Relationship

In a relationship, conflicts are natural. Contrary to how we view conflicts, they are actually healthy as they help us…

In a relationship, two people create their own dynamics – the kind of relationship pattern that they are comfortable with….

Being straightforward, honest, and polite in communication with others is the definition of assertiveness; it does not entail being pushy…

Published on Mar 25, 2024 06:00 AM IST Empathy is the cornerstone of a strong and resilient marriage. Here are…

Home / Photos / Lifestyle / Signs that you are being a selfish spouse: Relationship Coach explains Published on Mar…

Published on Mar 22, 2024 07:00 PM IST From showing appreciation to resolving conflicts, here are a few relational skills…

Published on Mar 22, 2024 06:00 AM IST From standing up for ourselves to finding healthy ways to vent out…

Published on Mar 21, 2024 06:00 AM IST From not having difficult conversations to assuming instead of asking, here are…

How do you manage your emails? Are you an “inbox zero” kind of person, or do you just leave thousands…

Women continue to be unfairly blamed for societal problems with infertility, even though infertility can be caused by a multitude…

Published on Mar 19, 2024 05:00 PM IST From letting unresolved conflicts linger to expressing passive-aggressive behaviour, here are a…

Published on Mar 18, 2024 05:00 PM IST From not getting the affection we deserve to not feeling valued, here…

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Parents often prioritise teaching their children about water safety, street safety and other practical precautions like…

Published on Mar 17, 2024 03:59 PM IST From financial issues to working through conflicts, here are a few things…

The myth of elephant graveyards has pervaded popular culture, and recent observations of buried Asian elephant calves may finally give…

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Many parental factors always impact a child’s development, mental state and behaviour where one of them…

Published on Mar 15, 2024 06:00 AM IST Defensiveness can hinder healthy communication in relationships. Here are seven practical tips…

In a relationship, healthy communication forms the foundation of happiness and understanding. It is important to create a healthy space…

News / Photos / Lifestyle Photos / Reinforcing your boundaries with difficult people: Here are 5 steps to do it;…

Relationships can often resemble a thrilling roller coaster ride. While the highs can be exhilarating, the lows can welcome turbulence…

In today’s fast-moving business world, making connections has taken on a whole new look, thanks to the rise of virtual…

Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your…

Published on Mar 09, 2024 06:00 AM IST Explore the hidden barriers to love by delving into five unconscious beliefs…

Published on Mar 03, 2024 03:09 PM IST From making transitions short and sweet to taking out the mystery, here…

News / Photos / Lifestyle Photos / 5 signs that you are tricking yourself into staying in the wrong relationship:…

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Friendship, a term significantly understated, forms the essence of a bond that enriches our lives in…

Published on Mar 01, 2024 06:00 AM IST From having face-to-face interactions to setting realistic goals, here are three habits…

Updated On Feb 28, 2024 02:43 PM IST From holding our opinions to not clarifying our needs, here are five…

As parents, we always want to ensure that we provide our children with the best of everything. However, teaching them…

Published on Feb 28, 2024 06:00 AM IST From reflecting on our expectations to expanding our social circle, here are…

Published on Feb 27, 2024 04:03 PM IST Here are five signs that we sacrifice a lot to gain the…

Published on Feb 26, 2024 07:00 AM IST Couples’ Yoga retreats: From deepening bonds to enhancing wellness together, here are…

First dates are definitely anxious, frightening and full of expectations. But it goes beyond small talk; the success of your…

As individuals, we grow up in this world without much of a formal training on how to deal with humans…

Published on Feb 24, 2024 06:15 PM IST Here are four rituals that can help in instilling in children a…

Published on Feb 24, 2024 05:12 PM IST From not reciprocating their emotions to failing to take accountability for our…

Published on Feb 23, 2024 06:15 PM IST From camping together to sharing about our day at dinnertime, here are…

