There is no dearth of families, especially in the hinterland, where arranged marriages are a non-negotiable norm. And so we have scores of people sacrificing their love relationships at the altar of family reputations and several more who have to pay with their life for following their hearts. But what makes a love marriage better than arranged marriage? In the 21st century, when a vast majority of our youth doesn’t even care for the sanctity of matrimonial bliss, the whole debate of ‘arranged marriages or love marriages’ makes for a curious case....

Have you ever felt an intense connection with someone like you have never experienced before? Or an intense longing for someone who you didn’t even know. They most probably are your twin flame. Twin flames are believed to be the other half of your broken soul. That is why you feel an intense bond with them. Meeting your twin flame is a powerful, emotional, and spiritual experience. Such relationships are both challenging as well as nurturing because of the way your twin flame mirrors you....

“I have heard that alcoholism can look just like narcissism when a person is abusing, but when the person sobers up the narcissism goes away. What is the difference between narcissism (NPD) and alcoholic selfishness?” NPD, or narcissistic personality disorder, is a condition where the narcissism is an integral part of the person’s personality. Therefore, drunk or sober, the person will display excessive self-absorption, an over-inflated sense of self, and feel that he deserves special treatment....

So, how far have we come in that pursuit and how long before we can claim that LGBTQ rights in India are on par with that of its other citizens? In a one-on-one interview, Mumbai-based lawyer and LGBTQ activist Usha Andeshwar, tells us about the rights the LGBTQ community enjoys and the ones they should have in the future. LGBTQ Legal Rights For Marriage and Relationships When we talk about equality for same-sex relationships or same-sex marriage in India, the question of legal sanctions looms just as large as that of social acceptance....

Narcissists are notorious for their merciless manipulation of others to dominate and control them. However, when they catch wind that their game plan has been exposed, and their overblown sense of entitlement and superiority is unmasked, all hell will break loose. In their mind, the tables have turned, they are no longer in control of their victim and this invokes great anger within the soul of the narcissist. In most cases, there is no need to fear for your life; in general, narcissists are non-violent people with child-like insecurities....

As they say, feed them just enough to keep them hungry. The hope of happiness is excited by this kind of behavior; however, by the very nature of the behavior this term describes, the happiness of the real romantic kind, in this context, stays elusive. Breadcrumbers may not all be intentionally evil people, we have to remember this, before we run with this newly coined term, with even a fresher dose of cynicism that is so readily fostered in our online/offline lives....

If you’re a millennial, then by now you must be living life on your own terms. And your parents, who are proud of you, must be immensely supportive. And owing to the current scenario, a huge commitment like marriage you feel ought to be well-considered by you as well your parents – this shift in mind-set is exactly the foundation on which matrimonial websites have been built and grown over the years....

Have you ever heard comments like this from a narcissist in your life? If so, you may have become the target of narcissist triangulation. “My friends are more fun than you, and they don’t give me s*** like you do.” “You’re always messing up these reports. Why can’t you do them like Jane does?” This is a very common manipulation tactic among narcissists, which unfortunately can have a severe effect on its victims....

A kiss has many interpretations and can be shared between people that foster different relationships. However, what is making you think hard right now is not the relationship, it’s rather the factors that make a man kiss a woman. You might be wanting to know what pushes him into kissing a woman in the first place to be aware of a man’s intentions, reasons, and what drives him. At most, the next time a man gives you a kiss, you might be much more aware of what you did, what made him tick, and what he meant....

I grew up with a teacher grandmother, a lawyer mother and an architect sister. So for me it was natural to choose a wife who is working. Sandhya worked in an auditing firm; I knew she would be the best fit. After marriage we moved on transfer. She took a sabbatical from work to ease into the new home and the new city. When her sabbatical stretched to nearly 9 months I asked Sandhya to resume her career....

Different Religious Beliefs (Names changed to protect identities) Rory and Adam had an idyllic romance. Met in college, married 4 years later. They were so in love that they had never imagined that different religious beliefs could get in the way of their love. “The change began almost two years ago,” says Adam, “An old friend of hers fell quite ill and passed away. She began talking about death, the afterlife, the existence of God....

His entrance? He randomly texted you after months of no contact. Now, the actual sane question! Why would he be entitled to such behavior? The answer to this question is going to be a lot more nuanced than just black and white. Different individuals, different ways of connecting and connections, right? Here’s why he randomly texts you after months: 1. It’s purely sexual intentions One of the reasons why he might text you after so long is the need to hook up with someone as soon as he can....

This is what I call elation, the true definition of happiness, being appreciated for my work. I sat at the tiny table and I looked into his eyes as he spoke about how well I had written it. “I liked the ending, and the way it was written. Brilliant piece it is.” And all I did was gawk at him hungrily, as he spoke about how notorious his office staff were and that they didn’t write well....

Why Shakuni Wanted To Destroy Hastinapur Stories display many facets of the Kurukshetra War, which forms a great part of the epic widely known as the ‘Mahabharata’. They even say that it was the mark of the end of Dwapara and the beginning of Kaliyuga. It is said that the demon Kali preyed on the weak and the innocent in the end and found ways to creep into people’s minds. However, that demon wasn’t the primary antagonist of the tale....

As the super emotional Lin-Manuel Miranda puts it, “Love is love.” There is no better feeling in the world than to know that you are in love with someone. People come and go but what remains is the beautiful feeling of having loved a person, even without reciprocation. But when you are in a perfectly happy place in a good relationship, it becomes difficult to hold those emotions in. It’s a true relationship goal to find a person who you love to such an extent that it brings out your inner poet and makes you want to put your feelings in flowery, soul-stirring words....

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links, at no additional cost for you. There are a lot of reasons a man might pull away from a relationship with you. You might automatically assume it’s about you — and it might be if there was a compatibility issue. Sometimes, the reason he pulls away has everything to do with him and nothing to do with you at all....

These questions keep roaming into your mind when a guy kisses you. Yet, sometimes, it’s not easy to decipher this situation. Let’s start with the fact that women and men perceive the kiss the same way. If a kiss means something to a guy that depends if he has feelings for you. If he has strong feelings for you then his way of kissing will be different. He’ll try to make it longer, he’ll pull you closer, and wants to meet you again....

Not many people understand how you could be heartbroken over someone you never had, and therefore, your circle of support can become immensely limited. Most would tell you to shake it off when you share with them your predicament of getting over someone you never dated. You had a crush, you enjoyed it while it lasted, but then, the feelings became a lot more intense than just a crush and now it is your self-imposed goal to move on and you find yourself alone in this too....

They choose to remain single for a large part of their lives, because it isn’t easy for a Sagittarius woman to find a person she wants to be with. Sagittarius women in love can be a rare breed. However, it is worth mentioning that just because she is picky doesn’t mean she is judgmental. A Sagittarius woman strongly believes in allowing people to be themselves and expects the same from them....

Sending sweet text messages is one of the ways you can stay connected with the girl of your dreams. We’re all so busy that it’s nice to have these cute little gestures to jolt us out of our regular routines. Of course, you’ll need a sense of timing. Does your special girl have meetings or presentations during the day? Then it would be best if you resisted the urge to distract her....