Dear ma’am, I am a 28-year-old girl from a middle-class family from Odisha. I met my boyfriend through a matrimonial website with the sole purpose of getting married. We fell in love. After 3-4 months his family came to see me for the first time but we couldn’t treat them properly, as my grandmother had recently got a paralysis attack. His family and brother and sister liked me for my looks and behaviour, but the next day his family said no to us for marriage as we couldn’t treat them properly....

Hello ma’am, I have been in a relationship for three years and in those three years, we have had innumerable breakups. The thing is that if I say something in a funny or genuine way, he thinks that I am insulting him. He feels I don’t respect him. I mean something in one way but he always takes it in a sense that I am not respecting. This has made our relationship weak over time....

Are anxiety and depression related? Well, yes, say various renowned psychiatrists and researchers working full-time in the field of mental health. Depression symptoms should never be ignored. Suicidal thoughts, intrusive thoughts and depression are likely to affect your domestic and social life and your performance in the workplace and beware, the impact is long-lasting and the repercussions severe. You can consult a psychiatrist before it’s too late. This is how my depression began Once you’re promoted from the school level to the college level, you have certain dreams and aspirations....

Have you been wondering why my girlfriend gets mad at me for the smallest things? It could be because she’s stressed, has excessive jealousy issues, or is on her menstrual cycle. Being in a relationship with a person who’s angry all the time is no fun. You can’t seem to get a moment’s peace because she’s always flying off the handle about one thing or another. What makes it worse is that it will be about the smallest things, such as you didn’t put the milk back in the fridge or forgot one item on the shopping list....

Tell us the story of how you both met. When did you decide to take your relationship to the next level? Raghu and I first met as judges on a reality show. We started off as acquaintances and then became friends. Both of us were going through a rough patch in our personal lives and could identify with each other’s problems and that strengthened our friendship. However, the decision that we should get married was taken by our mothers....

There is no denying the fact that Hollywood couples like George and Amal Clooney and Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart have shown the way forward in older man younger woman relationships. Even though the rumor mills remain abuzz about how these star couples are dealing with older man younger woman relationship issues, they seem to have found the secret to keeping their partnerships going strong despite the difference in their years....

Do not worry, you are not alone. Having doubts about a new relationship, especially when the going is perfect, is something that every person in love experiences. It could be in the form of a slight mistrust or it could be worries caused by the red flags you recently noticed that make you question your entire bond with your lover. So, whether you’re having doubts about a new relationship or a past relationship, we’ve got your back....

Thanks to our Bollywood films, our mothers have always occupied a place on a pedestal and it would be considered sacrilege to put the M-word and the S-word together. Why else were our on-screen mommies usually widows? No husband is equal to no sex life. So the only time she had sex was to procreate and heaven help her because that would be the last time she would be guilty of that pleasure....

Cut to the 21st century, infidelity still has a deep impact on people. When cheated on, they still have to face many infidelity recovery stages before they feel renewed. It is certainly possible to move on and rebuild life afresh after infidelity or stay in the relationship instead of falling out of love after infidelity. But just because it’s possible, doesn’t mean that it’s not going to be a rough ride....

Chances are that somewhere in your travels across the internet, you’ve already stumbled upon this term. And you have probably wondered what it means. What Is an Alpha Female? The Main Traits of an Alpha Woman What follows are the main qualities alpha females tend to have in common. 1. She Knows Exactly What She Wants The alpha lady knows exactly what she wants and goes after it. Always. She has a clear life purpose and doesn’t let anything nor anyone distract her....

Do narcissists love money? Of course! They love any resource that gives them control and power, and money can undoubtedly provide those benefits. And while we all need money to survive, it can also be a dangerous weapon that can hurt other people. Subsequently, when it comes to their strange relationship with money, most narcissists make their own rules and play their own games. Some narcissists are objectively wealthy. But many of them are struggling, and understanding the narcissist and money problems can be paramount for your well-being....

But moving from a traditional set-up and understanding to a more modern outlook can take it’s time and even bring lots of hurdles along the way. Dealing with parents, society, friends and the legalities of it all can be quite tricky in a country like India. Our idea of marriage and love used to be pretty stringent – especially because of the concept of arranged marriages that is prevalent and common even now....

Today, we’re talking about the roles people in romantic relationships may unknowingly pick up. And what is this relationship triangle called? The ‘Drama Triangle’ (you will see why). With the help of psychologist Pragati Sureka (MA in Clinical Psychology, professional credits from Harvard Medical School), who specializes in individual counseling through emotional ability resources, let’s take a look at this relationship triangle psychology. What Is The Relationship Triangle? A relationship triangle is not to be confused with a love triangle, where three romantic interests are involved....

What are the signs of emotional infidelity in relationships and marriages? And how does one deal with emotional infidelity? We had a detailed discussion with our expert Dr. Gopa Khan. What Is Emotional Cheating? Emotional affairs are as damaging as physical ones. An affair usually starts with emotional intimacy. It might happen when one of the partners in the relationship is not getting enough attention or they might be not be having their needs met....

25 Worst Epic Responses To I Love You The complexities of modern relationships have made ‘I Love You’ the heaviest sounding three words. Gone are the days when people nonchalantly put a label of love on feelings of attraction. Today, you have to go through the rigmarole of ‘I’m attracted to you’, ‘I like you’, ‘I care about you’ before playing the big L card. When you do, you can expect the other person to throw their arms around you and say it right back without hesitation or see them bolt at the speed of light....

It is but natural to want to move on – either through a rebound, casual dating or by being in a full-fledged romantic relationship again. But before we do that, we have to understand why we are dreaming about our ex-boyfriend again, that too with his new lover. When an ex appears in your dream, it happens so more than because you’re just missing them. There is a deeper issue here....

Preliminary investigations revealed that Sharma was not living in the United States of America but in Bhopal. This was the first shocker for the family, but the worst was yet to come. Sharma had been murdered and buried under a marble slab of the house in Bhopal, where she was living with her live-in partner Udayan Das. The police, on arresting and interrogating the accused, realised that they were dealing with no simple criminal but a psychopath, who had also killed his parents as he felt that they were forcing him to study maths, something that didn’t reallyRelated reading: 15 steps to get rid of a stalker and be safe...

Why did she block you on everything? Why didn’t she just tell you from the beginning that she wasn’t interested instead of blocking you after two dates? Maybe she only decided she didn’t want to take things further after the second date? Or was she just being polite by going on a second date with you? You can speculate all day, but you won’t know the answer to these questions until you’ve spoken to her....

Many misunderstandings in relationships are a result of one or both partners feeling unheard. Learning how to listen well can go a long way toward addressing this. Learning how to be a good listener is not easy, but with patience, anyone can learn it. Today, we are going to focus on how to be a good listener so you can communicate better with your partner. Why Is Listening Important In A Relationship?...

It comes a time that anger goes away and feelings start to be reactivated. I am aware that it’s quite overwhelming when you get a text or a call from your ex, but do you know why they’re doing it? When an ex checks up on you or vice versa it’s not weird or uncommon. What might make it weird and suspicious is the reason behind your ex’s actions. Your ex checks up on you after the breakup for different reasons....