It’s when we can’t match up to their expectations from us that we end up hurting them. We may hurt someone either intentionally or unintentionally, but the thing we should always do is try to make amends and apologize sincerely. So, how do you say sorry for hurtful things? How to apologize to someone you hurt deeply? Let us tell you about sincere and genuine ways to apologize and win the heart of anyone you may have hurt in consultation with counselor Manjari Saboo (Masters in Applied Psychology and Post-Graduate Diploma in Family Therapy and Child Care Counseling), founder of Maitree Counselling, an initiative dedicated to the emotional well-being of families and children....

According to a study, this type of relationship is one where a potential love interest is kept alive as a backup option. A person keeps stringing the other along but does not commit to the relationship or get romantically involved. This kind of relationship is heartbreaking and leaves the person at the receiving end with the status of a backup boyfriend or girlfriend. Relationship Or Backup Plan – Know The Difference Typically, in these relationships, one person is committed and wants a long term relationship while the other is simply biding their time for someone better to come along....

Types Of Attention-Seeking Women Let us look at the varied methods of how some women choose to grab the eyeballs of all and sundry. In my 33 years of work-life, I have encountered several such “samples” of attention-seeking behaviour. I have met and acquainted myself with many attention-seeking women till now, and the list just gets longer with every passing day. There is a disclaimer here; this is certainly not the case with introverts or of dignified well-behaved women....

According to a study by Pew Research Center, in 2013, 64% of eligible men and 52% of eligible women remarried in the US. So if you’re reeling under the pain of being a second wife, find solace in knowing that you’re not alone. So many others are navigating similar challenges, and that should give you hope that it’s not as insurmountable as it may seem. While there are some benefits of being a second wife (hopefully your spouse got most of his hijinks out of his system by now!...

Your lady love does not want a clean session of simple sex in the missionary position. She is open for hotter sex, for experiments, for kinkier sex. 62 per cent of women enjoy rough sex A poll conducted by OkCupid concluded that 62 per cent of women enjoy rough sex. The poll was conducted among more than 400,000 of the dating website’s members. According to the survey, your partner no longer wants to be a dead fish on the bed and wait for you to finish ‘it’ up soon....

From When Harry Met Sally to My Best Friend’s Wedding, from Monica and Chandler in Friends to Robin and Barney in How I Met Your Mother, from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai to Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na — the stories of the greatest cross-sex friendships always end up with a romantic twist. Even though these bonds come with their own sets of boundaries and challenges, a pure friendship between man and woman isn’t as unlikely as it made out to be....

Abuse by a parent is also the kind of issue that is easily swept under the carpet because the victims are often helpless. It is a tricky situation to navigate and an impressionable young child usually does not have the bandwidth to seek necessary help. Signs of child abuse can be easy to miss but we can help you understand it better. How To Handle Child Abuse By Parents Accepting and processing the grave realities of child abuse at home can be a challenge unto itself, especially for the parent who is witnessing the abuse....

In poetry and in stories, retold. By Tagore. By Ghosh. And many more…But before we go into Chitrangada’s tale, we need to step back a little in time, to set the context. Why Arjun wandered It was the early years of Yudhishthira’s brief reign. Indraprastha was established, the king crowned. Just as the five brothers finally came to reap the fruits of long years of toil and sacrifice, Arjun’s fate took a twist....

We reached out to psychologist Jayant Sundaresan to find out more about companionship vs relationship. He says, “You need to understand Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love if you want to know the difference between companionship, relationship, and other types of love.” As per this theory, there are three major components in love: Intimacy: The emotional closeness two people share which strengthens the bond and binds them together Passion: Physical attraction and sexual intimacy with partner Commitment: Acknowledging that you are in love and want to commit to a relationship There are 7 types of love born out of these components:...

Interestingly, much as we may like to think that this sad reality is ubiquitous only in the western world, there is a rampant increase of date rape cases in India also. Youngsters, who rely on smartphones and dating apps to find love and romantic connections, are the most vulnerable to this risk. What Is Date Rape? Date rape is a form of dating violence that has been on the rise lately....

Hi! I am the one – yes – that whore/slut/bitch – whatever you may call me. No, no – do not hesitate. It is absolutely fine by me. I am accustomed to being called names. That’s why I am writing this; a letter to my lover’s wife. When I was born, I was called a ‘burden’ because I was not a son. (Well, hello! The chromosomes did not listen to me so I am sorry!...

We often hear women say they love men who can cook and the reason they give is – if a man knows his way around a kitchen, there is a high probability he knows the same about his woman too. But does enjoy the challenge of rustling up the perfect dish enables a man to perfect his relationship skills? Bonobology contributor Komal feels it often does. “But does a man’s good cooking abilities, signal him being equally good at appreciating his partner?...

But how does one go about rectifying trust issues? Do you give in to their constant demands, or should you put your foot down and hope it works? Before you know it, they’ve got their friends asking you where you are so they don’t have to. It’s a tricky affair, one that’s only best tackled by an expert in the field. With the help of counseling psychologist Kavita Panyam (Masters in Psychology and international affiliate with the American Psychological Association), who has been helping couples work through their relationship issues for over two decades, let’s find out how we can help someone with trust issues....

All the guys who seem to have a way with women almost effortlessly use fractionation seduction, either consciously or subconsciously. It is a potent tool to charm women and there is no rocket science to it. The name comes from ‘fractionation’, a separation process in which one mixture is divided into a number of smaller parts. If you want to be in their league, this detailed guide on fractionation seduction is going to be your strongest ally....

To know more about cheating and how does a guy act after cheating, we reached out to psychologist Jayant Sundaresan. He says, “The first thing you need to know about cheating is not everyone cheats because of one reason. There are many reasons why a guy cheats. The second thing is, not everyone will exhibit the same actions and behavior after they have cheated. Some will behave very normally with their partners whereas, some men feel deep remorse and regret for cheating on their partner....

Losing your virginity for women is normally something they always remember. Most of us have a certain idea of how our first time should be. Whether it happens as planned or not, it will still be etched in your memory forever. We get many queries from women who are anxious before taking such a step and write to us for tips. It is normal to have doubts and myths especially in a country like India where sex talk is a huge taboo....

“The negative is when couples end up focussing too much on social media based relationships rather than real relationships.” – Gopa Khan, Mental Health Therapist The impact of social networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and WhatsApp cannot be denied on how it affects modern relationships and modern day dating. In many cases, relationships have not been able to withstand the constant scrutiny and suspicions that social media incites....

We live in an age of app-operated relationships where finding the man or woman of your dreams is as easy as swiping right or left. However, despite the instant hook-up and break-up realities of our times, certain old-fashioned notions still hold true. Today’s lovebirds know all the tricks of attracting the person of their dreams, but often fail to realize the one quality that is needed to sustain love – the need to be patient in a relationship....

After several toxic relationships, my friend Valerie finally met James. They have been married for ten years now. James is not the most physically attractive guy on the earth, but he is one of the most confident, yet humble, men I have ever known. You can see he has a healthy level of self-esteem. And I think that’s one of the reasons my friend still feels butterflies in her stomach when she sees him....

Now, don’t get us wrong. Fairytale relationships do exist. Look at William and Kate – perfectly made for each other in every way. But at the other end of the spectrum was William’s mother, the late Lady Diana, one of the most beautiful and enigmatic women in the world, who had openly confessed to being emotionally hollow in her long marriage. Being sad and lonely in a marriage has become so common that it does not evoke a sense of surprise among marriage counselors....