at times an endless cycle of breakups, makeups and relationship issues. Breakups strike in stages and can be nasty affairs, we all agree on that one. Once upon a time, you used to walk around everywhere hand-in-hand, flaunting your relationship. Cut to the present when you and your girlfriend are uncomfortable even being in the same room....
However, our marriage didn’t work out the way either of us wanted it to, and we ended up parting ways. While some of this can be attributed to what we didn’t have as a couple, a lot of it had to do with the changes that happen as you come into your own as a person. When you fall in love with someone at such a young age, there are so many things that you’re still not aware of....
There was a man, a 45-year-old professional who worked in a reputed IT firm. He was smart, suave and successful, but he had a problem too. He was obsessed with sex. Too much sex. Nothing ever satiated his hunger. One exceptionally stressful day led to his bad temper. So he met her, and without thinking twice, pounced on her, and kicked her. When she resisted, he covered her mouth with his rough hands and pressed himself hard on her....
But, what does it mean for a girl to have mommy issues? How do they develop and what are the signs? To answer our many curious questions on mommy issues in women, I have roped in counseling psychologist Kavita Panyam (Masters in Psychology and international affiliate with the American Psychological Association), who has been helping couples work through their relationship issues for over two decades. What Are Mommy Issues? Mothers sculpt a child – physically in the womb and emotionally through their interactions....
Who Was Sarama? Sarama was a rakshashi (demon) and Vibhishan’s wife. While not much is known about Sarama’s ancestry, in certain scriptures she is considered to be born a Gandharva’s daughter and it is said that Ravana himself chose her to be his brother’s wife. While all is conjecture, one thing that is widely accepted is the fact that she supported her husband’s thought and action wholeheartedly. Sarama was always by Vibhishan’s side....
Most people want to make things work as far as possible; it is only when they exhaust all possible pathways that they consider a breakup. But examining the different facets of your relationship is imperative before taking such a call. You don’t want to continue a connection that isn’t contributing to your growth, but you also don’t want to give up on a partner who has the potential to build a loving and lovely life with you....
A wise man once said that knowledge is power. So, to learn more about how supporting each other in a healthy relationship can nourish the bond between two people and how it paves the way for emotional intimacy, we reached out to psychologist Devaleena Ghosh (M.Res, Manchester University), founder of Kornash: The Lifestyle Management School, who specializes in couple’s counseling and family therapy. With her insights, we are here to take you through the basic concepts of what sustains love and happiness in a relationship....
1. What would you like your partner’s profession to be? Divya has been listening to all the English bands lately so her answer was straightforward. She wants a drummer in a band. She wants the tour buses and long jet plane rides that come as additional perks. When I investigated more, I found out that she wanted someone like John Legend, who would also be very sweet to her all the time....
A breakup results in a gaping void in your life, brought on by an integral part of your life being ripped apart. This, in turn, leaves you hurting and overcome with a sense of longing. A longing for those good old days when you were smitten with each other. For the touch of your partner, the sound of their voice, the way their lips curl up a certain way when they smile....
Dating dynamics for women Dating is considered as a stepping-stone to a romantic relationship. In its initial stages, it is seen as a form of courtship where two people with a mutual attraction meet casually. They may try to understand each other’s personality, or sometimes with a view to assess each other as a prospect for a more intimate relationship in the future. For many youngsters, the concept is a great way to add colour to their social life....
After all, for you, the experience of being in a relationship has been exactly the opposite. While you do get attracted to people and have no trouble dating casually, the minute your feelings begin to get intense or your partner gets invested in the relationship, you feel like you’re drowning in anxiety. As the relationship progresses, this anxiety snowballs out of control. You get so scared of commitment that you bolt away from strong feelings at the first opportunity you get....
The excessive attention you receive from your love interest is enough to make you feel like you are floating in the air. The extravagant and lavish gifts you are receiving are enough to spike up the levels of endorphin and dopamine in your body. You begin to think of this person as your one true love. However, when you find out that you were being love bombed, you’re left shattered and heartbroken, primarily because, by then, you’re in too deep and may struggle to break the attachment you’ve formed....
