Category: Relationship

Published on Mar 22, 2024 06:00 AM IST From standing up for ourselves to finding healthy ways to vent out anger, here are a few reasons why anger is a…

Published on Mar 21, 2024 06:00 AM IST From not having difficult conversations to assuming instead of asking, here are a few communication errors that we make in a relationship.…

How do you manage your emails? Are you an “inbox zero” kind of person, or do you just leave thousands of them unread? Our new study, published today in the…

Published on Mar 19, 2024 05:00 PM IST From letting unresolved conflicts linger to expressing passive-aggressive behaviour, here are a few sneaky behaviours that can sabotage a relationship. …read more…

Published on Mar 18, 2024 05:00 PM IST From not getting the affection we deserve to not feeling valued, here are a few signs that the relationship is not right…

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Parents often prioritise teaching their children about water safety, street safety and other practical precautions like wearing raincoats in the rain and applying sunscreen in sunny…

Women continue to be unfairly blamed for societal problems with infertility, even though infertility can be caused by a multitude of factors, including male issues. This blame places an unnecessary…

The myth of elephant graveyards has pervaded popular culture, and recent observations of buried Asian elephant calves may finally give that legend some credence. Elephant burials and human grief: Exploring…

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Many parental factors always impact a child’s development, mental state and behaviour where one of them is the parents’ mental health. An adult who is mentally…

Published on Mar 15, 2024 06:00 AM IST Defensiveness can hinder healthy communication in relationships. Here are seven practical tips to break down defensive barriers and improve dialogue. …read more…

In a relationship, healthy communication forms the foundation of happiness and understanding. It is important to create a healthy space for sharing and exchange of emotions without the fear of…

News / Photos / Lifestyle Photos / Reinforcing your boundaries with difficult people: Here are 5 steps to do it; explains therapist Published on Mar 11, 2024 04:56 PM IST…

Relationships can often resemble a thrilling roller coaster ride. While the highs can be exhilarating, the lows can welcome turbulence in the form of stress and conflicts. However, it’s not…

In today’s fast-moving business world, making connections has taken on a whole new look, thanks to the rise of virtual networking that serves as a powerful force in the world…

Published on Mar 09, 2024 06:00 AM IST Explore the hidden barriers to love by delving into five unconscious beliefs that may be obstructing the path to the fulfilling relationships…

Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence and the most effective way to do it is…

Published on Mar 03, 2024 03:09 PM IST From making transitions short and sweet to taking out the mystery, here are a few ways to help kids through transitions. …read…

News / Photos / Lifestyle Photos / 5 signs that you are tricking yourself into staying in the wrong relationship: Therapist explains Published on Mar 03, 2024 07:00 PM IST…

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Friendship, a term significantly understated, forms the essence of a bond that enriches our lives in so many ways as it delivers that dose of self-confidence…

Published on Mar 01, 2024 06:00 AM IST From having face-to-face interactions to setting realistic goals, here are three habits of present parents that can help in healthy parenting. …read…

Updated On Feb 28, 2024 02:43 PM IST From holding our opinions to not clarifying our needs, here are five behavioural patterns that can stop us from having a secure…

As parents, we always want to ensure that we provide our children with the best of everything. However, teaching them skills that they will need to navigate through life and…

Published on Feb 28, 2024 06:00 AM IST From reflecting on our expectations to expanding our social circle, here are a few ways to overcome loneliness. …read more / View…

Published on Feb 27, 2024 04:03 PM IST Here are five signs that we sacrifice a lot to gain the approval of the partner in a relationship. …read more /…

First dates are definitely anxious, frightening and full of expectations. But it goes beyond small talk; the success of your date depends on a number of other things, such as…

Published on Feb 26, 2024 07:00 AM IST Couples’ Yoga retreats: From deepening bonds to enhancing wellness together, here are 8 benefits of combining a romantic getaway with a shared…

As individuals, we grow up in this world without much of a formal training on how to deal with humans – the most advanced animal species out there, whether it…

Published on Feb 24, 2024 05:12 PM IST From not reciprocating their emotions to failing to take accountability for our actions, here are five signs of being an unsupportive friend.…

Published on Feb 24, 2024 06:15 PM IST Here are four rituals that can help in instilling in children a sense of responsibility, kindness and togetherness. …read more / View…

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Fatherhood is a remarkable experience filled with excitement but it can also pose unique challenges for dads-to-be hence, understanding and coping with the various aspects of…

Published on Feb 23, 2024 06:15 PM IST From camping together to sharing about our day at dinnertime, here are four rituals that can improve togetherness in family. …read more…

Published on Feb 23, 2024 11:10 AM IST From communication skills to accepting the partner as they are, here are five green flags to look out for in a relationship.…

