Relationship green flags: 5 healthy behaviours to look for
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Toxic relationship: What is covert abuse? Signs to be aware of
In a toxic relationship, covert abuse can be a dangerous manipulation technique. Unlike overt abuse, covert abuse is…
Feeling disconnected from your partner? 6 things to try to increase intimacy
In a relationship, it is natural to feel disconnected from the partner sometimes. Often, we may feel that…
6 effective tips for problem-solving in relationships
Published on Feb 21, 2024 06:00 AM IST Building and maintaining healthy relationships often involves overcoming challenges together.…
Giving your partner the benefit of doubt: Here’s what it looks like
In order to improve the emotional connection shared in a relationship, we need to create a space for…
Breakup Day 2024: 6 telltale signs your partner wants to break up with you
February is not just the month of love, but also of new beginnings and bold decisions. After Valentine’s…
5 reasons you are not having fun in your relationship: Expert explains
In a relationship, it is very important that we share moments when we feel the joy of being…
Why do we go for emotionally unavailable partners?
We often settle for emotionally unavailable partners. This can cause a lot of frustration and resentment in the…
Confession Day 2024: Top confessions to avoid; things to never tell your partner
Confession Day 2024: After the overdose of mush and all things love during Valentine’s Week and V-Day, it’s…
5 signs that you see your spouse as your enemy
Published on Feb 18, 2024 06:11 PM IST From rolling eyes at them to ignoring their warnings, here…
Tantrum taming: 20 parenting strategies for dealing with toddler meltdowns
Tantrums, characterised by emotional outbursts and intense displays of frustration, are a natural part of a child’s developmental…
Flirt Day 2024: 6 flirting mistakes to avoid at all costs
If Valentine’s Week is the perfect opportunity for couples to strengthen their bond and express their love in…
Self-love requires mindset shifts: 7 tips to know
The longest and the most important relationship is the one that we have with ourselves. “Cultivating self-love often…
How to explain death to toddlers and preschoolers? Therapist shares tips
Published on Feb 16, 2024 03:58 PM IST From avoiding euphemisms to teaching them to celebrate the loved…
6 ways to stay regulated in a difficult conversation
While having a difficult conversation, we may feel a surge of emotions. Sometimes negative emotions can be very…
Valentine’s Day 2024: Are you not liking your Valentine? Here are 5 signs
Valentine’s Day 2024: It is the day of love. Every year, Valentine’s Day is observed with a whole…
Love in the digital age: How dating coaches are redefining modern romance
When a long-term relationship came to an unhappy end, 43-year-old Katia suddenly found herself in “uncharted waters” as…
Kiss Day 2024: 7 different types of kisses and their meanings
Kiss Day is celebrated a day before Valentine’s Day and falls on February 13 where people in love…
World Marriage Day 2024: Date, history, significance; tips for happy marriage
World Marriage Day 2024: While they say, ‘marriages are made in heaven’, it requires commitment, respect, communication, and…
Build better boundaries with yourself: Therapist suggests 7 steps
Published on Feb 08, 2024 07:51 PM IST From having a me time to creating a contract, here…
6 common triggers and potential boundary needs: Therapist explains
Setting healthy boundaries is very important to maintain the sanity and health of a relationship. Besides setting boundaries,…
Nitpicking in relationship: Getting to the root causes
Published on Feb 07, 2024 06:47 PM IST From need for control to unresolved conflicts, here are a…
7 habits that are actually signs of resentment
When we grow resentment and frustration in a relationship, it can slowly kill the connection and intimacy we…
Propose Day 2024: 6 biggest proposal mistakes people make
Propose Day is celebrated on the second day of the 7-day long Valentine’s Week, ahead of V-Day celebrations…
Want to reduce misunderstanding? Do these five things in your relationship
Published on Feb 05, 2024 07:12 PM IST From using simple language to watching our tone, here are…
Types of unhealthy communication patterns: 4 ways to improve them
In any relationship, healthy communication forms one of the foundation blocks. It determines the strength and connection in…
Valentine’s Day gifts for him: 8 unique ideas to impress your partner
Valentine’s Day 2024: The month of love is here. February is hailed all over the world as that…
6 types of anxiety that are healthy for a relationship
Anxiety can be a crippling feeling. The persistent worry about the daily activities and uneasiness and nausea can…
5 signs that you are not being a supportive spouse
A healthy relationship demands equal amounts of effort, dedication, trust, loyalty and support from the partners to make…
Are you frustrated by dating? Here’s what you can do instead
When we carry the baggage of past traumatic experiences of relationships and toxicity, starting all over again to…
What dating with secure functioning looks like
Published on Feb 02, 2024 01:55 PM IST From having clarity on what they want, to breeding more…
3 signs that you have contempt towards your spouse
Published on Feb 01, 2024 03:22 PM IST From rolling our eyes to correcting them, here are a…
10 types of emotional manipulation tactics that we should be careful about
A relationship can very smoothly turn toxic because of certain behavioural patterns which can be harmful for the…
How to support a friend with mental health issues
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Navigating the nuances of mental health issues may be a difficult path but having…
