Sometimes, relationships end, and it’s not easy to handle that loss. No matter what kind of relationship it was, you won’t be alright with what has happened for a while. Ending a romantic relationship is often the most difficult to process, which is why most of us wonder – how long does it take to get over a breakup? What Are the 5 Stages of a Breakup? While you’re wondering How long should it take to get over a breakup, it’s important to first learn about the healing process itself. Since breaking up essentially means suffering a loss, the sadness after the separation is grief, which comes in stages. They are: The stages of grief are commonly explained in this way, but in reality, they don’t function as clearly as […]
Read PostIt’s a calm evening. You’re doing your skincare routine when a phone notification pops up. You think it’s nothing, but then you see the screen showing a message from your ex. Don’t panic. Let’s work it out and see what to do when your ex comes back into your life. It’s Hard to Know What to Do When Your Ex Comes Back Into Your Life In this situation, a person you had a relationship with may have different motivations for coming back. It’s definitely a jaw-dropping moment, and many questions could be flying through your mind. It’s not enough you’re going through work stress as it is, but now this, too? There’s no actual set of rules on what to do when an ex comes back into your life, but […]
Read PostWe have all heard the saying, “maybe love is not enough”. This sentence often proves to be true in real life. But how do you make a difference between love or infatuation, between devotion and other emotions? The big question is: when to walk away from a relationship? What are the signs that you need to consider when you are in a toxic situation? Keep reading and find out how to know when to walk away from a relationship. How Do You Know if It’s Time to End a Relationship? Knowing when to walk away from a relationship is never an easy task. When you are in one, it can be easy to get lost in it. Sometimes, it is hard to admit that it is time to end things. People get […]
Read PostThe reality TV show Indian Matchmaking flooded Netflix with popularity this past month and let me tell ya…it’s pretty accurate. As a South Asian Punjabi woman, when I watched it, I was conflicted between laughter and frustration. The premise of the show is about upper class South Asian singles who are on the hunt for marriages with the help of matchmaker Sima Taparia AKA Sima mami (auntie). Sima mami helps rich eligible bachelors and bachelorettes find suitors for marriage and basically hooks them up on dates throughout the show. When each single is shown a potential partner, Sima mami gives them a “biodata” about each potential date. A biodata is basically a resume describing the person’s occupation, location, age, appearance, height, weight, interests, religion, caste, and more. Crazy right? But yes, biodata’s […]
Read PostPavan Basra, clinician and confidence-building expert with WOC Therapy recently put out a survey asking women about their biggest frustrations with the quarantine life. Lack of physical intimacy fell surprisingly high on the list! According to Pavan, the following three tips will help single and partnered women keep sexual excitement alive in their relationships. 1. Communication is KeyTake a love language test with your partner to determine which language you speak! If your prominent love language is physical touch and you are social distancing, go with the second highest rating and substitute touch for that. Eye contact is also a powerful form of intimacy. Eye contact can dramatically increase a sudden urge to smile and to listen more intently to your partner. When you can acknowledge and look into your […]
Read PostDo you find yourself stuck in unfulfilling relationships? Maybe you stay with people who take more and give less? Maybe your partner is distant, emotionally unavailable, self absorbed, or manipulative? If that’s the case, you’re not alone! According to a survey done by The Daily Mail on 2,031 British Adults, 6 in 10 people will stay in relationships they find to be unsatisfying. While disappointing partnerships are inevitable, it’s important for us to understand why exactly we put up with them. Here are five theories as to why we continue to love the unlovable and what steps you might take to break the cycle. 1. Comfortability/LazinessWhen in a relationship, you naturally begin to intertwine your life with that of your partners. Suddenly your day to day, friend circles, nighttime routine, etc. all […]
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