Before marriage, you were just like a pair of lovebirds. Marriage however is nothing what you imagined it to be. The good news is that there is no need to despair. Your spouse loves you very much and with a little bit of effort, you can get the romance back and keep the romance going strong forever irrespective of age.    When watching your favorite romantic movie, you may be led to believe that marriage suppose to be that fairytale. Well, it may start out that way but over time most couples begin to take each other for granted and get so caught up with day-to-day life that they stop making efforts to nurture their marriage. As human beings who are emotional by nature, we may f

Platonic love is a type of love that is chaste and non-sexual. The term is named after Plato, who philosophised about the nature of love. Platonic love in this original sense of the term is examined in Plato's dialogue the Symposium, which has as its topic the subject of love or Eros generally. It explains the possibilities of how the feeling of love began and how it has evolved — both sexually and non-sexually. Of particular importance is the speech of Socrates, relating the ideas attributed to the prophetess Diotima, which present love as a means of ascent to contemplation of the divine. For Diotima, and for Plato generally, the most correct use of love of other human beings is

An interpersonal relationship is an association between two or more people that may range in duration from brief to enduring. This association may be based on inference, love, solidarity, regular business interactions, or some other type of social commitment. Interpersonal relationships are formed in the context of social, cultural and other influences. The context can vary from family or kinship relations, friendship, marriage, relations with associates, work, clubs, neighborhoods, and places of worship. They may be regulated by law, custom, or mutual agreement, and are the basis of social groups and society as a whole. Field of study   The study of interpersonal relationships in

  Are you dating someone who has no qualms in flirting with others too? Take this quiz to know if you've got a partner whose eyes wander   Healthy flirting is both fun and acceptable. But when in a relationship, flirting beyond a certain extent is regarded not only to be offensive but also disrespectful to your partner. Read on and answer the questions to know if you have a flirtatious partner.   1. Does your partner have too many friends from the opposite sex?   A. Yes, But I know all of them, and they know I am his/her partner. B. Yes. And I've never been introduced to any.   2. When at a party, your partner meets a group of new people a

Are you dating someone who has no qualms in flirting with others too? Take this quiz to know if you've got a partner whose eyes wander   Healthy flirting is both fun and acceptable. But when in a relationship, flirting beyond a certain extent is regarded not only to be offensive but also disrespectful to your partner. Read on and answer the questions to know if you have a flirtatious partner.   1. Does your partner have too many friends from the opposite sex?   A. Yes, But I know all of them, and they know I am his/her partner. B. Yes. And I've never been introduced to any.   2. When at a party, your partner meets a group of new people and while

Men are more likely to end their relationships via text messages, as compared to women, a new survey has revealed.    The poll conducted by WhatsYourPrice, an online dating site that allows users to buy and sell first dates, has found that 88 per cent of men have broken up with someone over text message, compared to only 18 per cent of women, the Huffington Post reported.    The site, which surveyed 7,500 of its male members and 8,300 of its female members, suggested that 71 percent of men have dumped someone over the phone, compared to 43 per cent of women.    Around 72 per cent of women preferred breaking up in person, compared to 47 per cent of me

Marriage is a huge decision and it's best to think things through before you take the major step. It's one relationship that changes your life forever. Here are ways you can find out whether you are ready to make this big decision in your life.    You've found your Mr Right    The first step of knowing that you are ready for marriage is knowing that you've found your life partner. Often we come across people who we instantly click with and know that this is the person you would want to spend the rest of your life with.    You love spending time with him    If you love to spend quality time with him, then surely the two o

Are you in a hurry to commit? You have the ring ready and are going to propose to her soon? If your reason to jump into holy matrimony is any of the following then please revise your decision...   1. She is nice Oh yes she is but then so are the fifteen hundred other girls you know. Don't jump into a relationship just because you think she is a 'nice' girl. Maybe you just find her nice because you do not know her well enough. Maybe after you commit to her you will find another girl who turns out to be 'nicer'? What will you do then? It's great you find her 'nice' but it will be wiser if you just hang around and wait a while longer till you find for

Here's taking a look at the different types of single women

The only human on planet earth envied by a newlywed is a single women and vice versa. But well, there are women who we think are just happy being without a man. Not because they swing left, right and centre (ahem... you know what we mean right?) but because they are happy with their status and do not want the burden of marriage on them.

But then, there is also a list of single women who brood over not getting a man and there only theme words are 'Why me?' So we decided, we'd crack our brains and delve into this mystery women who are single and (may/may not be) happy. Here is our category

Why push-ups, planks and crunches are all-time fitness marvels  Fitness, along with everything else in this world, has evolved to an amazing extent in the last two decades. However, evolution does not mean we forget the basics.

