The answer to this question really lies in how ready you feel. You do not want to see one happy photo of her with a new guy and spiral uncontrollably into sadness. Gather the strength and courage first to get to a point where you can remain unaffected by the goings-on in your ex’s life. Maybe then it is worth considering being friends with your ex. Let’s look into this a little more....

Love is an emotional bond that is formed when we focus more on giving than receiving. It is pretty fragile. If handled recklessly, it can damage even the strongest of us all. How do you know when love is real? It varies for different relationships, for people with different personalities at different circumstances, but there are a few common elements that can help you know whether what you’re experiencing is true love or not....

Needless to say, the threshold for leaving a relationship can be different for different people. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, but there are certain moments when you have no choice but to walk out. And no, they need not only be due to abuse or violence (for which there is absolutely no excuse). There can be situations or moments that make you question the worth of a relationship. Let’s find out just when it may be time to end a relationship with someone you love....

The subtle signs of love bombing can often seem like they’re genuine acts of affection, with no ulterior motives behind them. As a result, it can be notoriously hard to figure out how to tell if it’s love bombing you’re experiencing. Since the effects of going through love bombing include lifelong self-esteem issues and anxiety, it becomes imperative to catch the top signs of love bombing as soon as possible....

The patter of raindrops all around and your better half sitting beside you. Blissful isn’t it? It’s almost like a Bollywood film. I have experienced monsoon romance first hand, and I want to share it with you. Couple Romance In Rain: Long Drive, Hugs And Kisses Imagine this scenario: you, your partner, and a romantic hug and kiss in the rain. The scene is set, and you can visualize it in your head....

I had the expected arranged marriage The turbulence in my life began when I was in my final year in college. I hail from a small town near Pune where a girl is married off the minute she turns 20. The guy was working as an engineer in an MNC in Mumbai – a good catch for a small town girl like me. We got engaged, but the wedding was cancelled just two weeks before the day due to familial disagreements....

Question from a dedicated reader Q: My husband of 40 years died last year. I just recently discovered by all that I read that he was a cerebral narcissist. He was also an alcoholic and passive-aggressive. We dated for 1 year with all the great stuff. Got married and 9 months later I got pregnant. Sex was fine until 1-2 months before she was born. After her birth he turned on a dime....

Let’s put it another way. Do you think it is wise to speak Chinese to an Italian, and expect to have your message conveyed? That is what happens when we speak in a love language that is different from the one our partner understands! This is the premise of Dr. Gary Chapman’s five love languages, out of which, today, we look at the language of physical touch. We got in touch with Psychotherapist Dr....

What are the chances of getting married after 40? Can you make the marriage work a second time around? How do you deal with the inherent fear of crashing and burning again? All of these questions and reservations are both natural and common. So, don’t worry about the trepidation and excitement you feel ahead of this impending adventure you’re about to embark on. What to Expect from Second Marriage After 40 When two people step into matrimony, it’s with the hope of being together forever....

After all, that’s why you’re contemplating terms like soulmates. You are head over heels with the idea of finding your soulmate, and you’re wondering if you’ve truly hit the jackpot. But yet, there’s this sneaky feeling that maybe this person isn’t the one your soul seeks. So the question starts to nag you — are you married to your soulmate? Is the person you share a roof with really supposed to be the one?...

If it feels like you’ve found yourself in a unicorn couple under the pretext of polyamory, what you’re experiencing might not match up with what you had dreamt up when you thought you’d found your throuple. Though unicorn polyamory can be a wonderful experience, it’d be helpful to know if you’re the unicorn in a poly relationship or not. The longer you let ambiguity surround your labels, the harder it’s going to become to feel satisfied....

A partner who is ‘the one’ for you in the truest sense. A person for whom your heart explodes with a love so deep you didn’t know was even possible. In a world mired with heartbreaks, deceit and complicated relationship dynamics, this is definitely something to aspire to. You don’t find your twin flame in your romantic partner only, there is twin flame friendship too. Every relationship can go through a twin flame test, but what can really turn out to be painful is a twin flame separation....

My friends were amazed. “Leena, you are missing the golden opportunity of courtship and those romantic moments.” “Well, then I’ll love to miss the golden opportunity!” I understood that after marriage everything would change. My life wouldn’t be the same again. Initially I’d find it difficult to adjust in my new life, new family, and new place. But would meeting my future life-partner once or twice really be helpful? Won’t it be just seeing my man in flesh and blood before taking the plunge?...

You feel a knot churning in your stomach. Or you are in the middle of an intense chat with your partner, friend, or colleague, and those typing bubbles are making your heart pound in your chest. You can’t think of an appropriate response to a message and the delay in replying is making you fidgety and restless. You, my friend, are dealing with texting anxiety. And you’re not alone. The changing dynamics of texting are turning more and more people into nervous wrecks....

You may see it as just a kiss, but it makes your relationship closer, warmer, and more comfortable. It fosters an emotional bond that makes you feel like you belong together. Did you know that men are often the ones who ask for smooches in the average romantic relationship? Of course, not every guy likes to kiss, but it remains one of the ways to express genuine love. So, why do guys want to kiss?...

Unintentionally, these actions cause unforeseen consequences for the outside world, even those who profess to love them. The love that they knew burned like a calm fire is not the same any more. It is now a wildfire. But perhaps they should take a lesson from this tale – one of our very own myths, the tale of Sati. The Rage that Shiva felt after he lost Sati Let me recount this tale to show you what happens when rage gets out of hand when that feeling of lost love impairs all your senses....

Sleepless nights, some crying every now and then, and finally: self-blaming. He stopped texting you. When he stops texting you, you’re left questioning every word you said, everything you did the past month or so, just so you can get some sort of explanation or reason for his leaving with no warning. There are different reasons why a guy suddenly stops texting, but it is mostly a sign of immaturity, a sign of lack of emotional intelligence, and empathy....

Who is Satyabhama? Satyabhama’s volatile temperament may be attributed to the fact that she is an incarnation of the earth goddess, Bhudevi. Unlike the playful yet docile Lakshmi, Bhudevi is a primal and wild woman archetype. Such women, even if married, submit to no one’s authority. Indeed, in southern India, the idea of Vishnu having two wives – Sridevi (Lakshmi) and Bhudevi is rather popular. It draws from the myth of the Varaha avatar....

It tells the story of people who are already in love and are trying their best to keep it alive. The title is the most appropriate because love really is crazy and sometimes stupid. I mean the idea of willingly spending a long amount of time, calling a person yours is weird if you look at how the rest of the biological relationships work, and yet, it is the most important relationship for everyone....

Homosexuality still carries a lot of stigma, and reactions to people coming out are still extreme. Let’s get one thing straight. The LGBTQIA+ community only appears ‘deviant’ because the social constructs of what is ‘normal’ are far too narrow. They are only embracing what comes naturally to them and all that does is make them human. It isn’t up to gay folks to fit into society, but for society to expand and make room for them....