The house is as important as the home DO discuss beforehand about the specifics of your abode – neighbourhood, number of bedrooms needed and so on. Take a while to check out options and see what works for both of you. DON’T put off discussing it with your respective families till the last minute. If one or both of you are still living with your parents, make sure you give them time to get used to the idea, not just of you moving out, but of living with a partner....

If these questions have been on your mind since you hit the block button across social media platforms and messenger apps and are trying to figure out just what he’s going through, there are certain unique components of the no-contact rule male psychology that you can look into. The male mind during no contact, just like anyone else’s, will be a mess of emotions he’s going to have a hard time dealing with....

When it comes to raising kids, grandparents are often the unsung heroes for many parents. Showering grandkids with love, praise, and even helping out with the occasional babysitting service on date nights all go a long way. Filled with insight from parenting their own children, it’s wonderful when we’re able to have a good relationship with them. However, there are times when even the most thoughtful grandparents can cross the line and undermine a parent’s authority in front of the children....

The cross-dressing festival for men in Kerala “Are the pleats okay?” Renji asked for the last time before exiting the green room. He checked himself in the mirror. He was wearing a maroon chiffon sari, with sequins on it. His face shone more in joy than due to the chamayavilakku he was carrying. Renji was a transgender from Palakkad, Kerala. He was attending the chamayavilakku at Kottankulangara temple, Kollam, Kerala for the seventh time....

The Short Story of Yayati and His Penchant for Sensual Pleasures Yayati was a powerful king of the Kuru dynasty and lived a full life with riches, wives and excellent sons. However, his happiness and sensual pleasures were snatched away from him in a flash. The curse of Shukracharya made him lose his youth and turned him into a decrepit old man. Yayati, who was driven by an insatiable thirst for carnal pleasures, was crestfallen at this turn of events....

Don’t fret, we are here to help you go from the cold-hearted, distant person you are accused of being to solid spouse material. If you feel like you’re emotionally unavailable, these tips for a happy marriage will stand you in good stead. Are You An Emotionally Distant Person? Being emotionally unavailable is not a sin, but it is difficult for people who love and care for you. If you are also the kind who likes to be on their own most of the time and end up hurting other people in the process without even realizing it, then your partner can feel neglected and unwanted....

No, he probably doesn’t want you to be one of his “bros”, and no, getting into the sport he watches isn’t an absolute necessity (though it’ll help). What guys want in a woman can sometimes be as simple as someone who laughs at his dad jokes. With the help of dating coach Geetarsh Kaur, founder of The Skill School which specializes in building stronger relationships, let’s try to unravel the mystery behind the needs of the male mind and what he really means when he sends you a drunk text at 2 a....

When a guy calls you “love,” the possibilities are vast. It could be that that guy calls you “love” because he likes you. It could also be that he loves you, he could be flirting, or he may have dozens of other reasons. A guy calling you “love” may invoke deeper feelings for him … or the opposite, depending on his personality. Read on below and explore what it could mean when a guy calls you “love....

One of the most toxic people you will meet in family court is the narcissist. When it comes to a divorce case, the narcissist will often be pitted against a person with very low self-esteem. Narcissists are usually the cause of that low self-esteem as they have eroded their partner’s self-image through a variety of means throughout the marriage. In court, the narcissist will present as confident, calm and certain while his victim often appears stressed, frustrated, and not at all confident....

It’s quite obvious that men do not open up as easily as women do. However, whether a person opens up or not depends on the individual and their character. Generally speaking, men are those who find it harder to open up to other people about their past, their problems, or any other issue they could be dealing with. It’s usually that socially constructed idea of masculinity that makes them think opening up makes them look weak or sensitive....

A good morning message after the argument or a simple short text to start the conversation with your boyfriend/husband after a fight can do the work. You can send him a funny text if you think that things are calm, or an apology if you messed up. Depending on the fight, you can send him something through which you apologize, or you don’t apologize but address the issue. Whether you’re looking to make your angry boyfriend happy over text or to simply start a conversation after the fight, I’ve got you covered!...

Like it or not, since time immemorial, marriage, and, presumably, “happily ever after” have been seen as the ultimate destinations in a love story. But the M conundrum – marriage – is perhaps the trickiest of the lot. How to start talking about marriage? Even couples in stable, long-term relationships can lose sleep over this question. In an ideal, romanticized world, the levels of a relationship trajectory follow these stages: Meet-get attracted-date-get into a relationship-get engaged-get married....

Intimacy is always a complex area for couples after having children. They become conscious by default, restricting their affection to hugs and pecks on the cheek. As for sex, new parents rarely get the time or energy. Many couples ask questions along the lines of how to be physically intimate after a child enters their life. But sometimes…couples get caught having sex. They leave the door open, or choose an area which the child can access, and there comes an awkward moment....

If you are facing a similar conundrum, then you have come to the right place. We have a list of things you can focus on to figure out when to stop waiting for him to propose. How Long Do People Normally Wait To Propose? Before you get married, you should know them in and out. And the best way to do this is to be with them through the good and the bad times....

It has been a while since you broke up, so why do you still feel connected to your ex? Relationships end all the time, but breakups are never easy, especially not when you have a strong emotional connection to the person you were dating. If you decide to end the relationship, the breakup is often a lot easier to deal with than if you’re the dumpee. It can take weeks, or even months, to get over some you had a spiritual connection with, and, even then, you may find it difficult to stop thinking about your ex....

Women in 17th Century Persia This book was translated by a British surgeon, orientalist and painter James Atkinson (1780-1852) and published in London. He explains in it that most people in England think of the harem as little more than a prison. In the 17th century Persia, the traditional view of the role of a woman was to be confined to the home where they would manage a household and raise children....

Self-sabotage is a behavior or thought pattern that makes you feel trapped or holds you back from doing what you want to do, whether it’s committing to a relationship or achieving your goals. You tend to doubt your abilities or, maybe, you’re scared of criticism or ruining the relationship yourself, which is why you choose to walk away before things get worse or don’t go as per your convenience. We spoke to psychologist Nandita Rambhia (MSc, Psychology), who specializes in CBT, REBT and couples counseling, to help you understand and deal with your “why do I self-sabotage my relationships” dilemma....

What we know as emojis today were rock paintings on archaeological sites in ancient civilizations. Drawings or carvings were made to convey meanings, to tell a story, only to be found under heaps of gravel much later. It was a means of communication without having to use letters (letters were not invented back then, but you get the point). It’s World Emoji Day, so let’s talk about them a little more....

A friend of mine recently asked me “Am I gay, straight or what?” We need some handy tips to get answers to this question. The ‘Am I gay?’ quiz will help clear your doubts. This is a short but intelligent quiz, consisting of just 9 questions. But, before taking this quiz, you need to keep in mind the myths and misconceptions about gay people: Don’t judge your sexuality solely on the basis of erections/sexual arousal....

If you are not sure of what you are doing, you better buy time. It can be hard to differentiate between cold feet before the wedding and sure shot signs of a looming disaster. Have you gotten engaged to a person who now, doesn’t seem to be the right one? If yes, keep reading. Sometimes, we confuse infatuation with love and make big decisions of our life in the spur of a moment....