1. Go on a picnic: This one may seem obvious, considering it was THE leisure activity done in public for groups of people for the last couple of centuries, but picnics are somehow not the first thing that people think of when they think of going out these days. They have gone out of fashion and yet they are some of the most romantic things a couple can do together. It’s the idea of recreating a meal, and your downtime that you would usually have at home, in a public space....

Understanding the concept of commitment is one thing. But to deeply adhere to the power of commitment in marriage is something else altogether. So, what exactly does commitment mean in a marriage, especially in a world with dating apps, swipe generation, hookup culture and rising divorce rates? Let’s dive deeper into what commitment and faithfulness in marriage actually mean, with the help of emotional wellness and mindfulness coach Pooja Priyamvada (certified in Psychological and Mental Health First Aid from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the University of Sydney)....

When we speak of such dominating relationships, more often than not, it is the man who seeks to seize control – thanks to centuries of patriarchal conditioning. If you live with the constant feeling that he is dominating in the relationship, it is important to take a step back and recognize the red flags. 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 figure out what makes men dominant in a relationship and what the glaring signs are....

Not only do they have strict diets, multiple fitness regimes, experienced trainers and planned workout sessions, they also reduce the fine lines on their faces every few years to rewind time. Here are 8 Bollywood heroes who are ageing gracefully, thanks to surgery: 1. Amitabh Bachchan He made a comeback to Bollywood with Laal Badshah against Shilpa Shetty and as a fan, I could not bear to see him romance a girl young enough to be his daughter....

A manipulative personality only shows its true colors when they are in an intimate relationship and have achieved a certain level of control over the other person. Manipulative people pretend to be nice and most often keep resorting to emotional manipulation without their victim even realizing it. Manipulation is a form of emotional abuse and should be seen as a huge red flag in a marriage. The warning signs of a manipulative woman are often right in front of us yet we may not be able to spot them....

Related reading: 6 surprising mistakes you’re making that make your partner feel less passionate Eye to eye They don’t call it ‘love at first sight’ for nothing. I know men who got into fights, refused to eat and invoked their inner Devdas to make the girl say ‘yes’; and as soon as she did, things began to change. Today, the same man refuses to eat, poop or have a conversation without looking up from his phone....

But in India we live with our parents and that is the norm. Girls and boys live with their parents unless they are studying/working in other cities. After marriage, again it is a norm for the married couple to live with the husband’s parents, unless they work in another city. The wife always has mixed feelings about living with her in-laws. Why only in-laws? Grown up children have rifts with their own parents too, while living under the same roof, every day....

Each relationship has some areas that need to be worked around. It can be workaholic tendencies, introversion, financial habits, healthy communication or insecurities. The age gap in relationships, like each of these other factors, has its fair share of pros and cons. It can be a source of comfort and joy as well as frustration and annoyance. But we simply don’t have enough conversations surrounding the subject to know what works and what doesn’t....

As mental health expert Deepak Kashyap points out, “The difference between cheating and polyamory is that the latter involves ‘informed’ and ‘enthusiastic’ consent.” According to him, there are two major issues with polyamory: The fear that my partner will find someone better than me (I ain’t good enough)The insecurity of losing someone who’s supposedly mine Finally, polyamorous relationships involve a lot of issues. Jealousy and insecurity are the most common ones....

If you see this pattern in yourself, maybe you should ask yourself, “Did I fall in love too fast?” As ecstatic as it might feel to be in love, are you savoring the process of falling in love, or are you rushing into it too fast? If you are wondering how fast you can fall in love, here’s a clue. The average time to fall in love can be around 88 days for men and 134 days for women before they say those three magic words, according to research done by YouGov for eHarmony....

If you’ve ever dealt with someone who interrupts you as soon as you start a sentence, you probably know how frustrating it can be. They say most people are bad listeners, and that people with good listening skills are quite rare. The reality is listening skills exist along a continuum, and not as something you either have or you don’t, meaning that some people are excellent listeners, some are terrible, while some others stand somewhere in the middle....

Your pick-up lines might perplex your date completely. It may not even be your fault. You might think a corny joke is better than no joke at all when, in fact, the opposite is true. Particularly, when you’re a bundle of nerves and know that humor isn’t your strongest suit. You must judge the situation and moment before using a pick-up line. If you look at some of the most terrible pick-up lines, they are the ones that have been done to death and are often used without context....

Divorce is like death. Sounds a bit tragic, we know, but the marriage has indeed died and life as you knew it is now over. You feel shock, grief, anger and so much pain. There’s denial on many fronts. But eventually, you learn to accept and finally, one day, you stop feeling like a failure. Then you can finally move on. How To Move On After Divorce? When it comes to moving on after divorce, two things matter the most: Dignity and grace....

Q: What if you are having an affair with a married person who has NPD? This seems like it could be a pretty common situation and one that a person would try to avoid. I’d like to hear what you have to say about affairs with married narcissists. Thanks! Wonderful insights in your writing – irresistible subject. A: Married (and unmarried) NPD people are prone to having many affairs. The affair will last as long as you have value to him or her; be forewarned–the devaluation phase will be hurtful....

He seemed to be a perfect match from the matrimonial website My parents found him on a matrimonial website. He seemed almost perfect. The youngest of 3 siblings, he had a much older sister who was married and busy with her life elsewhere. He had a brother 10 years his senior, who was away too. His aged parents would hardly have the energy to potter around and bother a new bride....

When you’re any of these things, you realise that not only will everyone in your life comment on your body, all the time – but that the number of words that are used to describe your body is inversely proportional to how good you are allowed to feel about it. Whether the reasons are purportedly aesthetic or health-related or societal, you are never allowed to feel good about being whatever size you are....

So, what is this magical way that can help you lead a fulfilling life? It is chiropractic care, a much sought after healthcare option that so many people are going for. So, let us find out how it can help you to lead a good quality of life. Read on for more information in the paragraphs that follow. The article will deal with the following: How Chiropractic Care Can Improve Your Quality Of Life In modern life when we have to deal with so much stress and anxiety and end up sitting long hours at the laptop or in front of the television we end up stressing our neck and back muscles....

7 Dos for a man to handle subsequent dates The first few dates come with ‘*conditions applied’. From how you look and talk to how comfortable your partner feels in your company; a first date comes with a lot of rules. Also, you can’t do a whole lot of things on your first date. But subsequent dates allow you a lot of freedom to explore new things, know each other and have fun while keeping the below do’s close to your heart....

If you really like talking to someone, you might find yourself wondering about how to best interact with them. On the one hand, you don’t want to come across as awkward or clingy. But you have also probably realized that texting sometimes feels safer than talking face-to-face. Whether you’re talking to a potential romantic interest, best friend, or colleague at a new job, practicing optimal text etiquette is important. Here are the best ways to make the most of your text conversation:...

Even though there’s a lot of love between the two of you, it’s only natural for the sex life to continually chart southward. That’s especially the case once the intoxicating high of a new relationship wears off and you start to get more settled with each other. In such cases, sex may become routine, unimaginative, and it may seem like your romantic heyday is behind you. Whether that’s been happening to you, or if you just want to know how to knock his socks off in bed, you’ve come to the right place....