Are you emotionally divorced? Watch out for these 5 key signs
Marriages don’t suddenly fall apart. Although many divorces seem to happen suddenly, they usually develop gradually. And although…
Parenting tips: 5 steps to build a secure relationship with the child
Updated On Jan 29, 2024 05:21 PM IST From grieving our traumatic experiences to learning to be calm…
3 types of trust in a relationship we should know about
Trust is extremely important in any relationship. Be it with our family member or among friends or the…
Dissociation and its impact on relationships: Therapist explains
Dissociation refers to the feeling of being disconnected from the situation, or a person, or from the present.…
6 ways anxious attachment can block relationship success
The way we attach ourselves in a relationship matters in determining the health of the relationship. Each person…
8 types of rest we need in our relationships
When we hear rest, we immediately think about quality sleep. However, there are other types of rest that…
Tips to parent young adults to end generational codependency
Published on Jan 27, 2024 01:02 PM IST From teaching them boundaries to encouraging them to explore their…
5 things to do for dating with secure attachment
Each person has their own attachment style with which they approach their relationships. While some people have an…
Are you being immature during conflicts? Here are the signs
A conflict is natural in a relationship. Be it having disagreement on a petty thing or a life-changing…
Do compliments make you feel uncomfortable? Here’s why
Compliments are a way of showing appreciation. Be it for appearances or the way we look, or the…
7 ways to rekindle a broken relationship
Relationships, no matter how strong they appear on the surface, are delicate and need constant nourishment and understanding…
How to get your needs met in a relationship: Therapist shares tips
Published on Jan 23, 2024 05:04 PM IST From understanding what is missing to making specific requests, here…
Parental invalidation: 7 ways it can affect us
When we are brought up in dysfunctional homes under the supervision of emotionally immature parents, we do not…
Unlocking the heart: 8 signs you might be struggling to receive love
Don’t we all want love? Surprisingly, accepting it isn’t always easy. Although we’re more than happy to show…
Reasons you have a defensive conversation with your spouse
Updated On Jan 22, 2024 09:10 AM IST From having a survival mindset to not asking questions, here…
5 signs that you are bored in your marriage
Published on Jan 21, 2024 06:56 PM IST From intimacy being non-existent, to not having new things to…
Rupture to repair: The process to address conflict in a relationship
Conflicts and disagreements are natural in a relationship. Contrary to our beliefs, conflicts are healthy as they help…
What is coercive control: Signs we should be aware of
Published on Jan 20, 2024 01:36 PM IST From gaslighting to limiting our access to money, here are…
8 ways to create an emotionally healthy home
The idea of home should bring us comfort, warmth, safety and assurance. When we are brought up in…
Are you parenting your partner? Here are the signs to watch out for
When we are brought up in dysfunctional homes, we try to implement the trauma and the behaviour patterns…
Is your partner not pulling the weight? Here are 7 signs to watch out for
A relationship is a two-way street. Be it understanding each other, putting effort, clarifying things, making a healthy…
How to take personal accountability in a relationship? Therapist shares tips
In any relationship, it is extremely important to know the boundaries and the things that we are responsible…
Intergenerational strengths that can be passed on through generations
Intergenerational experiences are extremely important for our mental and emotional health. It helps in strengthening us, making us…
What is apology language? Therapist explains the types
Published on Jan 11, 2024 08:46 AM IST From requesting forgiveness to making restitution, here are five apology…
Common manipulation techniques that narcissists engage in
Narcissistic personality disorder or NPD is a mental condition where people have extremely high sense of their own…
Parenting tips: Truths to remember while raising secure and resilient children
Parenting is tricky – while we want to provide our children with the best of everything, we also…
Healing from toxic relationships: 8 strategies for emotional recovery
News / Photos / Lifestyle / Healing from toxic relationships: 8 strategies for emotional recovery Published on Jan…
Caring for children with blood cancer: A guide for parents
In the intricate tapestry of life, the diagnosis of blood cancer in a child can shatter the most…
How the four trauma responses show up in our relationships: Therapist explains
When we are brought up in dysfunctional homes, it can affect the way we think and behave in…
Self-care tips to prioritise yourself and your mental health
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi According to the National Health Program of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,…
Self-care for mental health: Practical tips for a happier life
The belief is that self-care is not a luxury but a fundamental pillar that supports overall wellness and…
Love in 2024: 7 top tips to improve your dating life in the New Year
Are you single and looking for love? Are you having trouble meeting the right person? If you’re having…
Love resolutions 2024: 6 tips for finding your soulmate in the New Year
As the clock ticks towards midnight and the year comes to an end, the feeling of renewal and…
Do you have an impatient or demanding kid? here’s how to respond