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Fatherhood is a remarkable experience filled with excitement but it can also pose unique challenges for…

In a toxic relationship, covert abuse can be a dangerous manipulation technique. Unlike overt abuse, covert abuse is not on…

In a relationship, it is natural to feel disconnected from the partner sometimes. Often, we may feel that we do…

Published on Feb 21, 2024 06:00 AM IST Building and maintaining healthy relationships often involves overcoming challenges together. Here are…

In order to improve the emotional connection shared in a relationship, we need to create a space for healthy and…

February is not just the month of love, but also of new beginnings and bold decisions. After Valentine’s Day, Anti-Valentine’s…

In a relationship, it is very important that we share moments when we feel the joy of being together. Moments…

We often settle for emotionally unavailable partners. This can cause a lot of frustration and resentment in the relationship, leaving…

Confession Day 2024: After the overdose of mush and all things love during Valentine’s Week and V-Day, it’s time to…

Published on Feb 18, 2024 06:11 PM IST From rolling eyes at them to ignoring their warnings, here are five…

Tantrums, characterised by emotional outbursts and intense displays of frustration, are a natural part of a child’s developmental journey where…

If Valentine’s Week is the perfect opportunity for couples to strengthen their bond and express their love in myriad forms,…

The longest and the most important relationship is the one that we have with ourselves. “Cultivating self-love often involves adopting…

While having a difficult conversation, we may feel a surge of emotions. Sometimes negative emotions can be very difficult to…

Published on Feb 16, 2024 03:58 PM IST From avoiding euphemisms to teaching them to celebrate the loved ones, here…

Valentine’s Day 2024: It is the day of love. Every year, Valentine’s Day is observed with a whole lot of…

When a long-term relationship came to an unhappy end, 43-year-old Katia suddenly found herself in “uncharted waters” as she struggled…

Kiss Day is celebrated a day before Valentine’s Day and falls on February 13 where people in love seal their…

World Marriage Day 2024: While they say, ‘marriages are made in heaven’, it requires commitment, respect, communication, and willingness to…

Published on Feb 08, 2024 07:51 PM IST From having a me time to creating a contract, here are a…

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

Published on Feb 07, 2024 06:47 PM IST From need for control to unresolved conflicts, here are a few root…

When we grow resentment and frustration in a relationship, it can slowly kill the connection and intimacy we have. “Holding…

Propose Day is celebrated on the second day of the 7-day long Valentine’s Week, ahead of V-Day celebrations on February…

A healthy relationship demands equal amounts of effort, understanding, communication, loyalty and trust from both ends to make things work…

In any relationship, healthy communication forms one of the foundation blocks. It determines the strength and connection in the relationship….

Valentine’s Day 2024: The month of love is here. February is hailed all over the world as that time of…

Anxiety can be a crippling feeling. The persistent worry about the daily activities and uneasiness and nausea can make us…

A healthy relationship demands equal amounts of effort, dedication, trust, loyalty and support from the partners to make things work…

When we carry the baggage of past traumatic experiences of relationships and toxicity, starting all over again to find ourselves…

Published on Feb 02, 2024 01:55 PM IST From having clarity on what they want, to breeding more closeness and…

A relationship can very smoothly turn toxic because of certain behavioural patterns which can be harmful for the people involved…

Published on Feb 01, 2024 03:22 PM IST From rolling our eyes to correcting them, here are a few signs…

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Navigating the nuances of mental health issues may be a difficult path but having a supportive…

Marriages don’t suddenly fall apart. Although many divorces seem to happen suddenly, they usually develop gradually. And although the left-behind…

Updated On Jan 29, 2024 05:21 PM IST From grieving our traumatic experiences to learning to be calm and relaxed,…

Trust is extremely important in any relationship. Be it with our family member or among friends or the partner we…

Dissociation refers to the feeling of being disconnected from the situation, or a person, or from the present. It can…

The way we attach ourselves in a relationship matters in determining the health of the relationship. Each person has their…

