From deciphering the right from wrong to navigating the myriad gray areas in between, forging and sustaining balanced, wholesome relationships is a work in progress. Our relationship advice segment serves as a beacon that ensures your relationship stays on course, even when it’s wading through turbulent waters of strife and conflict.
From figuring out how to handle those initial days of dating marked by undefined expectations and uncertainty over your future as a couple to dealing with serious issues like manipulation, gaslighting, abuse, disrespect, trust issues, betrayal, and healing from traumas – of the past and present – to become better versions of yourselves as individuals and partners, you need an ally at every step of the way.Â
Relationships, at the best of times, are challenging affairs to navigate, and past sexual trauma makes them even more difficult. A WHO report states that 1 in 3 women are subjected to physical or sexual violence globally. Even more worrying is that 1 in 4 girls/women aged 15 to 24 years have experienced some form […]
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There are few who have not been through a broken heart. Some people seem to breeze through a breakup without any of the attendant pain, but not everyone can cope on their own. Many of us need help. So, let us have a look at some of the best breakup apps that can help you
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Are narcissists capable of love? This is a question that weighs on the minds of a lot of people who have endured the narcissistic love patterns of idealization, devaluation, discarding, and hoovering. If you’re wrestling with it too, know that you’re not alone. We understand how emotionally draining and tumultuous a relationship with a narcissist
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Have you ever wanted to break up with your boyfriend or girlfriend and felt guilty about it? Do you wish to end your relationship with your SO but make sure you can still be on talking terms later? Do you respect your beau but feel you should end things as partners? This is a tricky
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T. The great singer Aretha Franklin sang about it. Tomes have been written about it. Respect as a concept is essential to any successful relationship, platonic or otherwise. But what does showing respect mean? Some consider it to imply admiration. Others refer to it as a basic human right. Respect in a relationship – of
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A friend recently asked me if I thought her toxic ex had male narcissist traits. I told her that being narcissistic is different from being diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), and there’s no way to know unless he gets a diagnosis through mental health professionals or a licensed therapist. But she was insistent. She
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Have you ever found yourself bending over backward to please others, only to feel like you’re constantly stuck in the friend zone? Do you ever wonder why being the ‘nice guy’ doesn’t always lead to the happy, fulfilling relationships you’ve been dreaming of? I know how it feels. You’re not alone in this often bewildering
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Love is never easy. Even more difficult are break ups. They bring in their wake a whirlwind of emotions. When you finally decide to call it off, it leaves you desperate to turn back the clock and rekindle what you once had. Your heart yearns for it even though your mind clearly says no. When
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“Why does my girlfriend hit me?” — Men hesitate to confess this personal crisis. A study says, “Domestic violence against men covers a broad range of violent acts such as physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, or financial abuse.” It’s quite underreported due to the myths surrounding male survivors. According to the CDC, 1 in
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Now more than ever, you want to be sure that you and your partner consent to literally every single thing that you do in your relationship. To some people, consent may seem like an afterthought or easy to take for granted. This is especially true for those who have been in long, time-tested relationships. They
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