Relationships & Family
When parenthood creates distance in a marriage
A path set forth with the hopes of love, friendship, and common goals, frequently runs into unforeseen obstacles. Arriving at a child's life is one such challenge that many couples face. Occasionally, what starts out as the realisation of a common goal can inadvertently cause a drift that turns the couple from husband and wife into devoted but estranged parents.
Is your relationship healthy or overly possessive?
Feeling protective towards your partner, married or otherwise, often stems from a deep-seated commitment. It is natural, sometimes healthy even, when you feel responsible for your partner. However, there is a fine line between being protective and dominating or controlling your loved ones.
Rollercoaster romance: Navigating love's emotional highs and lows
Love, they say, is a wild ride full of ups, downs, and unexpected loops. If you've ever been married, you know that navigating the emotional spectrum of your spouse can sometimes feel like riding a roller coaster blindfolded. One moment you're cruising on Cloud Nine, and the next, you're hurtling through the twists and turns of their feelings.
The best generation of fathers: The millennial dads
From attending Lamaze classes to changing diapers, taking the kids out to being involved in PTMs, millennial dads are quite the apology for their past generations.
Do you speak the language of love?
Love is like a giant, mysterious puzzle, and we're all just trying to find that perfect fit. Thankfully, Dr Gary Chapman has given us a roadmap in the form of the 5 love languages. So, grab your magnifying glass and let's embark on a thrilling detective mission to uncover your unique love language!
Every day is Wife Appreciation Day
Truth be told, I had no idea Wife Appreciation Day was an occasion to celebrate. Despite constant reminders on social media by media houses that it was “the day” to honour the significant other, and pretty much every married man on my friends list showering their love for their better halves on Facebook, I decided to let the occasion pass.
Thin wallet but full heart? Here are 5 budget-friendly ideas for an evening date
Take notes, as we present 5 creative date ideas that will not break your wallet, yet leave a lasting impression on your significant other!
Recognising possible signs of abuse in pre-schoolers
Here are important details that serve as red flags and must not be disregarded by parents or caregivers.
Should age difference matter in a relationship?
Romantic couples with a large age gap, such as that of 10 years or more, often attract social disapproval. However, research shows that even if the favoured age gap is much lower, both men and women are actually open to dating or marrying someone who’s 10-15 years older or younger to them.
Should couples move out after marriage?
When a couple gets married, they are either already in love with their partners, or in the case of an arranged marriage, trying to fall in love. It is felt by many an expert, that this is the time when partners form crucial and lasting bonds with each other and need privacy the most.
Constant arguments with your partner? 7 signs you are in the wrong relationship
Deciphering the core issues in a relationship is as important as finding out whether it is salvageable or not.
Are you the perfect couple? 6 signs that say you are compatible
Here are 6 signs that hopefully reaffirm you are in the right place with the right partner.
5 signs she's just not into you: Dhaka edition
Here are the 5 signs that say, "Bro, she's just not that into you."
Love is in the details: 7 small things that keep relationships strong
In long-term relationships, it is the joint efforts given to the most trivial things that just might be more important than a grand gift every once in a while.
5 things that destroy relationships
These silent relationship killers usually go unnoticed, quietly eroding the precious bond between partners.
Should men always pay the bill on dates?
Here we are, in 21st-century, landing back on the moon and still stuck on the question: "Should men always pay the bill on dates?"
Should you date your friend?
So, how should this entire ‘dating a friend’ thing work? Before anything else, understand that falling in love with a friend is very natural. In fact, the possibility of happiness in developing feelings for a friend is virtually everywhere around us.
Dos and don’ts in an argument with your significant other
Instead of tiptoeing around a tiff, therefore, it is important to know how to have a healthy one that does not significantly damage the other’s feelings.