In a relationship, it is natural to feel disconnected from the partner sometimes. Often, we may feel that we do not have the same amount of intimacy and desire for…

In a toxic relationship, covert abuse can be a dangerous manipulation technique. Unlike overt abuse, covert abuse is not on the surface. Overt abuse uses physical aggression and violence which…

In order to improve the emotional connection shared in a relationship, we need to create a space for healthy and open communication. The space should be devoid of any tendency…

Published on Feb 21, 2024 06:00 AM IST Building and maintaining healthy relationships often involves overcoming challenges together. Here are some tips for solving problems in relationships. …read more /…

February is not just the month of love, but also of new beginnings and bold decisions. After Valentine’s Day, Anti-Valentine’s Week gives you an opportunity to take a stand for…

In a relationship, it is very important that we share moments when we feel the joy of being together. Moments of having fun and being silly with the partner adds…

Tantrums, characterised by emotional outbursts and intense displays of frustration, are a natural part of a child’s developmental journey where common tantrums often unfold as fervent protests accompanied by inconsolable…

Confession Day 2024: After the overdose of mush and all things love during Valentine’s Week and V-Day, it’s time to detox with Anti-valentine’s Week, if you are single. Confession Day…

Published on Feb 18, 2024 06:11 PM IST From rolling eyes at them to ignoring their warnings, here are five signs that we see our spouse as an enemy. …read…

Ending a relationship or coming out of a relationship is not an easy process. It takes a lot of strength, effort and emotions to leave a relationship that once meant…

If Valentine’s Week is the perfect opportunity for couples to strengthen their bond and express their love in myriad forms, Anti-Valentine’s Week is dedicated to singles or those who are…

The longest and the most important relationship is the one that we have with ourselves. “Cultivating self-love often involves adopting positive mindset shifts that encourage a more compassionate and accepting…

Published on Feb 16, 2024 03:58 PM IST From avoiding euphemisms to teaching them to celebrate the loved ones, here are a few ways to explain death to toddlers and…

Loss often feels all consuming but we need to give room for feelings of sadness, confusion, anger as they show up. Grief proceeds through a set sequence, where the first…

Valentine’s Day 2024: It is the day of love. Every year, Valentine’s Day is observed with a whole lot of pomp and grandeur all over the world. From the streets…

When a long-term relationship came to an unhappy end, 43-year-old Katia suddenly found herself in “uncharted waters” as she struggled to deal with a baffling array of dating apps and…

Kiss Day is celebrated a day before Valentine’s Day and falls on February 13 where people in love seal their relationship with a kiss on this day of the Valentine’s…

World Marriage Day 2024: While they say, ‘marriages are made in heaven’, it requires commitment, respect, communication, and willingness to growth together for a marital union to sustain and succeed.…

When we grow resentment and frustration in a relationship, it can slowly kill the connection and intimacy we have. “Holding on to resentment can be bad for your mental and…

Published on Feb 08, 2024 07:51 PM IST From having a me time to creating a contract, here are a few ways to set better boundaries with ourselves. …read more…

Setting healthy boundaries is very important to maintain the sanity and health of a relationship. Besides setting boundaries, we should also ensure to communicate the significance of those boundaries to…

Published on Feb 07, 2024 06:47 PM IST From need for control to unresolved conflicts, here are a few root causes of nitpicking. …read more / View Photos in a…

Growing up, we all hated that one ‘Sharma Ji ka Ladka’ who was good at everything from academics to sports. And this is still true today as comparisons have reached…

Propose Day is celebrated on the second day of the 7-day long Valentine’s Week, ahead of V-Day celebrations on February 14. After months or years of knowing each other, there…

Published on Feb 05, 2024 07:12 PM IST From using simple language to watching our tone, here are a few ways to reduce misunderstandings in a relationship. …read more /…

In any relationship, healthy communication forms one of the foundation blocks. It determines the strength and connection in the relationship. Honest communication that helps people to reach clarity is extremely…

Anxiety can be a crippling feeling. The persistent worry about the daily activities and uneasiness and nausea can make us feel giddy. However, a few types of anxiety are healthy…

A healthy relationship demands equal amounts of effort, dedication, trust, loyalty and support from the partners to make things work out for the long haul. Being supportive of each other,…

Published on Feb 02, 2024 01:55 PM IST From having clarity on what they want, to breeding more closeness and connections, here are a few signs of what dating with…

When we carry the baggage of past traumatic experiences of relationships and toxicity, starting all over again to find ourselves vulnerable in love and relationship can feel like a big…

Published on Feb 01, 2024 03:22 PM IST From rolling our eyes to correcting them, here are a few signs that we have contempt against our spouse. …read more /…

A relationship can very smoothly turn toxic because of certain behavioural patterns which can be harmful for the people involved in it. A relationship requires equal amounts of effort, understanding,…