Parenting can be tricky. While we want to ensure that we provide the best of everything to our…
Relationship stress? Check out 10 ways to rescue and revive your bond
Relationships frequently experience stress due to life’s obligations, necessitating deliberate attempts to rekindle the spark of connection. Arguments…
Planning to get engaged? Here are essential questions you must ask your partner
The grand Indian wedding season is in full swing, with the melodious beats of the baraat filling the…
Things that adult children want to receive from their parents
We are never too grown up to deny the fact that we do not like receiving gifts from…
Preconception counselling: Importance, 5 ways it empowers couples in parenthood
Embarking on the journey of parenthood is a profound and transformative experience where couples want to ensure a…
Unrealistic relationship expectations that lead to conflict and breakup
One of the spoilsports in relationships is unrealistic expectations. It is natural in a relationship for people to…
5 signs that you are not communicating well with your partner
Communication is one of the foundation blocks of a happy, healthy and safe relationship. A healthy relationship requires…
9 tips to maintain the balance between festival parties and quality ‘us’ time
As the holiday season approaches, the calendar is full of fun events, get-togethers and opportunities to spend time…
Healing resentment in relationships: Therapist shares a guide
Resentment and frustration can happen in a relationship due to multiple reasons. One of the most prominent reasons…
Toxic family behaviours during the holidays
Published on Dec 25, 2023 04:41 PM IST From making condescending remarks about our life to undermining us,…
Top causes of resentment in relationships
Published on Dec 23, 2023 01:46 PM IST From unmet expectations to violations of trust, here are a…
Tips to protect yourself from your emotionally immature parent during holidays
News / Photos / Lifestyle / Tips to protect yourself from your emotionally immature parent during holidays Published…
What betraying our needs in a relationship looks like
Some of us are brought up with the conditioning that when we want to make any relationship work…
Thoughts that fuel your need for people-pleasing
Published on Dec 23, 2023 05:31 PM IST From disappointing people or being labeled as selfish, here are…
Ways by which securely attached couples stay strong
Published on Dec 21, 2023 05:02 PM IST From having fun in a relationship to cultivating friendship together,…
Examples of boundaries that can be set around draining relationships
Sometimes a relationship may feel draining and frustrating. That can happen due to a lot of fights or…
Year ender 2023: Exploring the movement to unplug and reconnect in 2023
As the year 2023 comes to a close, a notable trend has emerged in the realm of relationships—the…
New Year 2024: 8 reasons why we fail to achieve New Year resolutions
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi New Year 2024 is almost here and so is our ambitious spirit, seeking refreshing…
Ways to maintain a healthy long distance relationship
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi It takes effort, communication and trust to maintain a healthy long-distance relationship where even…
7 practical tips for navigating family dynamics as a couple this holiday season
With its cheerful atmosphere and joyful gatherings, the holiday season forces couples to confront the complex dance of…
Overexplaining is an effect of trauma: Here’s how we can address it
When we carry trauma of past experiences within us, we fear being rejected and abandoned. Being misunderstood is…
Sparking joy again: 8 dynamic ways to refresh your stale relationship
Even the most vibrant couples can periodically experience a moment of stasis in their relationship journey. Don’t worry…
Tips to have difficult conversations when you are scared of conflict
There are times when we are afraid of getting into a misunderstanding, argument or a conflict. This can…
Tantrum taming: Practical strategies for parents to deal with toddler meltdowns
One of the hardest things about being a parent is dealing with toddler tantrums. A child’s scream causes…
New Year 2024: 8 relationship resolutions to spice up your romantic life
As the New Year dawns, it’s the perfect opportunity for a fresh start and a renewed perspective on…
Dating trends 2023: From ghosting to stonewalling, toxic patterns that made news
Dating trends 2023: Dating in modern times is a lot different than how it used to be earlier.…
Communication killers in a relationship that we should know about
Communication is one of the foundation blocks of a happy, healthy and safe relationship. Communication helps us to…
The non-negotiables in a relationship: Here’s what we should not settle for
In a relationship, we often need to compromise and settle for certain things. Finding common ground is very…
‘It is not your fault’: Breaking the chains of self-stigmatisation in obesity
A recurring pattern that never fails to strike a cord with the patients dealing with obesity is a…
1 in 4 adults think smacking is necessary to ‘properly raise’ kids
“Do you want a smack?!” This has been a common refrain from many parents across history. Right along…
Year Ender 2023: 5 ways hybrid work model affected marriages
As many organisations continued with the hybrid work model in 2023 aiming for higher productivity, more efficient use…
Finding the right person: 4 ways to know if your partner is serious about you
When it comes to progressing to the next step of a relationship, sometimes your partner could be on…
Types of emotionally immature people and how to deal with them
