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Click here to read this confession story: I tried BDSM and here is what happened. 8 Things Every Husband Secretly Wants In Bed Oh, hang on, just a quick add-on, these might change from time to time depending upon whether your hubby is feeling energetic, lust-filled, tired, sleepy, sexy, hungry, grumpy, or any other myriad of emotions. Let’s go! 1. Real guidance Yep, some guys like to get straight to the point and be told, hands down what their wife wants....

For the unaware, stonewalling is basically giving your partner the silent treatment. Such a toxic behavior pattern can have long-term effects on the relationship as well as on both parties involved, especially the one at the receiving end of it. We spoke to Avantika Tripathi, who specializes in social anxiety, stress management, mindfulness, and relationship counseling through rational-emotive and person-centered therapy, to understand what stonewalling is, how it damages a relationship, and how to deal with stonewalling if one falls prey to it....

If you’re ignoring the glaring reasons to take a break in a relationship, you’re basically writing its obituary. No, your problems won’t magically go away after a break but it’ll do you some good to step away from a stressful situation for a while. But how do you decide which problems are big enough to warrant taking a break from a relationship for your mental health? And how long should a break in a relationship last?...

What Is Considered A Situationship? There is no strict definition of a situationship. It’s a relationship that you are unable to define or put a name to. Here, two people can be friendly, sexual, or deeply in love, but they are not a couple. Unlike a relationship, there are no responsibilities to bear here. You can be as free or as committed as your heart desires. Moreover, you are free to choose the extent of the situationship and elongate it or snip it short if you want....

It was then that I found my life partner over conversations about coffee and marriage. It was all so sudden yet so magical, that I still think about those days and feel a sense of fondness. Is it normal to experience butterflies in your stomach after all these years? Flirting, Romance, Coffee And Marriage I fell in love with my husband and by the late 90s, we were married. I knew it was meant to be right from the start....

Modern relationships and the importance of space The durability of the modern marriage rests on the space that the couple gives each other. Unlike the cloying relationship that was idolised in yesteryears, in today’s world, granting space within the relationship symbolises a healthy union. The erstwhile concept of a happy marriage was all about sharing everything, your life, your time, even hobbies. Women could not imagine spending time on their own or opting for an evening out with their friends, leaving the spouse on his own....

Inevitably, there were those little things that had crept in. Small lies. Unknown phone calls. Furtive mails. Messages. Social media had not come into play then. Other small but essential things happened, something that we could have hidden from each other but we didn’t. Like that woman, I consorted with when in Mumbai. Like that person from Bangalore, she decided to have dinner with. Related reading: It had all started with innocuous flirting on WhatsApp We told each other because we loved each other....

Why should you watch erotic movies as a couple? Well, we agree that you and your man do not need any external stimulation to make love. However, there are some days when you do not wish to spend the evening drinking out and just want to chill and Netflix at home. And a little hot, steamy and sexy session under the sheets. A chilled out night with the only two of you doing things you love can be enough to turn your man on and make him go weak in the knees and Add some visual, romantic turn-on movies to the equation and you have a perfect recipe of a great lovemaking session ahead....

Yes, how you were raised affects relationships you forge as adults, particularly – but not limited to – romantic connections. Since these influences don’t operate on a conscious level, a lot of people go through life without self-awareness about why they tend to react to certain situations the way they do. Why do you feel insecure? Why do you attract toxic people in your life? Why do you need your partner to make you feel whole?...

When your marriage is on the rocks, there are many signs which will indeed tell you so. For starters, you two won’t talk as much. And if you do, you’ll find something or the other to disagree about. Moreover, you don’t feel like doing romantic gestures for each other anymore like you did during the honeymoon phase of the relationship and you cannot even remember the last time you two had sex....

The question had haunted and confused her for a long time. Since that relationship ended, she had put in every ounce of strength and courage to pull herself together and get her life back on track. She did feel a strong love for her husband – the endearing, affectionate kind. Not, the knock-the-wind-out-of-you love that she continues to harbor for her ex. She has tried to come to terms with the possibility that loving someone you truly loved is a lifelong journey....

Specifically, you need to share your opinions about raising children and adopting pets as well as discuss career goals and money management. One approach you can take to start this conversation is to arrange a convenient time when you can both talk about these things in depth. Raising kids You can’t avoid talking about having kids. The best time to have this conversation is before you get married. It’s a mistake to presume that you know how your partner will react when you talk about children....

Signs Her Father Will Never Approve Of You Your fear is unfounded or not can be checked out quickly. All fathers of the prospective bride are rather hard to impress. They usually disapprove their girl’s choice. Just check out the film Father Of The Bride and you will know what we are talking about. You have to keep making the effort to win the to-be dad-in-law over but you have to know if your winning tactics would work at all....

Well, what you think might go against the demands of your gender role, might actually work out well in your favor. And by working, I do not just mean life in general, but also with emphasis on your romantic life. It is natural that you, as a shy man, find it hard to flirt, because the dictionary of flirtation has the language of extroversion. Or so we’ve been told. But here’s the important thing....

Frankly, they are the ones who are craving to be in love. Giving up on love might seem the logical reaction of someone who may have not found that special one yet but it certainly does not mean that love is an illusion and only a chosen few can get it in life. Everyone – from the realist to the romantic – needs a person to make them feel complete, to share joy and grief with, and to be their partner in the journey of life....

It can be tough to attract a divorcee because she is not looking for superficial love but something deeper that touches her soul. Unfortunately, divorcees are viewed with much prejudice and have to deal with a lot of judgment in our society. This is also why divorced women rarely get into new relationships. Moreover, they are scared of being manipulated and betrayed again. A divorced woman will act with prudence and caution because she does not wish to get hurt again....

For example, some sites are better to use if you are ready to settle down and get serious as they tend to attract like-minded people, while others are more frequented by those who are just looking for some casual fun. So, how do you choose which one is right for you? Finding a dating site for professionals is not hard work. There are some dating sites that are for older people and some of the best free dating sites are for serious relationships....

The trick lies in using everything they hate to your advantage. It’s time to turn the tables on the narcissist who’s been making your life hell. Let’s provoke the provoker, and wound their precious pride. To give you an extra edge on your mission, I have some insights from a brilliant expert with over a decade of experience as a counselor. Nishmin Marshall is the former director of suicide prevention center SAATH and an expert in areas like anger management, depression and abusive marriage....

A divorce is painful for you and for the children, there is no other way to go about it. But if you are mindful, know all the right things to say and if you follow our co-parenting tips given below, the pain can be less for your children. Effective Co Parenting Tips To Manage Joint Custody Of Child Availing joint custody of a child is a decent way of starting your life after divorce....

Let’s face it, the perfect romance does not exist. Happily ever after is just a myth as after the incredibly dreamy courtship comes the harsh reality of everyday living. Differences of opinion crop up, each side sticks to their perspective and soon comes a point when a couple asks themselves – ‘Is this the man/woman I fell in love with?’ At this stage, finding ways to stop arguing with your boyfriend every day or not to let arguments with your girlfriend escalate becomes the single biggest relationship goals....