Marriages don’t suddenly fall apart. Although many divorces seem to happen suddenly, they usually develop gradually. And although the left-behind spouse often expresses astonishment, this is a sign of pain…

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Navigating the nuances of mental health issues may be a difficult path but having a supportive buddy can make a huge difference in someone’s life so,…

Updated On Jan 29, 2024 05:21 PM IST From grieving our traumatic experiences to learning to be calm and relaxed, here are a few steps to build a secure connection…

Trust is extremely important in any relationship. Be it with our family member or among friends or the partner we are romantically involved with, trust forms the basis of the…

Published on Jan 27, 2024 01:02 PM IST From teaching them boundaries to encouraging them to explore their inner strength, here are a few ways to end generational codependency. …read…

The way we attach ourselves in a relationship matters in determining the health of the relationship. Each person has their individual attachment style. Be it anxious attachment or secure attachment,…

When we hear rest, we immediately think about quality sleep. However, there are other types of rest that are important to make ourselves feel better. In a relationship, there may…

Dissociation refers to the feeling of being disconnected from the situation, or a person, or from the present. It can be a trauma response. Sometimes, when we are brought up…

Each person has their own attachment style with which they approach their relationships. While some people have an anxious attachment style, some have secure attachment style. In secure attachment style,…

Compliments are a way of showing appreciation. Be it for appearances or the way we look, or the way we behave, compliments can make our day better. When we receive…

A conflict is natural in a relationship. Be it having disagreement on a petty thing or a life-changing decision, arguments help us to understand the perspectives of the partner better.…

Relationships, no matter how strong they appear on the surface, are delicate and need constant nourishment and understanding from both the parties. Sometimes, a much-cherished relationship may encounter a sudden…

Published on Jan 23, 2024 05:04 PM IST From understanding what is missing to making specific requests, here are a few ways to get our needs met in a relationship.…

When we are brought up in dysfunctional homes under the supervision of emotionally immature parents, we do not receive the love, care and affection that we deserved as a child.…

Don’t we all want love? Surprisingly, accepting it isn’t always easy. Although we’re more than happy to show affection to others, the thought of being loved and cherished actually causes…

Updated On Jan 22, 2024 09:10 AM IST From having a survival mindset to not asking questions, here are a few reasons why defensiveness can show up in romantic relationships.…

Published on Jan 21, 2024 06:56 PM IST From intimacy being non-existent, to not having new things to talk about, here are a few signs of boredom in a marriage.…

The idea of home should bring us comfort, warmth, safety and assurance. When we are brought up in a home full of love, affection and care, we learn to become…

Published on Jan 20, 2024 01:36 PM IST From gaslighting to limiting our access to money, here are a few signs of coercive control in a relationship. …read more /…

A relationship is a two-way street. Be it understanding each other, putting effort, clarifying things, making a healthy space for communication or having fun – all of it should be…

When we are brought up in dysfunctional homes, we try to implement the trauma and the behaviour patterns in our adult relationships as well. This often shows up as parentification.…

In any relationship, it is extremely important to know the boundaries and the things that we are responsible for. By knowing what we should do, and what we should not,…

Intergenerational experiences are extremely important for our mental and emotional health. It helps in strengthening us, making us resilient and passing on the wisdom to the next generation. While being…

Published on Jan 11, 2024 08:46 AM IST From requesting forgiveness to making restitution, here are five apology languages in a relationship. …read more / View Photos in a new…

Narcissistic personality disorder or NPD is a mental condition where people have extremely high sense of their own importance. They usually lack empathy and compassion for others and believe that…

Parenting is tricky – while we want to provide our children with the best of everything, we also need to maintain a healthy balance of teaching them discipline, values and…

A healthy partnership demands two people who come together and put in equal amount of effort to create a safe space for sharing and understanding of emotions. “Secure relationships aren’t…

News / Photos / Lifestyle / Healing from toxic relationships: 8 strategies for emotional recovery Published on Jan 05, 2024 04:12 PM IST Recovering from toxic relationships demands intentional steps.…

In the intricate tapestry of life, the diagnosis of blood cancer in a child can shatter the most resilient hearts and it is a moment when time seems to stand…

Published on Jan 04, 2024 06:49 PM IST From exploring hobbies to keeping an open mind, here are a few ways to meet like-minded people to date. …read more /…

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi According to the National Health Program of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 1 in 5 Indians has some emotional and mental ailments while around…

The belief is that self-care is not a luxury but a fundamental pillar that supports overall wellness and in the fast-paced world of business, prioritising mental health and well-being is…

As the clock ticks towards midnight and the year comes to an end, the feeling of renewal and the promise of what’s to come is palpable. Many people make New…

Are you single and looking for love? Are you having trouble meeting the right person? If you’re having trouble finding a love connection, it’s all too easy to get discouraged…

