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What are abusive relationships? An abusive relationship is a pattern of manipulative behaviour in which a partner is forced to give up his comfort zone due to physical and emotional suffering. This dynamic disturbs the balance in an amorous relationship. It becomes more a power game where the abuser asserts power and manipulation over the helpless victim. One individual heavily imposes their ideas on the partner, isolates them from their family, friends and relatives, and hampers their support system....

It was a love marriage all right, but it was an inter-caste alliance too, so in the honeymoon period I found myself Googling the new traditions and other intricacies of the new surname I bore. Everyone was assessing and analysing me, examining me 24/7. A period that I was always terrified of was when twice during the year the older generation observed a week-long fast in honour of the family deity....

Bollywood’s obsession with derogatory item songs This has been a much-talked-about topic for some time now. Critics and feminists have been crying hoarse over the social impact of these item numbers and there is a constant debate on how Bollywood is failing the women of India. But these songs are made and flourish on the charts. But why is there are a need to have such derogatory lyrics in the songs?...

Being a motherless fourth daughter of a police officer who had cancer, my life was not easy from the very beginning. A troubled childhood taught me how horrible it is to be born as a girl in a backward, conservative family of a small town. My younger brother (who was just a year younger than me) got all the attention and love from my dad and relatives, whereas we (girls) were always unwanted, mistreated....

That said, it’s not rocket science to find the answer to how to keep a Cancer man hooked. So rest easy there. You just need to be willing to put yourself out there and make him feel desired and loved to grab and hold his interest. Given that a Cancer man in love is a pure delight to be with, we assure you, it will be well worth the effort....

In case you are not aware of the things that dampen your spirit unknowingly, read on. Also, read on to know what the major turn-offs are for each Zodiac sign. Aries: Turn off – Planned intimacy Aries can get excited fast but planned intimacy is not their thing. Spontaneous outbursts of fun are what they are looking for. Since they are quick to get mad and quick to cool down as well, if you are the kind of person who holds on to a grudge, you can shut an Arian down....

Tried shaking things up a bit, with some music? Go matchy-matchy or contrast or dive into citrusy yellows and oranges! Do what makes you smile! Not enough excitement in life? Time to say, ‘challenge accepted’. Do you need a romantic and fun night-in? Or did you want to the evening to be more participative? Feeling creative? Try pottery! Dumb charades anyone? Or you could channel your inner bookworm? Life is hard?...

It is great if you peeps are together and living-in but if you are far away from each other, then here are a few cute goodnight texts that you can send him to make his nights sweeter. He may be embarrassed to admit it, but he loves getting these texts from you every night. A Goodnight Text To Make Him Smile Being in a long distance relationship is difficult. You keep missing the one you love, especially when you sleep alone on a bed that seems far too large and lonely....

You must make sure that the person is worthy of your unwavering trust before getting committed to them. We know doubting your boyfriend isn’t the most pleasant feeling. However, it is also equally important that you don’t turn a blind eye to the glaring red flags in a relationship. If you can already spot the red flags and want to know if he is really trustworthy, we’re here to tell you the tell-tale signs you need to lookout for....

10 Things That Make a Woman Commit To A Man Why do women feel a restlessness in their gut that tells them to break free from one relationship but a sense of complete security in another? What is it that makes the same person behave so differently in two different relationships? What makes a woman commit to a man? If you too have been flustered about female psychology on commitment, these 10 insights on what a woman looks for before taking the plunge into a forever relationship:...

If that’s something you’ve had to deal with often, know that you’re not alone. Wives coming up with excuses to wriggle out of sex is a common occurrence in most marriages. Some of these excuses may be far too relatable to not elicit a chuckle out of you. 10 Ultimate Excuses Wives Make To Not Have Sex “My wife avoids intimacy and uses all kinds of excuses to get out of having sex,” said Josh to his friend, Ruel....

Even so, you should, if possible, date a complete opposite. They’ll open you up like no one else, and help you delve deeper into yourself, make you realize things about yourself you’d be oblivious to before. Not convinced? Let’s take a look at why we think dating someone who wants to do acro yoga while you want to read a book at home is going to be good for you....

A recent survey conducted on over 90,000 men and women revealed that 78.6% of men and 91.6% of women admitted to having an emotional affair. However, the percentage of emotional affairs that turn physical is not as high as you would imagine it to be. Having said that, the possibility of emotional infidelity turning into a physical one cannot be overruled. The trouble is, since there’s no real evidence of infidelity when it comes to emotional bonds, you might end up telling yourself that you’re imagining things....

But Helen was the anti-heroine or ‘vamp’ of the ’50s and ’60s who wore lovely Western clothes, drank alcohol, danced and had the unspeakable – premarital sex. So, while the heroine suffered throughout the movie, Helen had fun on screen. But off-screen her life was anything but fun. She has struggled at each step of her life to survive. There is so much we don’t know about the gorgeous and magnificent Helen of Bollywood....

Psychologist Nandita Rambhia (MSc, Psychology), who specializes in CBT, REBT, and couples counseling, helped us analyze the friend-with-benefits dynamic. She says, “When you are friends with benefits, it means that you get into a sexual relationship, but you don’t get romantically attached or you don’t have future plans as a couple together.” 13 Friends With Benefits Boundaries That Must Be Followed You might think that it’s easier to have sex in the night and then pretend nothing happened the next morning....

Whatever the reason, we are nobody to judge yet sexist terms like “sugar mama” and “cougar” are casually thrown around. A more couth term for such relationships is “May-December Romance”. The judgment notwithstanding, these relationships are becoming commonplace. According to a survey, 34% of women over the age of 40 were dating younger men. However, it is also true that they continue to face societal contempt when age shouldn’t be a problem because no one other than the two people in a relationship really knows what works for them....

Vacations of this kind are great places to pick up tricks and tips for understanding and discussing the chasing game with your girls. Women want men to chase them over phone calls, texts and even during conversations. They will do everything to make sure the guy does not lose interest. Even going to the length of ignoring him and playing hard to get. This is because they love the thrill of it, and if a woman can make a man chase her forever, it’s like the ultimate satisfaction....

But even the best of relationships fray and lag, and could sometimes use a little help. Even if there’s nothing wrong as such, there’s always room to make your relationship stronger. And what better way to figure out new ways to make your most intimate connections better than with advice tucked away in the pages of some of the best relationship books! And, being the relationship nerds that we are, we at Bonobology went deep into our bibliophile book stacks to bring you some of the best relationship books to read....

Best Harry Potter Gift Ideas That Any Fan Will Love If the person loves winter we suggest you consider the scarf, sweatshirt and throw blanket; if they are quirky and adventurous, gift them the hip flask or Dobby socks. Bookmark the earrings or makeup brushes if they are girly, gift them the cookbook if they are a budding chef, and consider some wall art with an inspirational quote if they are going through a tough time....

In the absence of it, even the strongest connection can come undone sooner or later. So does that mean when respect is lost in a relationship there is no hope for the future? Well, not necessarily. If you and your partner can recognize this worrying tendency for what it is and take measures to rein it in, it is possible to turn things around. For that, you need to recognize that you’re dealing with disrespect in a relationship....