What sex means to me At various junctures in life, sex has meant different things to me. But now that I have been married for almost five years to a man spiritually (not religiously) inclined and much more sexually experienced, I now refer to sex as a potent ‘energy’. When we talk about sexual exploration or refer to someone as ‘sexy’, what we mean is the positive, higher and peculiarly attractive vibe the person exudes....

Confidence can be elusive for some and a natural character trait for others. There are people who have learned to appear extremely confident, even if their inherent shyness and natural insecurities made it difficult for them. According to an article published in Psychology Today, confidence, by those who study the subject, is “the degree to which you think and feel your actions will achieve positive results.” Contrary to what many believe, it’s something you build by experiencing achievement, not through hollow praise....

Your partner may be great. You may have shared fabulous times together. Heck, you may even have made future plans of living together in that gorgeous Manhattan apartment. But is that a guarantee for everlasting love? No; love may present another scenario too. You suddenly realize you don’t want to be with him or her anymore. The reasons may vary from falling out of love to wanting different things from life or realizing that despite all the love between you two, you are in a toxic relationship....

I thought I was a good daughter, obedient and docile. So I was until I began to see cracks in religion, society, and also my parents. Let me assure you, all parents do their best for their children but even they cannot go against social/religious norms for fear of ostracism. The other shoe fell when one morning, my brother asked my mother to take him to see a psychiatrist because he was hearing voices in his head....

Jane said, “All he cared about was if the Wi-Fi was working, and he stayed glued to the mobile. The beach, the great food, nothing seemed to matter. After we came back, I ran a check and found out he was having an online affair. Among the types of affairs that exist these days, I realized this is the most common one.” Jane saw the signs he’s cheating online, trusted her instincts, and found out about her spouse’s infidelity....

Do you want to know how to get someone to stop texting you? And not just that—is there a way to do it without being mean? When someone just won’t stop texting you, it can be annoying at best and terrifying at worst. And it’s in your best interests to make them stop, no matter what. There’s just one snag: How do you make them stop contacting you without hurting their feelings?...

As children and young adults, our clashes with parents seem fairly common. But since there is generally a deep-rooted love between family members, healing moments come much more easily. But what about those rifts that occur in more tentative relationships, such as new love interests, new partnerships, or even marriages that have suffered infidelity of some sort? With the help of health and wellness mentor Preity Mandawewala (P.hD., Institute of Alternative Medicine-Kolkata), who specializes in Silva Mind Control, Transcendental Meditation, Siddhi Samadhi Yoga, and Vipassana, let’s take a look at the positive effects of meditation on relationships and how to heal a relationship....

When you realize that your boyfriend is ignoring you, all you want to do is to give him the same silent treatment that he is giving you. Yes, we understand the urge to give him a taste of his own medicine, but this reaction may be counterproductive because giving him the silent treatment might only push him further away from you. So, what to do when your boyfriend ignores you?...

We can sense that this has you asking, but does manifestation work? Well, that’s most simply a paradox. You can only make it work for you if you believe it will work for you. Most energy healers and modern-day spiritualists vouch for the power of manifestation. These techniques can be quite powerful. Want to know what it takes to will your love into existence and build a wonderful relationship with the partner of your dreams?...

Hello madam, I have no idea where to start as I have never taken this kind of help in life regarding anything until now. I am always the one who motivates others and guides them to be positive in life! But this time I am the one who needs someone to share my sorrows with and there is no one. I am feeling so down while trying to make myself positive....

An unsuited pair Kavina is 15 years younger than Bhai. After Bhai cleared his CA, Kavina’s father, who is a chartered accountant himself and my father’s childhood friend, came over to our house and directly asked Bhai if he wanted to marry Kavina or not. Bhai didn’t have the good sense to refuse. She was not his type. But the poor bugger had never been with a woman in his life and a Kavina-type girl would be way out of his league....

Sure, dismantling the insecure attachment style isn’t as simple as looking at the number of missed calls your partner gave you. When push comes to shove, the signs may actually be pretty elusive since nobody likes to admit that they love in such an anxious way. Understanding why you find yourself in an insecure attachment relationship and what to do about them becomes almost a necessity when your partner starts mistrusting you because you commented on a few Instagram pictures....

In recent years, the scope of marital therapy has steadily been expanding. The institution of marriage must be dealt with seriously. Not only does marriage change your interactions and surroundings but it also changes you as a person to a great extent. This whole process of accommodating someone else’s emotions while preserving your own comes with its own hurdles. And when things start getting rough, it might feel like everything is coming crashing down on you....

If you’ve ever been in a situation like that, you’re in the right place. The average Indian male lasts for about 3 to 5 minutes in bed. If you don’t believe this, ask your female friends and they’ll nod along! If the figures have dropped your jaw and raised your eyebrows, we’re here to let you know that it doesn’t have to be that way. While it may seem difficult to mess up something as instinctive as sex, there are a lot of things that we men have no regard for....

The romantic love you share with a partner is different from the platonic love you might share with your best friend. Though they’re similar in the sense that you can cry your eyes out while watching The Notebook with either of them, there are still subtle differences. What is the difference between platonic and romantic dynamics? Why do they feel similar, yet so different? Is sex the only thing that’s separating the two?...

We’ve often heard the terms “Relationship Burnout” “Emotional Exhaustion in a Relationship” and “Love Burnout” But what are they? Is your relationship experiencing any of these? Well, first things first, we’ve got to know the meaning of these, what they represent, and how they manifest in a relationship. The ‘symptoms’ can be mixed up with emotional distance, or lack of interest within the relationship due to the similarities they have....

Remarriage after death of spouse was something I had never thought about before, and didn’t allow myself to either- I completely shifted my focus towards my kids and their future. Moving on after death of spouse is ike being rudely awakened. I was forced to take stock of our devastated life and carry on with my pre-teen daughter and teenaged son. We moved cities, my son joined college and my daughter and I joined school, she to learn, me to teach....

There is no denying the fact that sexual compatibility in a marriage is as important as emotional and intellectual intimacy. But sometimes marriages do survive without sexual compatibility and there might come a time when sex can come to a halt. The reasons for that could be varied. A couple could lose interest in sex after having children, they might get busy with their career and family, and they might even start treating sex as a fun thing and be okay with not having it regularly....

Signs Your Partner Is A Control Freak How can you tell if a partner is controlling? To tell the truth it’s not easy to say if your partner is controlling if you have just come to know them for a few months. There are instances when people have been dating for years but there was no sign of control, it only started showing when the couple got married. Women can be as much control as men....

Getting your fingers burnt in Internet dating Sudha had almost given up her search for true love when a friend recommended she give online dating a try. “It’s quite simple, you can choose to divulge how much you want. And of course, quit whenever you like,” her friend endorsed. “The initial days weren’t as bad, really,” divulges Sudha, “Yes, there were the occasional creeps, but I also had a few good dates, one even leading to a fourth date....