I, for one, can vouch for childhood trauma and dysfunctional past relationships as the two most valid reasons for being insecure in a relationship. When you have been told all along by your dear family that you are absolutely worthless, there is nothing you do that ever holds any practical value in life, you naturally seek constant validation from your partner to make sure they don’t feel the same way about you....

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links, at no additional cost for you. Sick of the old dinner and drinks routine? If you’re here, I’m pretty sure you’re about to go on a date with someone you want to impress. And you don’t want to stick with the old, boring routine of dinner and drinks – or just drinks....

Once that happens, things can unravel quickly, bringing your relationship to the brink of breaking. That said, conflict in itself isn’t a bad thing, as long as both partners are willing to do the work to fix it. One of the relationship conflict quotes by American clinical psychologist Dr. Julier Gottman best sums it up, “Conflict is the opportunity to learn to love our partners better over time.” Let’s try to decode relationship conflict dynamics and resolution strategies to help you embrace this unpleasant yet inevitable aspect of togetherness, with insights from counselor and certified life coach Dr....

Couples living in joint families do not find enough time to themselves, and the relationship tends to suffer. Given the advent of modern gadgets and their entry into the bedroom, even couples in nuclear families are complaining about a lack of romance and alone time together. So, you can only imagine the plight of those living in a joint family. It’s not a cakewalk to adjust to a joint family after marriage, especially for the partner who has to live with their spouse’s family – more often than not that onus falls on the woman....

When you’re married to a narcissist, their lack of empathy might baffle you. You’ll have the same fights over and over again, and the only thing you’ll ask for is a little consideration. But when the next fight rolls around because you didn’t pay “enough attention” to them, the cycle will start again. When the bickering and glaring inconsideration get too much to handle, you might just end up feeling helpless, trapped even....

Just as it is important to grieve and process all the angst and hurt, it is equally crucial to stop feeling sorry for yourself at some point to be able to heal yourself after a breakup. A continued sense of victimhood can keep you arrested in the past. When that happens, it impedes your ability to forge new meaningful connections and move on. Figuring out how to stop feeling sorry and heal yourself after a breakup all on your own can be challenging....

Alimony Laws In India Explained People usually have a very fuzzy idea of divorce and alimony laws in India. They often take the plunge into a divorce and once in the middle of it all they realize the wall around them is crumbling because of their lack of knowledge of the divorce and alimony laws in India. So it is very pertinent to have a basic knowledge of the alimony laws in India before taking the plunge into the divorce proceedings....

If you’re falling in the trap of stalking your ex on social media – or notice that they are keeping tabs on your life through your posts and stories – it’s best to unfriend/unfollow/block and create a distance that will allow you both to move on. Why? Let’s delve deeper into the perils of social media stalking to understand. What Is Stalking? While some people move on from breakups with a little effort, others find it hard to let go....

Being the eldest among three sisters, the pressure of getting married was real. Bhaskar’s family had come to see me when I was attending a Puja at my neighbourhood. I was summoned by my younger sister to come home at once because Amma (mother) wanted me to make tea for his family. Although I was annoyed I reached home and slipped inside my room from the backyard door. I made tea quickly because I was eager to go to my neighbor’s home again where the Puja was taking place....

Can a Narcissist fall in Love? Narcissists struggle to have romantic relationships for several reasons; one of them is because they do not know how to resolve conflicts. It is normal for couples to have disagreements, but clinical worker Sharon Thomas states that narcissists believe they can do no wrong. As far as they are concerned, they are perfect and if there are problems, the other person is to blame....

The other day I was asked a question by a friend of mine about the age of onset for NPD. I was pretty sure I knew the answer and trotted out the information about the characteristics as defined in the DSM and that it often begins to emerge in late teens but it essentially becomes noticeable from the 20’s onwards and as a person ages they tend to show less extreme grandiose behaviours....

Toxic in-laws tend to control and manipulate your relationship with your partner. They’ll find faults with everything you do and meddle in your life nonstop. They’ll always find ways to pull you down and make you feel bad. If you’re tired of constantly having to deal with disrespectful in-laws and are looking for a way out, consider maintaining a distance from them. Distancing yourself from in-laws does not mean cutting off ties completely....

Marriage is home, even if it entails compromises and work, as the popular tabloids and therapists tell us. For the herd creatures that we are, marriage has provided us with a working model, it has organized division of labour within the family, given us a structure to have and rear children, chalked out a framework for the economics of living – transfer of property and finance, offered us an emotional haven with the concept of shared lives and one of the most important, a legitimate space to indulge in our carnal instincts....

When I reached out to Shivanya Yogamaya, who is an astrologer as well as a relationship and intimacy coach, she said, “Generally, when we speak on intimacy, people jump to conclusions and assume it’s only about sex and how two people indulge in sexual activities in a relationship. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Intimacy means the act of being vulnerable around the person you love. It means being seen and heard while being unfiltered and raw....

When a fearful-avoidant feels that your relationship is progressing, they will take a step back. Their inability to embrace themselves and the fear of adjusting to loving makes them dump you. High anxiety and negative self-conception draw them back into their shell. It’s at this moment that they need to be in control of their feelings, actions, and thoughts. This type of attachment is developed through different stages of their life, starting from childhood....

Men generally don’t like to wait around too much, they’re known to like the physical presence of their partner hence texting without meeting up might seem a little weird. He texts all the time and is never tired of texting, but when it comes to making plans to meet, he’s not up to meeting with you. Now, what’s the deal with this guy? Well, this might be okay if you just started talking to him....

1. When they were looking to get laid While Tinder did start off as a dating app, its popularity is known for its easy hookups. Sujeet, a sales professional from Bangalore tells, “When I was wanting to get laid, I signed up on Tinder. Initially it felt like a bit of a task because the matches I was getting were more interested in relationships, while I was searching for some no-strings-attached fun”....

Want to learn how to ask for a girls number? Then this article will give you the last techniques you’ll ever need to learn. Whether you want to get a girl’s number online or face-to-face, there are “best practices” to be followed, and they’re all here. First off, let’s address the key challenge. Why is it so hard to ask for a girl’s number? It all boils down to two reasons: The best way how to ask for a girl’s number should address both these challenges at the same time....

There is a quote by Maxwell Maltz that perfectly explains how our level of confidence can influence every aspect of our life: I don’t know about you, but I love this metaphor. There’s no better way to explain how a low level of self-confidence can significantly limit our potential — and consequently prevent us from living our life to the fullest. On the other hand, a healthy and high self-esteem can lead us to places we have never dreamed of....

You have made up your mind that you do not want to continue your relationship with your boyfriend. However, the thought of how much you will end up hurting him, especially emotionally, can get in the way and cloud your judgment. Instead of having a guilt trip, you should end your relationship in such a humane way that he can recover from the heartbreak expediently. To help you figure out just how to do that, we’ve listed out all you’ll ever need to know about the best way to break up with someone, so they don’t end up holding a stereo on your front lawn at 1 A....