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Wait a minute, just because these gifts aren’t expensive, don’t assume they look worn down. These gifts are affordable yet sophisticated and will stick to your budget. Whether she is moving out of the city, or getting married, listed below are some inexpensive gifts for women no matter what the occasion is. Best Inexpensive Gifts For Women Under $50 We have done the hard work for you and curated a list of small thoughtful gifts for her....

Compliments act as positive reinforcement, build trust between partners and make your relationship so much stronger. A recent study at the National Institute for Physiological Sciences in Japan unveiled an interesting link. To our brain, receiving a compliment (a social reward) is the same as receiving money. The same brain areas are activated in both cases, and the receiver of the reward performs better! So, if you’re looking for really cute things to say to your girlfriend every day or on special occasions, Bonobology’s list of 50 one-liners can help....

Flirty Conversation Starters To Break The Ice There comes a point when after months of pining, you finally get the number of your crush. This is the stage where you need to pierce through the wall of ice and awkwardness using the flaming passion of your words. Selecting the right convo starters with a crush is akin to walking on a tightrope – you have to balance flirty talk without going overboard and sounding like a creep....

The celebratory mood, the warmth, the gratitude. Think Christmas and Thanksgiving. And also warm quilts, hot chocolate, toasted marshmallows, and bonfires. It’s all of these things about the winter season that can bring you and your partner closer together. How, you ask? By serving as inspiration for some heart-melting date ideas for winter. 51 Cozy Winter Date Ideas To Try This Year Whether you’re the kind who wants to spend all your leisurely time indoors, snuggled up in your warm bed with your SO by your side, or someone who wants to feel every fresh snowflake melt on your face, there is no dearth of winter date ideas that can keep the flame of love fired up, come hail or sunshine....

In a world of fast dating and casual sex, the value of deeper connections is getting lost. The reason we look for meaningful relationships is to feel a sense of belonging. To connect at a level where we can unfurl who we are. The desire to belong is still at the core, but we’re drifting away from what centers us. Types Of Intimacy Couples are finding it hard to find the courage and safety to let each other in....

Guys being too good was not charming enough, was it? Why are all his intentions transparent? Where is the excitement? Being a good man was not good enough for us. What brought out excitement was the bad boy who behaved like a jerk for five days a week. Dating a bad boy has been appealing – he had a smooth tongue with sexy hair, swept you off your feet until you felt your heartbeat in your mouth....

Do you remember the last time you said “I love you” sincerely and not as a passing phrase? The consistent labor that goes into relationships, the whole spectrum of feelings – good, neutral and bad – that you navigate for one person, the storms you weather, and the deep comfort that you find in each other: all of this is a huge investment of time, love and energy. But too much comfort has its cons, as we will soon find out....

Slowly, you are starting to believe, “I am in a relationship but not happy with myself.” But the moment you think about ending this relationship, you start missing them more than ever. Memories from the good old days come rushing back. While envisaging a life without them, you see a blank, dark space in front of your eyes. Well, aren’t you in a pickle? What do you do when you love someone but don’t want to be with them?...

In 1975, I got through the tenth standard board exams with flying colours. What else could you be in those days except good at studies or sport? I was also a terrific sprinter and my coach wanted me to train for state-level running. (As told to Anney Sam) I Lost My Virginity To A Married Man Is it stupid to give your virginity to a married man? yes it was and by imagination didn’t help matters either....

He had come to pick an anniversary gift for his wife. Ironic, isn’t it? It felt like love, maybe it was. The sunrise seemed prettier, flowers smelt sweeter and I could not wait to wake up in the morning to see if there was a message from him or a voice mail. We were exchanging pictures, sometimes ten a day. He made me feel wanted and beautiful. He appreciated everything about me, my designs, my dressing, my lips… I was hitting the gym with the precision of a clockwork mouse, getting fitter, toned and I loved the person who looked back at me in the mirror....

Dating in today’s modern and busy world is tough. I don’t mean that there aren’t enough men, but usually, all the good men often seem out of league. And those who do agree to go on a date, well, the real story is often different from the glossed up ones you see on TV or read about in magazines. Most women have complained of having a bad experience on first dates, and all for different reasons....

Hazel’s name was changed so that the bride and groom could marry in a Gurudwara as per its rules. Women in India are vulnerable to this split identity disorder that hits them right after marriage and continues until death do them part. However, a love marriage, at its bare minimum, calls for acceptance – for who you are and what you believe in. It seems to me that just like us, Yuvraj and Hazel are also products of strong cultural conditioning....

Janamashtami celebrates not only the advent of the dark-hued Vishnu incarnation on earth but also his childhood as a cowherd, his mischievous ways with the gopikas and finally, his singing of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna, during the epic battle of Mahabharata. Krishna was friend philosopher and guide to Draupadi, wily political advisor to the Pandavas and the just, peace-loving ruler of Dwarka. He famously adopted the form that his lovers or devotees needed....

Click here to read about this woman who got rejected because her breasts were too small. He Rejected Me But Why Does He Check My WhatsApp Status Often? But I had sensed that he likes me too, even though I am plump and overweight. He keeps checking my updated WhatsApp status even now. And I can see that he has viewed it. Why does he do that? He always sees my Whatsapp status....

It’s important to note that avoidance does not translate into refusal, so don’t allow your heart to break. Rather, accept the fact that he requires some space and time. Instead of a passive-aggressive move of shutting him out, have a kind conversation and express your feeling that you both might be in need of a breather. How to tell if someone is avoiding you? Sometimes, apart from your instincts, there are ways to know if a guy is avoiding you....

Don’t take it personally. It’s not about you not being up to his standards, it’s about him being completely sure before he takes the plunge. Leo men, pretty much like the lion that represents their zodiac, are wild. They’re extravagant, passionate, and demand absolute adoration from their partner. And these are only some of the few qualities a Leo man expects from a woman. How Does A Leo Man Test A Woman – 13 Odd/Peculiar Ways Before you’re led to believe that Leo men are too hard on their partners, you must consider why a Leo man tests you....

The honeymoon phase is now over, and the roses seem stale. The relationship feels like a load that you are dragging on. Once, either one of the partners comes face-to-face with this feeling, your relationship hits the rock bottom. Falling out of love happens in long-term relationships. After the relationship ends, you begin to wonder: Why do people fall out of love suddenly? What went wrong? Do guys fall out of love easily?...

Some of them I haven’t even met in person – just spoken to them on the phone and that was enough! 1. Dude being forced This was the first ‘date’ I went out on – set up by the folks. I was really not sure what to do or say – just ordered coffee and as usual, I asked the waiter to make mine sugarless. The guy asks me suspiciously, “You don’t have sugar in your coffee?...

To find out more about the transitions that take place in the dating stages and if there are any limitations in meeting your partner, we reached out to Pragati Surekha (MA in Clinical Psychology). She is also a leadership coach and specializes in dating and loveless marriages. She says, “Dating someone and how often you ought to or want to meet them can’t be put together in one box. Each couple has a different experience....

Whether it’s a sad break up after a long, serious relationship or getting ghosted by a guy you had just begun seeing, let it shatter your heart into bits but not your self-esteem. Give yourself a two-day moping period where you watch all the romcoms in the world and order in ice cream like it’s nobody’s business. Everyone deserves that sometimes. But once that two-day period is over, it is essential that you bounce back and show him what he lost....