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
Admitting to being abused is often difficult, but in our country, it can feel impossible. Cultural norms, stigma, and fear of judgment keep many victims silent. This silence perpetuates the cycle of abuse, making it crucial to understand and address the barriers to speaking out. Just Another Case of Abuse by a Trusted Person She […]
Why can’t we admit to being abused, in our country? Read More »
(As told to Eleena Sanyal) He seemed to be a perfect match from the matrimonial website My parents found him on a matrimonial website. He seemed almost perfect. The youngest of 3 siblings, he had a much older sister who was married and busy with her life elsewhere. He had a brother 10 years his
He wouldn’t marry me because my breasts were too small Read More »
Is it healthy to keep in touch with an ex? Here is the answer
Is It Healthy To Stay In Touch With An Ex After Marriage? Read More »
Any relationship can be abusive; the key is to recognise this and get away
I Walked Out Of An Abusive And Toxic Relationship Read More »
Can video games ruin your relationship? Is an addiction around the corner, or is it just a hobby? Let’s take a look at how it happens, and what you can do to stop it.
Are Video Games Ruining Your Relationship? Take These 7 Steps Read More »
So your worst fears have come true, haven’t they? After all those years of being single by choice, dodging the flirts, and surviving potential heartbreak, you have finally found the love of your life. However, there was a huge risk involved. The man you loved was someone else’s husband. And now that this revelation has
How To Get Over A Married Man Who Dumped You? Read More »
(Names changed to protect identities)This is the true story of Ankit, who fought adversity and overcame addictions of the worst kind. His Life Seemed Like A Dream Come True Ankit was a young ambitious boy of 24 when he came to the big bad city of Mumbai. He had just completed his MBA degree and
From Heartbreak to Addiction: A Journey of Recovery Read More »
With the help of psychotherapist Gopa Khan (Masters in Counseling Psychology, M.Ed), who specializes in marriage & family counseling, let’s take a look at the signs of emotional abuse and what you can you need to do about it.
Emotional Abuse — 9 Signs And 5 Coping Tips Read More »
“And in that moment of complete submission, I was free, liberated.” I had heard or read this line countless times, always wondering what it really meant! How can one ever attain liberation in submissiveness, in giving in? I had been a submissive person and it landed me in problems. Submissiveness leads to low self-confidence, low
How My Heartbreak Changed Me As A Person Read More »
Jealousy is as natural a human emotion as any but one that has earned a bad rep because it can easily spiral out of control and take a toxic form. When that happens, it can prove detrimental to even the strongest, most passionate relationships, obliterating the good and replacing it with an awful, all-consuming sense
11 Toxic Jealousy Signs In A Relationship And How To Deal With Them Read More »
