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It is a commonly known fact that in most situations, men have difficulty expressing emotions as compared to women. There may be many reasons for that. But the biggest and most common reason that is the same for all men is that societal norms reinforce such toxic behavior to the point where men bottle up their emotions only for them to explode one day, leading to irreparable damages. Men feel an inability to express emotions because they’re afraid to feel vulnerable in front of anyone....

“Marty would come home from work, and while I would be all excited to share stories from the day, talk about my work, hear from him, he would just nod through it all, have dinner then sit all by himself. I was so confused by his behavior!” she adds. Did She Have An Emotionally Unavailable Husband? Marty’s version of the whole thing is quite different. “Of course I loved coming home to my wife and being married to her....

Consisting of just 7 questions, the ‘toxic relationships’ quiz is here to your rescue. For starters, what is a toxic relationship? There are a lot of ‘games’ involved and they’re not funThere is a confusing ‘push and pull’ dynamicYou are overstaying in the hopes that your partner will someday changeYour gut is constantly telling you that something is wrong Finally, pat your back on catching the signs of a toxic relationship....

Things I learnt when I planned my wedding: 1. Everything is fine in the very beginning It seems like planning is going to be a cakewalk. 2. It’s never too early to start planning Turns out, starting the planning eight months early was not early enough. Ironically, the person who advised me “We should have done this six months back” is the same person to tell me six months back “You have to relax....

These people may or may not always stay in your life. Some of these relationships may only last a few days. But the impact they have on you even in this short span stays with you till the end. Such is the power of a spiritual connection. You just can’t ignore it. Does this ring a bell? That stranger you met on the park bench, toward whom you felt such a strong pull that you emptied your heart out and still felt safe....

1. You mother him! “Kaise kapdo mein jaa rahe ho? Ladkiyan kaise impress hongi?” 2. You can always ask him for inside info “Yeh chudel unhe pehle se hi jaanti hai?” 3. You can rely on him “Paneer ki sabji mein namak double pad gaya hai. Restaurant se laa do.” 4. Get him to spy for you “Abhi tak ghar kyun nahin aaye. Friends ke saath kahin club mein….” 5. He is never the third wheel “Ghar baith ke kya karoge, saath chalo”....

But once an opportunity did come my way, when I had to travel solo to a writers’ retreat, I was overcome with a bunch of emotions too overwhelming for me to rationalize. The idea of finding me time as a mom seemed intriguing, and so I went. Read on to find out how the emotions that were going on in my head did not leave until I saw my baby again, and tips for finding me time after having a baby....

And it’s really not a complicated skill to acquire. We’ve simplified things considerably by listing 11 wonderful tips that will help you communicate like a pro. Our focus lies in identifying a few common mistakes that individuals make while conversing in a romantic space. Once you’ve got a sense of these communication roadblocks, we’ll work on overcoming them. With the guidance of psychologist Jayant Sundaresan, let’s explore the ways to improve communication with your partner....

A relationship requires work and a major part of it is about working toward becoming the best version of yourself. Low self-esteem behaviors in a relationship usually crop up due to an individual’s lack of sense of self. If you’ve been dealing with low self-esteem and intimacy issues for most of your life, it can be difficult to even notice such behavior patterns in your relationship. We spoke to psychotherapist Dr....

In fact, a study has revealed that unmarried or unpartnered older adults are at risk of poorer well-being than the ones who have partners. On the other hand, people who had partners or were cohabiting with another older person were found to have fewer depressive symptoms, less perceived stress, and less loneliness. Since the online dating pool has advanced massively over the years, dating is now easy and convenient for senior singles....

However, contrary to the belief that fighting over your differences can damage your bond, arguments are healthy for your relationship. As long as you practice healthy arguing techniques and don’t cross the line of saying mean or hurtful things or displaying toxic behavior. What are these healthy arguing techniques? What is the right way to handle arguments in a relationship? We spoke to counselor Manjari Saboo (Masters in Applied Psychology and Post-Graduate Diploma in Family Therapy and Child Care Counseling), founder of Maitree Counselling, an initiative dedicated to the emotional well-being of families and children, for an insight into how arguments in a relationship can be healthy....

Think of the dead Rebecca, the principal character of Daphne Du Maurier’s hugely successful 1938 gothic novel Rebecca. She is dead, yet her looming presence haunts the entire novel and the life of our protagonist, who is the new wife. When a dead ex-wife can drive a young narrator, a writer, and the reader up the walls through 80 years and 500 pages, you are not wrong in frantically looking for signs his ex-wife wants him back and wondering what you should do about it....

How many times has your boyfriend canceled plans because he is “still stuck at work”? You get ready and eagerly wait for him to pick you up, to go out on that date night which you only get to do once a week. But instead, you pick up his apology call telling you how sorry he is for being caught up at work, and how it’s impossible for him to make it....

Are you looking for signs he told his friends he likes you? Some of the main signs include his friends knowing your name; they call you his girlfriend, or his friends are intimidated by you. Are you dating a guy who’s not telling you much about how he feels about you? But for some reason, his friends seem to act weird around you? Not in a bad way; they seem a little overly excited....

Lying over text is easier. In fact, research points out that people lied more often during online conversations, as compared to face-to-face interactions. In the absence of body language signs and speech patterns, how can you determine the authenticity of the other’s claims? We’re putting this conundrum to rest with 13 surefire signs someone is lying to you over text. Be it a friend, partner, or family member, nobody will get away with lying to you over texts....

Your self-confidence is hanging by a thread, you aren’t able to process your own feelings, and your decision to end the marriage may be questioned by those around you, including your children and parents. It’s an excruciating time and we are here to help you figure out how you can find love again post-divorce so that this new chapter of your life isn’t bereft of an intimate connection and companionship....

Advice on love and relationships is available everywhere but not often do guys tell you what they want from their women. So heed our relationship advice for ladies and you will get to know the exact things men expect a woman to do in relationships. Want to know what guys want in a new relationship? Just read this lowdown on relationship advice for women. 16 Pearls Of Relationship Advice For Women By A Man If men find it hard to fathom a woman’s mind, women often find it equally hard to understand men....

Pamela was involved with a married man for two years. They were co-workers and she knew he was married, but the magnetism was too strong to resist. They had so much in common, a liking for spicy food and horror movies, a love for hiking and swimming, and they enjoyed playing board games together. She says every date was exciting but after two years, she realized they were still just dating....

Attractiveness is subjective, or as they say, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. Japanese culture celebrated pitch-black teeth. Some African tribes consider it attractive to wear discs inserted into their lips. Many south-Asian countries favor fair skin, while the western countries prefer tanned bodies. There can’t be a unanimous vote on what makes a person attractive. Or can there be? 19 Definite Signs You Are An Attractive Guy The popular belief about attraction is that it’s highly dependent on one’s physical features as well as a Eurocentric standard of beauty....

But there are always things that can help you along the journey. They can make you feel less lonely and more loved. As you regain your footing after a breakup, simple practices or activities can be the friend you need. Here is a list of things I did or did not do, and I’d list some of them as the best ways to get over a breakup based on my personal experience....