But she couldn’t be more wrong! The internet today offers the easiest and quickest access for people to connect, especially those looking for love or to date someone. If, like my cousin, you found what you thought would be your happily-ever-after before the advent of online dating and for some reason find yourself considering hopping on the love bandwagon again, say hello to single parent dating apps. Single parents already have it tough in their role as primary caregivers....

Is he playing me? You likely already know the answer if you’re asking the question. That’s the truth you might not want to hear. However, if you need more confirmation to back up your intuition, there are several signs that he’s just playing you. Some of them are obvious, but some signs are far more subtle and easy to overlook. You might know that you’re being played, but the heart might be a little harder to convince....

Losing someone you love is never easy, and we often cling to the hope that they will come back despite evidence to the contrary. Statistics indicate that in 70% of cases, ex-partners don’t return after ending a serious relationship. Living with false hopes and dreams stops you from moving forward with your life, especially when there are clear signs your ex is never coming back. Accepting these signs and allowing yourself the time to grieve for the love you’ve lost will help you to heal, and in time, you’ll be ready to move on....

A dry spell in a marriage, feeling distant from one another, not having too much to talk about, are all understandable and almost inevitable consequences of being married to somebody for a long time. So even if you are convinced of the signs your partner isn’t attracted to you, don’t think of it as the end of the road. Couples’ therapy exists for a reason! A commitment for a lifetime cannot be based purely on love or lust....

When you mention being in a long-distance relationship in any social setting, it attracts a lot of sympathetic reactions because people assume that you are having a really hard time. People may even try to give you long-distance relationship advice that may be completely unwarranted. While these may seem a little annoying, their intentions are justified. After all, long-distance relationship struggles are real. That said, it does not mean that your relationship is doomed to fail or that the distance will invariably take its toll....

The fact that you’re meeting again stirs up hope that you may be able to take things forward and transform this initial connection into something substantial. With that hope, comes the pressure of checking all the right boxes. You want to seem interested and invested without coming off as too strong or overstepping your boundaries. That’s why knowing what to ask and what to steer clear of can help you meet second-date expectations successfully....

Ok, jokes aside now. A man that likes you secretly will show signs and will do certain things to give him off. For example, people around you will notice, or he’ll do some things subconsciously when he ‘forgets’ to pay attention to what he’s doing/saying. He’s a human after all. Let’s begin the exposing, shall we? Why is he trying to hide it from you? Fear A lot of men try to hide their feelings out of fear, mostly out of the fear of rejection, or just fear of getting hurt....

What are the signs your ex is trying to get your attention on social media? There are many possible reasons for your ex to reach out to you online. The question is: in your situation, what’s their reason? It’s important to know because different reasons require different responses. Breakups are complicated and painful, after all, and they can quickly spiral out of control if you’re not careful. In all cases, you don’t want to get stuck in a compromising position, right?...

The best advice? Stay away from such temptations. There are several disadvantages to dating a married man. The relationship will bring you nothing but a bad name, missed opportunities and lots of pain and heartbreak – add to that the guilt of breaking up a home. You’ll never be a priority in a married man’s life. We give you 25 reasons why you should never have an affair with a married man....

Are you wondering how to compliment a man on his dressing sense? Or, are you confused about how to compliment a guy on his personality? How do you compliment a guy sexually to get things going? Though it may seem like you don’t have many options while searching through compliments for men, that’s not really the case. There are many easy, direct compliments for men and you do not have to stick to generic compliments like “handsome” to appreciate your man....

Snapping the chord is the only way to recover from heartbreak. It also gives your mind the chance to recalibrate and adjust to a life without your ex. The no contact rule forces you to do just that, and the new “normal” you establish in your life eventually bears fruit when you realize you’re not pining for your ex, at least not as much as you used to. Of course, the only thing you’re going to want in the beginning is to pick up your ex’s call and spend hours talking to them, but once you get to the place where that’s not on the top of your to-do list, things start getting a lot better....

Well, yes! Sex and physical fitness are closely tied to each other. If you have been struggling with a bit of a dry spell, hitting the gym or going for that morning run could well be the solution you’re looking for. Which brings us to another important question: How does exercise help sexually? Let’s find out. 5 Ways Exercise And Fitness Improve Your Sex Drive You have promised yourself to put on your gym pants and go running on the treadmill from next week....

If you go by the extravagant depiction of a big, fat wedding that’s shown in the movies, it seems like everything is so glittery, hopeful and happy. But, real life begins after that. When all the celebration dies down, the guests have gone back to their home and all the gifts have been unwrapped, that’s when it would hit you that you’re truly married to your significant other. That’s when you realise the wedding is over and the marriage begins....

If lack of passion in a relationship has affected your bond adversely, you must try to rekindle the fire between you and your partner. If you know your partner has been putting in a lot of work into sustaining your bond, then it is up to you to reciprocate and do the work. Even a small concern or unresolved issue can make your partner feel less passionate toward you. Such issues are regularly addressed in a healthy relationship where the partners understand it’s them against the problem, and not them against each other – this is what brings back the fading fervor in a relationship....

Some men, who have this fundamental trait of emotionally exploiting women for the sake of physical love, spoil it for other men. These romance scammers tend to overshadow the large number of genuine suitors. Hence, we can’t really overlook the existence of these phonies around us who would do anything to slide into your bedroom. Let me tell you about my friend Emma who is still trying to heal from an episode of deceit and betrayal....

And how could I give you all of me when I’m only half a man? ‘Cause I’m a sinking ship that’s burning, so let go of my hand… And no one can ever hurt me like I hurt myself. ‘Cause I’m made out of stone. And I’m beyond help, don’t give your heart to me…” The lyrics of the song capture the exact feeling of a person showing symptoms of low self-esteem in a relationship....

It makes you feel loved, appreciated, and special. Your whole day suddenly gets brighter. Love is an amazing feeling that you get to experience. Morning texts are just one way of telling him how much you care. So, taking the initiative first once in a while will make your partner even happier. You’re told that you shouldn’t text a guy first, that it is him that needs to be the initiator to show that he’s interested and cares, but no, that’s not it....

Even after the latest Amendment in 2020, which introduced a set of changes to the Bill, it still focuses primarily on her medical condition, which is to be decided by a medical expert. Even though abortion is legal in India, there is still a lot of stigma attached to it for unmarried women. While in Alabama, a newly introduced bill prohibits abortion of the fetus six weeks into the pregnancy, abortion laws in India allow the procedure till 24 weeks of pregnancy....

When you date a person with ADHD, it is important to know that while your boo has the condition, it does not define them. But it does affect their daily lives and behaviors. Dating a person with ADHD is, thus, a little different from dating a neurotypical person i.e. someone who does not have ADHD or autism and does not show signs of atypical neurological functioning. But, before I get into how ADHD and relationships work differently, let us first understand what it is and how it tends to work in adults....

Long, long ago – more than 20 years ago – I met a boy. It was at a tutorial we attended to learn how to solve MCQ questions so that we could crack the CAT exam and live our dream of studying in one of the top MBA institutes of the country. I remember how we had hit it off from the first day. Both having grown sick of being first benchers, in our respective schools, as I had found out later, we had both wanted to secure our places in the very last seat....