I strongly believe that the pursuit of fitness in today’s world should extend beyond the gym. It has to be a balance of working out in your gym and moving and working your body and its muscles the way they were originally meant to be. When the focus is only on shaping your body and on the cosmetic appeal without a though to functional fitness and its merits, rest assured, we are doing something wrong.
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Can ex-lovers be friends? Yes, on a different level, if relationship experts are to be believed.   At one point of time, he was the one who occupied every waking moment of your life. You shared your darkest and deepest secrets with him and life before meeting him seemed unreal. But then, differences crept in and the very person whom you adored became the bane of your life. All you wanted was to get him out of your life and move on. But wait, does that mean he and you have nothing in common anymore? "It depends on the kind of relationship you were in," says Savitha Mohan, a relationship counsellor. "If the relationship has been the passionate/tempestuous kind or had an

Simi Kuriakose asks women about the qualities they seek in their ideal man, after a UK-study reveals shocking details.   The 21st century woman is independent, fun-loving and most importantly blunt. She says what's on her mind fearing none and is not hassled with what society thinks of her decisions. But when it comes to being with someone, there's a lot that she has on her checklist. A recent research in the UK interviewed about 2000 women and the results that surfaced were unbelievable. Women listed that according to them, the ideal man was someone who eats meat, drives an expensive car, rings up his mother twice a week, drinks beer, earns a handsome share a year (around 4

Washington: A new study has found that 4-year-olds with shorter than average sleep times have increased rates of "externalizing" behaviour problems.

"Preschool children with shorter night time sleep duration had higher odds of parent-reported overactivity, anger, aggression, impulsivity, tantrums, and annoying behaviours," according to the new research by Dr. Rebecca J. Scharf of University of Virginia, Charlottesville, and colleagues.

They recommend that parents and health care providers discuss steps to improve sleep habits for preschool-age children with behaviour problems.

The researchers analyzed parent responses from a na

Suffering from sinus irritation is miserable, but, you can’t avoid the pain if your mucous membranes that line the sinuses get inflamed. Although sinus problems are common in children, it can affect all age groups. Here are a few home tips on how to reduce common sinus problems:   Indulge on pungent foods like onion and garlic in your daily diet. Garlic has anti bacterial and anti fungal properties, and therefore, it is very helpful in treating sinus infection.

Drink plenty of fluids, which will help thin out mucus and deplete your sinuses. However, alcohol beverages should be avoided at it can worsen the infection only.

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Bright coloured citrus fruits like orange, lemon and lime can make your skin glow.

Bollywood beauty and makeup expert Puja Taluja reveals how these Vitamin C rich fruits, known for their antioxidant properties, work well for your skin.

Lime juice: Take a lime, squeeze it and add it to a glass of warm water with honey in it. Take a spoon and mix the contents well. Drink it every morning before breakfast.

Lemon: Get glowing skin by simply rubbing a peeled lemon on your skin. But, don’t do it for long and be gentle while doing so. It shouldn’t be done longer than three minutes. Then wash it off with water. range: After eating the fruit

New Delhi: If you’re not already a fan of strawberries, you should be because they are a pack of healthy punch. The red, juicy, delicious strawberries are one of the healthiest fruits to be included in your diet.

Read on to know the bountiful health benefits of strawberries:
  • The phenols in strawberries fight against many infammatory disorders.

• Strawberries act as an anti-cancer agent as they are a combination of antioxidants and anti-infammatory agents that gut against the onset of many different forms of cancer.

• It is a superfood for healthy eyes as studies suggest that it can decrease the possibility of

London: Looking for weight loss without exercising? Well, green coffee bean is one of the best options as it helps you burn more fat without any side effects,

Green coffee bean is not a stimulant so it doesn`t make you jittery and nervous and raise your heart rate like roasted coffee or ephedra.

In fact, the green coffee bean has actually shown in some studies to help lower blood pressure - while still boosting metabolism.

They key ingredient in the green coffee bean is a very important natural active compound called chlorogenic acid , which works by inhibiting the release of glucose in the body, while at the same time boosting the metabolism or t

Have you found yourself in a new relationship in this month of love? Setting some ground rules with your flame will smoothen the road ahead for you both   The first few weeks of a new relationship are the trickiest. While everything seems hunky dory at first, a few unintentional words and actions can lead to trouble in paradise. Keep in mind these basics of etiquette for new romances, and you'll be fine.   Restrain PDA   You can't keep your hands off each other right now, but how much PDA (public display of affection) is too much? If your beau is comfortable with it, hand-holding and looking into each other's eyes are generally accepted in most public p

Most men tend to play love games with women at some or the other point in a relationship. If you think it is happening constantly, it's time to talk it out with your boyfriend.   1. Macho impression   Men usually portray a macho impression in front their woman. They always want to prove that they are fearless and that nothing affects them. But not all guys are super manly; they just wish to show they are. If they truly love you, they may ditch the macho impression to do what you like.   2. You'd look better if...   If your guy constantly tell you that you'd look better if you changes your hairstyle, lost some weight or changes the way you dress

Themed bedrooms are getting increasing popular   Themes are no longer restricted to just styling up an individual, but have become an intrinsic part of many homes. Creating interiors on a theme that reflects one's lifestyle and taste is becoming increasing popular with people getting more and more involved in home decor.   In fact, one of the most popular trends in home decor today is 'theme bedrooms'. You can design a 'zen' bedroom, or a classical or retro bedroom - the options are plenty; all that is required is your imagination and creativity. Says interior designer Shilpi Dokahia, "Themed rooms have existed for quite sometime now. However, they