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The pain of losing someone you love and cherish deeply is augmented manifold when you know that it was your actions that drove you apart. Mistakes in a relationship happen from both sides. But if you have crossed a line with yours, it can be a lot harder to undo that damage. For instance, if you cheated on your partner, the guilt can trigger the “I ruined my relationship” realization, coupled with a sinking feeling, even before your partner comes to know of the transgression....

What mature women want in a relationship is not very different from what any mature person would want from their romantic partner. Since their outlook toward life is alike, and the importance they give to core values hits a match, both men and women who are mature, more or less, find similar things attractive in a potential partner and a relationship. Let us first take a look at the signs of a mature woman....

The first year of being married is not a piece of cake. On some days it might feel like one, while on other days you will want to burn your house down. The first-year of marriage is at the highest risk of divorce and the risk may extend to the second year. You could actually end up fighting all the time in your first year of marriage and even feel that you made the greatest mistake by getting married in the first place....

Or it could simply be a case of life getting in the way. As we become so engrossed in our lives trying to navigate the many stressors and challenges, we tend to take those who were there for us every step of the way for granted. It’s time you make them feel loved. The answer to how to show someone you care about them doesn’t have to be grand or complicated....

You need to realize that your co-workers are not really your family members who will put up with those weird gifts every year and won’t mind the fact that you messed up their gifts, yet again. You shouldn’t be surprised then if they don’t hold the elevator door open or save the last donut in the cafeteria for you. Okay, okay, take a deep breath. Nothing as awful as that is going to happen....

Here is a list of some amazing gift items for that special woman in your life — be it your sister, your better half, or even your mom who may have graduated from a course or studied for a diploma late in life. Pick a suitable present from the list and drop by at her doorstep to wish her the best for all her upcoming adventures. 32 Best Graduation Gifts For Her Here’s a pointer to keep in mind while you explore university graduation gifts for her — it should have some utility in the new life she is about to undertake....

I have spent enough time on Tinder by now to know that it is difficult to strike up a conversation at times. In this day and age, Tinder is not just something lonely people use. The competition is tough and how things will proceed with your match all depends on the first impression you make. 37 Funny Tinder Questions Your Matches Will Love And Respond To Here’s what I think must have happened – a cutie hasn’t responded to you in a while and you just checked your DM a few seconds ago, still nothing....

In those early days when you view everything about a potential love interest with rose-tinted lenses, it is possible to lose sight of these red flags in a relationship. However, this rookie mistake can cause you a lot of pain and agony later on. It is, therefore, essential to be clear about what are some of the longterm relationship deal breakers for you and weigh a prospect vis-a-vis these yardsticks before taking the plunge....

Whether it is just to understand him better or to find out if he is serious about you or not, you can choose from this list. Or you can use some of these trick questions to ask your boyfriend to see if he’s cheating on you. These questions will even save you from delaying an inevitable breakup. But before that, let’s also look at the questions you should NOT ask your boyfriend....

1. Be the maroon goddess It’s vintage, it’s gorgeous and perfect lingerie for your bridal trousseau. Put a robe on and let the game begin! 2. Come, let’s play! Feeling a little hot down there? Slip into this transparent two-piece and watch your husband’s jaw come unhinged. 3. Delicate like a plum Not going out on a Saturday doesn’t mean you have to be in your pyjamas. Wear this fine satin nightdress with heels and get kinky with him....

For instance, Richard wanted a child while Jenny felt she was not ready to handle a career disruption at the moment. It did not help that she was constantly told by her partner that her biological clock was ticking! That just made her fume all the more. How could they learn to just stop fighting in a relationship? To address this issue we have inputs from two experts – Kashish Vyas, counselor and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner, and Riddhi Doshi Patel, child psychologist and founder-director of Rhhyns Academy in Mumbai....

Before you embark on this new journey, you want to make sure that you have ticked off some things off of your bucket list. Married life is going to change your responsibilities and priorities dramatically. Don’t worry, you will still be happy and be yourself. But there’s just a different kick about enjoying the last few days of being unmarried and spending time getting crazy with your bestie! So if you’re the bride and have super fun bestie, have you thought of any things to do before marriage for bride?...

One of the hardest parts of a relationship is figuring out how to keep it balanced. Developing a balanced relationship requires a lot of communication and understanding between the couple. It is built upon the right amount of wanting to please each other and being true to yourself. This might sound simple enough, but life has a way of challenging you at every turn. As your relationship grows, both of you are forced to change and get out of your comfort zones....

One of the reasons a husband doesn’t want his partner anymore, according to a recent research, is income. It was found that male psychological distress reaches a minimum when the wives make 40% of total household income. The distress reaches at the highest level when men are entirely economically dependent on their wives. To find out the other reasons a husband no longer wants to be intimate with his spouse, we reached out to psychologist Jayant Sundaresan....

I pictured a tall macho husband whirling me easily on the dance floor as the movie heroes do. I pictured my slim waist, our happy faces, his strong arms and my lithe body to complete the picture. But seems like we have an asymmetric relationship where I love to dance and he is not willing to try even. Alas, there are strong arms and happy faces but the rest is all missing....

No matter what situation your relationship is going through, breaking up over text should be your last resort. When a guy breaks up with you over text or a girl calls it quits with a message, the first thing that comes to mind is that they are not ready to take accountability and face the consequences of a breakup. In a way, breaking up with someone over text is like taking an escape route....

Physical intimacy is very important in a relationship; it can be the very basis of a relationship, because if a touch is not compatible, the relationship wouldn’t last too long. Touch expresses emotion after all. Related reading: Touch me like you mean it! What happened when I touched him for the first time… Holding hands Suppose you two are sitting beside each other, and he suddenly just holds your hand, but very gently....

Since there is a distance or a physical gap in this relationship, the challenges seem to amplify. Yes, long-distance relationship problems are plenty. When it comes to issues such as long-distance communication, conflict resolution, building faith and practicing honesty, LDRs pose greater risks and difficulties. However, if you overcome those and are able to ensure a healthy connection in a long-distance relationship, there is truly no relationship stronger than that....

The play, full of double entendre, sets many precedents in 411 BC Athens including being a commentary on sexual relations in Greece of that time – a time where it was a largely male-dominated society. While the play was a social satire, it reminded me of how we need to write some rules again. In this increasingly materialistic world, one has to speak the language of the ‘other’ to get that fleeting moment of attention…That small gap in a man’s consciousness when he is actually listening and not just nodding at every word a woman says....

Just like her career, she also wishes to have a successful relationship where there won’t be any questions about playing games with each other. Do men like dating financially independent women? According to a survey conducted by The Wall Street Journal on how 21st-century men value independence in wives and daughters, it is seen that while 45% of men consider being attractive as one of the most important qualities for their wife or female partner, just 11% said so for their daughter....