Our friend Sandra had quite a few ideas for Rebecca. So she tried everything we suggested. From casual sex to shooting ranges to wellness resorts. Rebecca seems much better now, while I still struggle. Sandra and I still argue about what worked for her. She thinks it was either all the guys Rebecca met in Vegas or the iguana she adopted. But I wanted to dive deeper into the science of ‘How to lose feelings for your boyfriend?...
Deepak Kashyap says: So you have the classical dilemma of prioritising your values. In order to do that successfully, you will need a couple of virtues. Let me explain. A value is anything you wish to pursue or keep; in this case, it’s your mother’s approval and your future wife’s love. A virtue is something of a tool that would help you get closer to, if not entirely achieve those values; in this case, they would be authenticity, confidence, patience and compassion for self as well for others involved in the situation....
Is jealousy a sign of love? Does it just signify trust issues? Can it just be pinned down to one cause, or is there a whole host of things you’re now going to need to read up on? Getting to the bottom of jealousy isn’t really going to require you to do too much digging. Especially since we’ve brought along counseling psychologist Shazia Saleem (Masters in Psychology), who specializes in separation and divorce counseling, to help tell us all there is to know about this necessary evil....
But how exactly do you go about trying to figure out limerence vs love difference when you’re too busy being stuck in a phase of never-ending adoration? In the midst of your obsession, you may not even realize the harm you’re causing yourself. So, what is limerence? Does limerence turn into love? Let’s take a crack at everything you need to know with insights from clinical psychologist Devaleena Ghosh (M....
The fear after divorce is real and debilitating. You are trying to get a foothold in the dating game again, while your heart and mind might now have fresh barriers against love. Happily ever after seems too far-fetched and unrealistic for sure when a marriage you thought was going to last forever has crumbled. How will your heart and soul, having witnessed it fail, still believe in love? And that’s where all sorts of fears after divorce that concern finding love stem from....
Mary Kom and the man behind her success Women always don’t have to be behind successful men. Sometimes women stay in the limelight while their men stay behind to support them, inspire them and love them. One celebrity couple who has this kind of equation are MC Mary Kom and Karung Onkholer (Onler). Mary Kom’s husband Onler has been her rock. International boxer Mary Kom hails from a poor family in Manipur....
The condition is clinically referred to as andropause. It’s similar to what a woman goes through when she’s on her period or PMSing. Much like menopause in women, andropause or male menopause causes men to go through pretty intense physical and mental changes that, to a certain extent, depend on their hormone levels too. More or less every man experiences this syndrome starting in their late 40s, intensifying as they age....
There was no first night bleeding My wife went on to report that she has never had sex before with anyone. How is it that she did not bleed then on the first night, during our first intercourse? If a woman does not bleed on her wedding night what does it mean? Is first night bleeding necessary to prove she is a virgin? My first wife had bled on the first night in my first marriage when we had sex....
The sage who wanted to test his wife Once upon a time, there lived a sage Maudgalya, who was married to Nalayani. For some strange and unexplained reason, the sage decided to test his wife. He developed a debilitating disease (supposedly leprosy) due to which he remained diseased and unable to do anything and would get angry for no reason. Nalayani took great care of her husband and would bear all his tantrums....
The ‘perfect relationship’ has long been the elusive dream that everyone’s looking to turn into reality. When it starts to look more like a race against time and as though the gods aren’t looking out for you, your hopes of finding a ‘perfect relationship’ may just take a hit. It’s no surprise that no relationship is perfect. Although when you’re in one, it can seem like there’s nothing more perfect than what your infatuation is making you see....
Feeding, cleaning, laundry and other chores tend to take up all your time, and keeping the romance alive in a relationship takes a backseat. This is what kills marriages. Couples who forget to talk and spend time with each other inevitably grow distant, despite staying under the same roof and providing for the same child. Not any more. In this article, we’re going to look the different ways of how to keep a relationship strong after having a baby....
The Virgo Man In Love If you want a Virgo man to chase you and fall in love with you, you first need to know what a Virgo man is like when he’s in love. Loving a Virgo man is bliss. But you need to understand him first. About the Virgo sign and Virgo personality traits Signs a Virgo man is falling in love Being analytical and straightforward people, Virgos aren’t the best at hiding their feelings once they know you’re the one....
Did you know those born under the sign of the ram have steamy passion running through them? They are Aries, by the way. Leos like their ego stroked and love it when they get to play the role of the dominant partner. Some may want sex right after a small peck while some do not engage in PDA at all but are a tiger between the sheets. Check out your sign and your partner’s to see what do they like....
For both the man and the woman, sex should not just be a channel for satisfying one’s personal desires, but also an act of giving. While your own desires may drive your sexual urges, you cannot be ignorant of your partner’s needs. The Importance Of Generosity Sex It is said that a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. I also heard a stand-up comedian say that it’s a couple of inches lower, and have the audience in peals of laughter....
Here are some star signs that are known to be the best when it comes to flirting. 1. Aries These guys bring flamboyance to the art of flirting. The puppy looks with glittery-eyes, walking straight up to you? That’s the classic Aries invention. What makes an Arian tick is a fact that they can be aggressive without seeming like it. They’re the ones who would buy you a drink but, ask you about which one you want before they go ahead....
And now you’re probably thinking, “Oh god, why does it have to be so hard to please a woman?” Let me tell you, it’s really not. All women want is a guy who can be real with them, show them a good time and show a little bit of respect. But I can’t deny that the wrong hairspray could indeed make you lose some points. So watch out for that....
One day you feel all the love in the world toward this person, the next you can’t be bothered to reply to a text. When you finally start seeing the good qualities and convince yourself that maybe you really are in love, someone else comes rolling into your life, leaving you to ask, “What if?” Keeping someone on the hook while you’re feeling unsure in a relationship isn’t a good experience for anyone....
The hopes of numerous singles were crushed, and it seemed like most of them would have to settle for a life of celibacy and solitude. That is, until the concept of virtual dating came into existence. Yes! There is an alternative. Although it’s not the ideal way to meet the love of your life, more and more people are choosing to go on dates via video calls, voice calls, etc....
Kaagaz Ke Phool is the swan song of the brilliant filmmaker Guru Dutt, who was known to be ahead of his time. He put everything he had in making the film. He was completely invested emotionally in the film too. Interestingly enough, the basic premise of the film was close to his real life. Related reading: 5 things people respect most in their partner Guru Dutt was looking for a fresh face for his films when he spotted Waheeda Rehman in Hyderabad and gave her her first chance in CID as a moll....
Why is it necessary to dress appropriately on a first date? The way you dress speaks volume about the person you are. It is a way of expressing your style, personality, beliefs and values. If you want to make yourself presentable and irresistible to your partner then you have to dress appropriately on a first date. Your clothing will give you an opportunity to be confident and highlight that part of your body which you love the most....
