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That friend request on Steam might just turn into a blossoming friendship, or better yet, a relationship that’s bound to get the senses going everytime you see their name pop up online. The private lobbies you find yourselves in could act as your dates, with the game itself, a fun-filled adventure, giving you that adrenaline rush. If you do befriend a person you might be interested in, it’s easy to see how those gaming sessions can turn into all-night Discord calls....

I have had the worst childhood. I have been a victim of something and that made me look at the world from a different perspective. I am a victim of child abuse and was a witness of domestic violence as well. I am twenty-four years old now and the horror started when I was eleven years of age in my sixth grade. From being abused me, I also saw my mother battle domestic violence through the hands of my father....

Pearl, a 25-year-old software engineer, has been dating her Youtuber girlfriend, Tami, for almost two years. Initially, they shared cute relationship dynamics, but with time, Pearl has begun to realize that Tami and she are polar opposites and have distinct techniques of dealing with situations that often put them at loggerheads. Pearl dislikes Tami’s overall laid-back attitude while Tami feels Pearl is a control freak who takes things too seriously....

My girlfriend won’t have sex with me! Isn’t physical intimacy essential in a healthy relationship? Is she no longer attracted to me? How can I have an honest conversation about what’s going on? If you’re asking yourself these questions, you’re not alone. Sexlessness is on the rise, and one study found that approximately 15% of men and 27% of women haven’t had sex in the past year. Furthermore, about 15-20% of married couples are in a sexless marriage....

Hi Dr. Snigdha, I am a 30-year-old divorcee with two children. I am dating a married man for the past four years. There is no sexual relationship but we love each other so much. His wife is pregnant, but still, he wants me to be with him and to continue a relationship with me and doesn’t want to leave me. What do I do? Snigdha Mishra says: Dear 30-year-old, It’s lovely that you have a partner to love and who loves you....

Breaking up with someone you loved can be a life-altering experience, something that you will be able to see with more perspective later on. But when you’re going through it, you end up doing all kinds of things that go completely against your usual character. This is normal but you have to ensure that you do not make a fool of yourself while mulling over lost love. What people often do after a breakup is instantly try to move on from their ex....

The only thing Alice ever got from her mother was contempt. She can’t remember a time when this wasn’t the case. This is how psychologist Daniel Shaw describes one of his patients in his paper on how narcissistic parents affect their children. Alice’s mother could not admit any imperfection. If anything was wrong – at all – it was Alice’s fault. After decades of dealing with this, Alice had come to believe it....

Back in the days of caves, men were the protecting and providing ones, while women were the nurturing, caring ones. Today, that idea is almost absurd, but again, we can’t really escape that easily what has been programmed into our genes for thousands of years. Have you ever just wondered and discussed while having coffee with your besties, did he do this to protect me, is that even linked to R-E-S-P-E-C-T?...

My story is that of a single girl falling for a married man. Things were going great, I had thought he really meant his promise, but then a married man broke my heart. I wasn’t going to let him off the hook so easily for it. How I Took My Revenge On A Married Man I called him Mr. Big like Carrie Bradshaw did. Just that my Mr. Big was married....

Is it normal to have a crush or get attracted? It is quite common to have a crush or get attracted to another person if your needs are not being met in your marriage, or if you have an inattentive spouse, or if you happen to be a die-hard romantic and fall easily in love with people. Feeling an attraction outside the marriage is quite common but why do you feel the attraction is the question you need to ask yourself....

What Do You Need To Think About When Buying A Sex Swing? There are a lot of different styles to choose from, and the right fit for you depends on your requirement and how much you’re willing to splurge. For instance, you can get single hook swings that attach to the ceiling with a single hook (obviously). These are great for spinning your partner around and positioning them just right. However, if you want a little more stability, then double hook swings are a good choice....

These few seconds can make or break your prospects of winning over someone you like. If you’ve been texting a girl that you really like for some time and want to elevate your relationship with her to the next level, you need some ace moves to flirt over text. You want her to like you back, flirt back when you flirt with her and smile when she sees your text!...

I live in a bustling Mumbai suburb with Girish and Vihana, our 9-year-old daughter. Girish and I were introduced through a marriage bureau. Vihana was born 10 months after our wedding. My husband is a doting father and a very caring spouse. He’s a very pragmatic man and an equal partner. He is a hopeless romantic with a large and giving heart. He’s my anchor and I turn to him for everything....

Gone are the days when we adhered to conservative beliefs that restricted people’s sexuality in the garb of marriage and religion. Science and society have advanced enough for us to understand that sex – unless you are an asexual person – is a basic biological need. So, even people who do not want to have anything to do with a committed romantic relationship will feel the craving for touch and physical intimacy now and then....

If you have ever caught yourself with the thought “I think I’m bisexual”, continue reading my story to gain perspective on how to accept and embrace your sexuality. Am I Bisexual Or Just Confused? Every single time, Sushant was the first one to leave the hotel room. He usually woke up first and generally had an early morning flight. He tiptoed through the room, lest he disturbed the morning slumber of his sleeping wife....

Do those inquisitive questions stem from curiosity or are underlying trust issues making him ask you if your colleague is “just a friend” or not? The signs he is jealous can be subtle in some cases but when he’s trying to peep at your phone every time you’re using it, you need to be able to figure out if you’ve got an overly jealous boyfriend on your hands. Is he making faces the minute you engage in conversation with another guy?...

He is flirting online and deletes messages from his phone Also, he assured me that he is not flirting anymore. He deletes his messages to all the girls and then shows me his phone and says that the flirting is over for good. But I caught him again and again. He promises each time that this will not happen again. I forgive him but still, I want to know what is in his heart....

How to move on from the past? How can you possibly be okay after the heartache and internal turmoil of a breakup? These questions can swirl around in your head. Letting go of past relationships seems impossible, but really it isn’t. Out there, there is love for you, there are people and opportunities, all you have to do is get out of your shell and live the best version of your life....

Hi there! I’m sure it must be very harrowing for you to hear about your girlfriend’s ex, especially during your intimate moments. Why she talks about him though, will depend on the content of her conversation. If she talks about the times she was physically intimate with him, it could be a signal that she wants you to up your game in bed. If she talks about the connection she had with him, it’s possible that she’s trying to make you jealous, to get you to express more possessiveness and is trying to gauge how deeply you feel about her....

We had a love marriage and everything seemed rosy My name is Vidya. I met Sameer through a common friend. I was doing my Masters in Bangalore and he was based in Delhi for work. After my final year exams, I went to Delhi and joined him, so that we could spend some time together and get to know each other. I still remember the day I landed in Delhi, I saw Sameer with a rose in his hands....