When we hear rest, we immediately think about quality sleep. However, there are other types of rest that are important…

Published on Jan 27, 2024 01:02 PM IST From teaching them boundaries to encouraging them to explore their inner strength,…

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

A conflict is natural in a relationship. Be it having disagreement on a petty thing or a life-changing decision, arguments…

Compliments are a way of showing appreciation. Be it for appearances or the way we look, or the way we…

Relationships, no matter how strong they appear on the surface, are delicate and need constant nourishment and understanding from both…

Published on Jan 23, 2024 05:04 PM IST From understanding what is missing to making specific requests, here are a…

When we are brought up in dysfunctional homes under the supervision of emotionally immature parents, we do not receive the…

Don’t we all want love? Surprisingly, accepting it isn’t always easy. Although we’re more than happy to show affection to…

Updated On Jan 22, 2024 09:10 AM IST From having a survival mindset to not asking questions, here are a…

Published on Jan 21, 2024 06:56 PM IST From intimacy being non-existent, to not having new things to talk about,…

A relationship goes through both good and bad times. While it is important to keep the good memories close and…

The idea of home should bring us comfort, warmth, safety and assurance. When we are brought up in a home…

Published on Jan 20, 2024 01:36 PM IST From gaslighting to limiting our access to money, here are a few…

When we are brought up in dysfunctional homes, we try to implement the trauma and the behaviour patterns in our…

A relationship is a two-way street. Be it understanding each other, putting effort, clarifying things, making a healthy space for…

In any relationship, it is extremely important to know the boundaries and the things that we are responsible for. By…

Intergenerational experiences are extremely important for our mental and emotional health. It helps in strengthening us, making us resilient and…

Published on Jan 11, 2024 08:46 AM IST From requesting forgiveness to making restitution, here are five apology languages in…

Narcissistic personality disorder or NPD is a mental condition where people have extremely high sense of their own importance. They…

Parenting is tricky – while we want to provide our children with the best of everything, we also need to…

In childhood, when our caregivers and parents do not give us the necessary affection and attention, we can grow up…

In the intricate tapestry of life, the diagnosis of blood cancer in a child can shatter the most resilient hearts…

News / Photos / Lifestyle / Healing from toxic relationships: 8 strategies for emotional recovery Published on Jan 05, 2024…

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi According to the National Health Program of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 1 in…

The belief is that self-care is not a luxury but a fundamental pillar that supports overall wellness and in the…

Are you single and looking for love? Are you having trouble meeting the right person? If you’re having trouble finding…

As the clock ticks towards midnight and the year comes to an end, the feeling of renewal and the promise…

Parenting can be tricky. While we want to ensure that we provide the best of everything to our children, it…

Relationships frequently experience stress due to life’s obligations, necessitating deliberate attempts to rekindle the spark of connection. Arguments are a…

The grand Indian wedding season is in full swing, with the melodious beats of the baraat filling the air and…

We are never too grown up to deny the fact that we do not like receiving gifts from our parents…

Embarking on the journey of parenthood is a profound and transformative experience where couples want to ensure a smooth and…

One of the spoilsports in relationships is unrealistic expectations. It is natural in a relationship for people to have certain…

Communication is one of the foundation blocks of a happy, healthy and safe relationship. A healthy relationship requires a lot…

As the holiday season approaches, the calendar is full of fun events, get-togethers and opportunities to spend time with loved…

Resentment and frustration can happen in a relationship due to multiple reasons. One of the most prominent reasons for resentment…

Published on Dec 25, 2023 04:41 PM IST From making condescending remarks about our life to undermining us, here are…

Published on Dec 23, 2023 01:46 PM IST From unmet expectations to violations of trust, here are a few causes…

News / Photos / Lifestyle / Tips to protect yourself from your emotionally immature parent during holidays Published on Dec…

Some of us are brought up with the conditioning that when we want to make any relationship work out, we…

