What started off as, “How will I ever live without him”, slowly changed to, “He will repent what he has lost”, and it finally ended with, “To hell with him”. In between these comments were days, weeks, and months of tears, doubting self-confidence, hurt and immense anger. Then, as other things and people gained priority, because, after all, we all move on, it all began to gradually get hazy. I stopped thinking about him every waking hour of every day....

There’s a chance not every marriage separation will turn into a formal divorce. But it’s still a time of turmoil and emotional upheaval. Having some sort of a roadmap at such times helps you to tackle them in a healthier, more focused manner, and that’s where we hope these tips will come in handy. How To Start A Separation Spending some time apart from a warring husband or wife can be a good idea for many failing relationships....

(As told to Mehul Vora) My Husband Locked Me Up For Three Days It felt really special. I was having a great time until one day when I saw a sudden change in Aditya. He was behaving weirdly. One Friday, Aditya came home and I was in the kitchen. He grabbed me and took me inside the room and locked the door. We made love and when it was all over it was Monday morning....

“Shall I serve dinner?” Finally I broke the silence. “Yes,” he switched off the TV. I went to the kitchen. He followed me. We sat to dine. The sound of silence was replaced by the sound of cutlery. As we lay beside one another later, the silence was soon broken by the familiar sound of his snores. My mind once again wandered down memory lane. “How will I live?” This question hounded me again and again since the day they came into our life....

These feelings that can engulf someone before a wedding are called “pre-bridal blues” more commonly known as “cold-feet.” Don’t let the modest name fool you, though. A severe case of the jitters can end up completely taking over you, leaving you incapable of walking down that aisle. Since you wouldn’t want your special day to be marred by what’s going on in your mind, let’s take a look at the causes of pre-wedding anxiety and how you can deal with pre-wedding depression....

This is an equation that women in normal relationships just cannot fathom. A frequently asked question is, “OMG! What’s it like to date a comedian? Jokes every day? You must be so happy?” To which her reply always is “Uh.” A lot of people refuse to consider dating a comedian as a stable relationship. Most people assume comedians are goofy people who crack jokes and take nothing seriously. That their reason for dating is to take the girl out so that they can get material for their next set....

This Is How The Story Of Tara And Chandradev Goes… Let me tell you an interesting story from the first book of Shrimad Devi Bhagavatam, Chapter XI. Sage Brihaspati, the guru of the gods, was married to Tara, a young, beautiful and lively woman. Once she visited the land of Chandra, the moon. She instantly fell in love with Chandra and was enamoured by his youthful looks and his skills of lovemaking....

I tucked my 18-month-old daughter in for the night, gave her a peck on the forehead and another to my 4-year-old son, switched on the night lamp and tiptoed out. It had been a long day, what with work and taking care of two always-high-on-energy munchkins, but sleep remained elusive – as it always does when I’m alone in my bed. The fact that the man of the house was in the US on work only meant I had many more such nights to grapple with....

Click here to read about the love of Lord Krishna When Pradyumna and Mayawati were Kama Dev and Rati Kama Dev was created by the mind of Lord Brahma, with a purpose to form a cultivated society. To lay a foundation of love. If you look at mythological love stories from Indian History, you realise that back then, gender equality wasn’t an issue and love wasn’t taboo, so a goddess with similar traits named Rati was also created....

Sex in itself is good. I mean, it’s sex. Sex is like the lunch hour at a kindergarten. You run about, not being able to decide what to do because everything seems so nice. Yeah, that’s sex. Great sex, on the other hand, is like getting to eat a chocolate-dipped cookie after having a large bacon-ham-cheese pizza with extra cheese. 1. The foreplay itself is mind-blowing It cannot be repeated enough how important foreplay is to have great sex....

While there is no denying that a positive outlook can be an asset to your mental well-being, when one embraces (or is forced to) positive thinking in contradiction to their external and inner reality, it turns toxic. Toxic positivity stems from a rejection of uncomfortable emotions in favor of a cheerful façade. This can be problematic because life and an individual’s circumstances aren’t always positive. We are all dealt a few knockout punches along the way....

If you’re a cishet male/female, chances are you have never thought about how everyone in a restaurant will stare at you and judge you if you’re going out on a date. Things are starkly different for people in the LGBTQ community. In conversation with trans rights activist and transgender model Naaz Joshi, we uncover the problems the transgender community faces while on the quest for love. What Problems Do Transgenders Face While Finding Love?...

In this modern world where it’s hard to find a partner who matches your preferences and tastes, it’s even harder for religious individuals to find love. It’s because they’d not only want a serious and committed relationship but also someone who shares their faith. Therefore, dating apps such as Upward are lifesavers as they help bring together a group of people from the same religion. You don’t have to depend on church congregations anymore to find someone because through this app, you can choose from a large number of people who share your values....

If you have been in a relationship, you’d know all too well that what women really mean when they say certain things, especially when upset or disappointed, can be the polar opposite of the words coming out of their mouths. Communication in relationships requires you to gauge and identify the difference between what she says and what she really means. To really fix any misunderstandings or avoid any major problems, you must understand her and her intentions clearly....

So, what do you need to do to know a person better on the first date? Simple! Just ask the right first date questions. And don’t worry about them either because we are here to help you. We understand the value of getting it right in the first go. As Charles R. Swindoll said, “First impressions never have a second chance.” Your mind is probably occupied with conversation starters and the first-date questions that you can ask....

Needless to say, I spend the better part of the next day (or days, depending on the context), wondering what does it mean to dream about an ex. Sometimes, the dream is so real that I can almost feel that it happened IRL. During therapy, I casually brought up dreaming about my exes, especially my first love. My therapist took it a lot more seriously than I could’ve imagined. I’m glad she did because it helped me decode the mystery of ‘what does it mean when an ex appears in your dream?...

Talking about the right things on a first date assumes a lot of importance. If you try to discuss marriage plans or how many kids you want, it will instantly establish your insecurities and desperation to find a match. In the same way, opening up too much about your grim childhood trauma or an episode of depression will chase them away. They didn’t sign up for a session to play the role of a therapist there, did they?...

Besides, what about all the time you spent mentally preparing yourself for the date? The outfit and shoes, thinking of the right café, maybe you had already bought a new perfume for this. You feel lost and stupid. And you struggle to understand the “why” of it. Dating is confusing, and a guy canceling a date is demeaning unless it is accompanied by a rational explanation. “He canceled on me....

Sanaya gave a faint smile, while fluffing the cushions. “No, I mean it,” he insisted. She put the cushion aside to make eye contact. “I have parents too. My education did not teach me to be disrespectful, especially to elders. So relax.” To further relax his raised eyebrows, she added, “I know what you mean. I’ll take care.” As Rohit rushed to the airport to pick up his parents, Sanaya tossed the matar paneer and the smell told her it was done just right....

A perfect example of Aries woman appearance and character is the ever-graceful Emma Watson, who is known to be a confident, confrontational, and self-assured woman who doesn’t ever back down from supporting the causes she believes in. But what is it like to have such a strong person as your romantic partner? Does it lead to the relationship of your dreams or can they get too much to handle? Well, the answer depends on the zodiac sign of the person they’re with, to a large extent....