The grand Indian wedding season is in full swing, with the melodious beats of the baraat filling the air and social media flooded with adorable pictures capturing the joyous marriage…

Parenting can be tricky. While we want to ensure that we provide the best of everything to our children, it is also important to be strict at times when we…

Relationships frequently experience stress due to life’s obligations, necessitating deliberate attempts to rekindle the spark of connection. Arguments are a common occurrence, so occasionally getting into one doesn’t indicate that…

We are never too grown up to deny the fact that we do not like receiving gifts from our parents and elders. However, as we grow up, our definition of…

Embarking on the journey of parenthood is a profound and transformative experience where couples want to ensure a smooth and healthy transition into this life-changing chapter and preconception counselling is…

From the earliest moments of life, we thrive on human connections, partnerships and love. Our idea of being is decorated in the affection, love and care that we receive from…

One of the spoilsports in relationships is unrealistic expectations. It is natural in a relationship for people to have certain expectations from each other. While the expectations should be clarified…

Communication is one of the foundation blocks of a happy, healthy and safe relationship. A healthy relationship requires a lot of effort, understanding, loyalty, communication and trust from both ends…

Published on Dec 25, 2023 04:41 PM IST From making condescending remarks about our life to undermining us, here are a few toxic family traits that can repeat during the…

As the holiday season approaches, the calendar is full of fun events, get-togethers and opportunities to spend time with loved ones. Finding the ideal balance between the excitement of party…

Resentment and frustration can happen in a relationship due to multiple reasons. One of the most prominent reasons for resentment is unmet needs over a period of time. “Instead of…

Published on Dec 23, 2023 01:46 PM IST From unmet expectations to violations of trust, here are a few causes of resent in relationships to watch out for. …read more…

News / Photos / Lifestyle / Tips to protect yourself from your emotionally immature parent during holidays Published on Dec 24, 2023 07:09 PM IST From practicing detached observation to…

Some of us are brought up with the conditioning that when we want to make any relationship work out, we need to prioritise others and not ourselves. We often forget…

Published on Dec 23, 2023 05:31 PM IST From disappointing people or being labeled as selfish, here are a few thoughts that push us to please others. …read more /…

Published on Dec 21, 2023 05:02 PM IST From having fun in a relationship to cultivating friendship together, here are a few ways by which securely attached couples keep the…

Sometimes a relationship may feel draining and frustrating. That can happen due to a lot of fights or misunderstandings or a change in perspective. However, when a relationship starts to…

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi New Year 2024 is almost here and so is our ambitious spirit, seeking refreshing and effective strategies to enhance our goal-setting approach, increase resilience and create…

As the year 2023 comes to a close, a notable trend has emerged in the realm of relationships—the movement to unplug and reconnect in the midst of a digital detox…

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi It takes effort, communication and trust to maintain a healthy long-distance relationship where even while being physically apart can be difficult, couples can not only endure…

With its cheerful atmosphere and joyful gatherings, the holiday season forces couples to confront the complex dance of family dynamics. In addition to enjoying the warmth of family gatherings, many…

News / Photos / Lifestyle / Single this holiday season? 5 ways to find the right partner for year-end adventures Published on Dec 20, 2023 07:00 AM IST Check out…

Even the most vibrant couples can periodically experience a moment of stasis in their relationship journey. Don’t worry if the routine seems less wonderful and the initial spark has faded.…

One of the hardest things about being a parent is dealing with toddler tantrums. A child’s scream causes both blood pressure and stress levels to rise. It’s a real challenge…

There are times when we are afraid of getting into a misunderstanding, argument or a conflict. This can happen due to multiple reasons. Be it childhood trauma or the fear…

As the New Year dawns, it’s the perfect opportunity for a fresh start and a renewed perspective on life. Among the areas that deserve our utmost attention, our relationship takes…

Dating trends 2023: Dating in modern times is a lot different than how it used to be earlier. While the options are rampant, sticking by someone and having an old…

Communication is one of the foundation blocks of a happy, healthy and safe relationship. Communication helps us to understand our partner better. It also helps us to grasp the changing…

In a relationship, we often need to compromise and settle for certain things. Finding common ground is very important to build a healthy space for emotion, trust and loyalty in…

A recurring pattern that never fails to strike a cord with the patients dealing with obesity is a pattern of self-blame, disappointment and a never-ending cycle of internalised stigma. Health…

“Do you want a smack?!” This has been a common refrain from many parents across history. Right along with “just wait till your father gets home”. Somehow parents thought this…

As many organisations continued with the hybrid work model in 2023 aiming for higher productivity, more efficient use of time and improved work life balance for employees, the style of…

When it comes to progressing to the next step of a relationship, sometimes your partner could be on a different page than you. While you may have long-term goals in…