Published on Dec 23, 2023 05:31 PM IST From disappointing people or being labeled as selfish, here are a few…

Published on Dec 21, 2023 05:02 PM IST From having fun in a relationship to cultivating friendship together, here are…

Sometimes a relationship may feel draining and frustrating. That can happen due to a lot of fights or misunderstandings or…

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi New Year 2024 is almost here and so is our ambitious spirit, seeking refreshing and effective…

As the year 2023 comes to a close, a notable trend has emerged in the realm of relationships—the movement to…

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi It takes effort, communication and trust to maintain a healthy long-distance relationship where even while being…

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

When we carry trauma of past experiences within us, we fear being rejected and abandoned. Being misunderstood is another big…

Even the most vibrant couples can periodically experience a moment of stasis in their relationship journey. Don’t worry if the…

There are times when we are afraid of getting into a misunderstanding, argument or a conflict. This can happen due…

One of the hardest things about being a parent is dealing with toddler tantrums. A child’s scream causes both blood…

As the New Year dawns, it’s the perfect opportunity for a fresh start and a renewed perspective on life. Among…

Dating trends 2023: Dating in modern times is a lot different than how it used to be earlier. While the…

Communication is one of the foundation blocks of a happy, healthy and safe relationship. Communication helps us to understand our…

In a relationship, we often need to compromise and settle for certain things. Finding common ground is very important to…

A recurring pattern that never fails to strike a cord with the patients dealing with obesity is a pattern of…

“Do you want a smack?!” This has been a common refrain from many parents across history. Right along with “just…

As many organisations continued with the hybrid work model in 2023 aiming for higher productivity, more efficient use of time…

When it comes to progressing to the next step of a relationship, sometimes your partner could be on a different…

Often, we are confronted with emotionally immature people. Not knowing their emotional maturity level and tricks to deal with them…

Often, we crave a certain type of love, but we do not get it because of the way we stop…

Sometimes we may feel that we are outgrowing the relationships that we are a part of. Same happens for us…

Published on Dec 08, 2023 12:32 PM IST From having commitment issues to feeling unsettled, here are four reasons why…

Often in a relationship, we worry about the partner finding someone else attractive. This mostly happens because of the conditioning…

Marriage is a powerful bond that binds the threads of two unique individuals into a shared journey in the complex…

Conflicts are natural in any kind of relationship. Be it family, or romantic relationships or friendships, conflicts are natural. Disagreements…

Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world. Being an excellent parent takes even more effort…

A new study co-authored by an Indian-origin Cambridge University neuroscientist claims that singing rhymes and alphabets to babies helps them…

A romantic relationship creates a healthy space for both the partners to be vulnerable and expressive without the fear of…

Do you feel you are always walking on eggshells in your relationship and living with a partner who is as…

Published on Dec 04, 2023 02:07 PM IST From beating ourselves up for mistakes to feeling rejected, here are a…

Parenting can be tricky. While we want to provide our children with the best of everything, we also want to…

News / Photos / Lifestyle / Is your kid refusing to cooperate? Here are a few common reasons why they…

In a relationship, the partners attach themselves based on their attachment style. Each person has their own attachment style, and…

Gaslighting is a toxic pattern in an unhealthy relationship. This is a form of psychological manipulation where one partner gains…

Showing up is very important in any relationship. Be it family or romantic relationships or friendships, being able to count…

Updated On Dec 01, 2023 11:48 AM IST From being less reactive during conflicts to responding to each other with…

Friends are our chosen family. Friendships are one of the strongest pillars we have in life, and we stick to…

Do you feel like you’re ‘unlucky in love’, always attracting the wrong type of person? Well, the fault may lie…

Relationship cold plunges denote the difficult conversations and the difficult choices we make all the while coming out of the…

After a breakup, it is natural that we may miss our ex-partner sometimes. When we spend a considerable amount of…