Often, we are confronted with emotionally immature people. Not knowing their emotional maturity level and tricks to deal…
Reasons you don’t have the love you want
Often, we crave a certain type of love, but we do not get it because of the way…
Signs that you may have outgrown relationships or situations around you
Sometimes we may feel that we are outgrowing the relationships that we are a part of. Same happens…
4 reasons why you have doubts about your relationship
Published on Dec 08, 2023 12:32 PM IST From having commitment issues to feeling unsettled, here are four…
Do you think of your partner finding someone else attractive? Expert shares tips
Often in a relationship, we worry about the partner finding someone else attractive. This mostly happens because of…
10 essential ways to safeguard your marriage before it’s too late
Marriage is a powerful bond that binds the threads of two unique individuals into a shared journey in…
Signs that you and your spouse are not reconciling conflict
Conflicts are natural in any kind of relationship. Be it family, or romantic relationships or friendships, conflicts are…
How strict parenting can impact children negatively? Experts share insights
Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world. Being an excellent parent takes even…
Pitch-perfect parenting: Study finds singing boosts baby’s language skills
A new study co-authored by an Indian-origin Cambridge University neuroscientist claims that singing rhymes and alphabets to babies…
Why do we need physical touch in our romantic relationships? Therapist explains
A romantic relationship creates a healthy space for both the partners to be vulnerable and expressive without the…
7 signs that your partner is suffering from borderline personality disorder
Do you feel you are always walking on eggshells in your relationship and living with a partner who…
What is more than bare minimum in a relationship?
Bare minimum in a relationship does not fulfill the connection and intimacy required in a relationship. When two…
Does your child meltdown or misbehave at school? Here’s what you can do
Parenting can be tricky. While we want to provide our children with the best of everything, we also…
Is your kid refusing to cooperate? Here are a few common reasons why they don’t listen to parents
News / Photos / Lifestyle / Is your kid refusing to cooperate? Here are a few common reasons…
Common things that might scare an avoidant attached person
In a relationship, the partners attach themselves based on their attachment style. Each person has their own attachment…
Signs that you are being gaslit: Patterns to be careful about
Gaslighting is a toxic pattern in an unhealthy relationship. This is a form of psychological manipulation where one…
Have you stopped showing up in your relationship? Here are the signs
Showing up is very important in any relationship. Be it family or romantic relationships or friendships, being able…
Ways to grow secure attachment in your relationship
Updated On Dec 01, 2023 11:48 AM IST From being less reactive during conflicts to responding to each…
Neglectful friends versus low maintenance friends: Is there a difference?
Friends are our chosen family. Friendships are one of the strongest pillars we have in life, and we…
8 relationship patterns that block you from attracting a healthy partner
Do you feel like you’re ‘unlucky in love’, always attracting the wrong type of person? Well, the fault…
What are relationship cold plunges? How can they improve a relationship?
Relationship cold plunges denote the difficult conversations and the difficult choices we make all the while coming out…
Are you missing your ex? Reasons why it happens, and how you can get over it
After a breakup, it is natural that we may miss our ex-partner sometimes. When we spend a considerable…
Common family teachings that continue dysfunction
When we are brought up in dysfunctional families, we carry childhood trauma into adult relationships later in our…
A dismissive avoidant’s idea of healthy relationship: Here’s what it looks like
A person’s idea of a healthy romantic relationship depends on their attachment style. Each person has their own…
Types of parenting styles: Psychologist shares
Parenting can be tricky. While we want to provide our children with the best of everything, we also…
Common pitfalls that can hurt a relationship
A relationship demands a lot of understanding, trust and loyalty, communication forms one of the foundation blocks of…
How the four F’s manifest in relationship dynamics
Published on Nov 25, 2023 05:40 PM IST From freeze to fawn to fight, here are the ways…
Ways to support yourself through grief after a breakup
Published on Nov 25, 2023 07:07 PM IST From feeling all the emotions to indulging in self-care, here…
Signs your anxious partner is growing emotionally
Published on Nov 24, 2023 05:51 PM IST From being more resilient to being open to seeking help,…
When will I be happiest in my life? (Spoiler: not at 14)
Are you happy? And how old are you? Those two questions bundled together are the crux of a…
Is your partner in distress? Here’s what you can do
A relationship requires partners who can comfort each other through every situation. Be it a conflict within themselves…
Tips to foster positive mental health in strict parenting homes
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Creating a healthy environment in strict parenting homes is essential for fostering positive mental…
What to do when you have doubts about your relationship?
Often in relationships, we come to the juncture that we start having doubts about the relationship. It can…
Embracing your unique self: A guide to self acceptance
Each person is born with a unique set of qualities, experiences and perspectives that make them truly one-of-a-kind…