I know a beautiful and financially independent young lady who found Prince Charming and waltzed into the ‘happily ever after’ matrimony.

Taking the plunge again

Ask actor Pooja Batra, who onlyfound true love after ending a bad marriage, reminding us that good things happen to those who wait.

18 Oct 2019 12:17 AM

Narrow minded concepts have had their day – relationships of love, sex and marriage are personal preferences and should be allowed the freedom of choice between consenting adults.

Same sex, So what?

The ostracisation of the lgbtq+ community ends up harming the entire society.

04 Oct 2019 12:05 AM

A certain conclave organised by a prominent magazine that concluded this weekend, had a most topical panel on anxiety and stress.

The great malaise of our times

Stress is like reverse-oxygen — it slowly, silently, kills. Therefore, it must be taken seriously, and to reach out is to self-preserve.

26 Sep 2019 12:03 AM

It is then a sign of the times that parents may find themselves guests in a marriage arranged by their offspring.

Wedded the way we want

These days it’s a marriage of two people, not two families, and the couple would like to do things their way.

20 Sep 2019 1:36 AM

Before you know it, you might get hurt with the discovery that an engaging chemistry was him scouring the net for amusement.

Swipe right on safety

Dating apps may prove all that convenient and even let you cherry-pick, but that angel hiding behind layers of the Internet may prove to be the devil.

12 Sep 2019 12:01 AM

Dating online is getting safer too, with safety features like screening, and is a happy answer to lonely and shy aspirants for a partner.

Finding a date on the net

Sitting behind a screen is less daunting than in front of a prospective partner being apprised.

05 Sep 2019 4:46 AM

A smart way to deal with a bully is to gang up with family and friends and confront the bully.

How to deal with the bully in your life

While rectifying the bully in one’s life is not an option, there are multiple other tricks that one can adopt to tackle them better.

30 Aug 2019 12:19 AM

An observation is that bullies use long periods of brooding silence to intimidate you. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Quintessential bully

Anyone can be your bully, even a close friend or family member. Luckily, it’s a one-size-fits-all on how to deal with them.

23 Aug 2019 12:53 AM

We cannot wait to tell the people we love that we love them and will always love them no matter what.

How to rejig a flagging relationship

In any relationship, the word ‘sorry’ is not a bad one. It is simple, yet a very effective way to patch-up.

15 Aug 2019 1:06 AM

Overlook and guide your spouse about what might work moving forward.

Roomies, not Lovers

When marriage becomes a routine rather than a fond exploration of togetherness, remember to talk it out and turn things around before it is too late.

10 Aug 2019 1:21 AM

Detachment and letting go is an art best learnt as early in life as possible. This week I’ve lost a family member and I found my detachment to him a great asset to how I dealt with the entire situation.

Feelings of detachment

When we are connected with someone, they become a part of our life and us a part of their life that is connection.

01 Aug 2019 12:13 AM

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Providing that freedom

Is companionship still the ultimate goal or does the pursuit of liberation and self-expression take us beyond it?

26 Jul 2019 1:06 AM

My friend regales me with an anecdote of how she rang the bell of her neighbour to inform him that she'd just shifted into the apartment block and had called upon him to say hello.

A thing of the past

Every kind of relationship is the greatest investment people can make in their lives.

18 Jul 2019 12:34 AM

A great source of real friendships are bonds made at school and college when you met people as equals and without the to extract something from your ‘friends’.

Pop in for tea

Friendships comes with agendas and motives, but there do exist some that are true, strong and last forever.

12 Jul 2019 1:43 AM

Being the essential female can never go out of style in a man’s book. That stays true. And yet there are so many ways a lady can achieve her target, and yet with the delicacy and mystique that only adds to her allure.

Aim for your target

When you find your way into a friendship at its best, you can bring out some of the feminine guiles saved for each rainy day.

05 Jul 2019 12:03 AM

Marriage itself is about constancy and consistency, fidelity and steadfastness. So why even be in the institution when it’s not working for you?

The upfront approach

Girls prefer a direct approach a man if she is interested in him. Progressive enjoy the direct approach rather than hints as well.

28 Jun 2019 1:38 AM

The mystique of sex has been largely obliterated.

No time for love making

Couples nowadays do not have time to engage in sexual intercourse as they do not have “much time” these days.

21 Jun 2019 2:21 AM

Our life and times in this age is all about conducting yourself with grace and maturity.

Coping with the un-imaginable

After a break up, the world seems bleak, but to present yourself to the outside world as a person who is not a drone is important.

14 Jun 2019 12:44 AM

Taking up from last times discussion about a woman’s role in a marriage versus a man’s role, I’d say it’s better to have friendly conversations that it’s a nuclear setup at the outset if that’s what you desire.

Domestic Ivory tower

A woman may not want marriage to cast a death knell for her dreams and ambition and yet may desire home, hearth and kids.

02 Jun 2019 1:03 AM

Running home

Should love and marriage become all about being obsessed with running the house? This can drain you from other creative pursuits.

17 May 2019 6:18 AM

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