Relationships & Family

Relationships & Family

Survived the wedding? Now impress the in-laws!

Winning over your in-laws’ post-marriage requires patience, small gestures, and navigating traditions. From compliments to shared interests and thoughtful actions, building rapport ensures a harmonious family dynamic and turns awkward gatherings into joyful experiences.

4h ago

Unlocking the male mind: Relationship insights women will love

Understanding a man’s thoughts can feel like decoding hieroglyphs. From the “What to eat?” dilemma to the art of silent retreat, men’s perspectives offer insight into smoother, funnier relationships with clearer communication.

6d ago

How to cheat on your spouse ( NOT THE WAY YOU THINK)

Infidelity doesn't always mean betrayal in the traditional sense. From binge-watching shows without your partner, eating their secret snacks, and breaking shared savings goals to skipping chores or social obligations, these small betrayals add humor and tension to relationships.

3w ago

How to handle a cheating partner without losing your mind

Navigating infidelity in Dhaka requires strategy, humour, and growth. Investigate discreetly, confront gracefully, and embrace reinvention.

4w ago

Protect your kids from a world gone mad: Survival tips for modern parenting

Over the last few days, there have been quite a few newspaper headlines that are enough to induce distress in any person, especially if you are a parent. It appears that children’s lives are threatened and it is time to reiterate the measures, which can be taken to ensure their safety.

1m ago

Can Dhaka handle speed dating? Let’s find out, one awkward chat at a time!

Dhaka’s first major speed dating event blends traditional matchmaker culture with modern dating, embracing anonymity and real conversations. Attendees, known only by numbers, enjoyed icebreakers, casual chats, and newfound connections in a refreshing setting.

1m ago

How parenting changed, and why 'respect' looks different

In the last decades, children were inevitably taught to respect authority figures such as parents, teachers, and law enforcement. Terms such as saying "please" and "thank you" and addressing adults formally were introduced early, with no questions asked.

1m ago

Empty nest? More like an empty heart: How one family turned loneliness into love

A woman facing an empty nest found renewed purpose by taking in her house-help's daughter. Despite restrictive adoption laws in Bangladesh, her family secured guardianship, focusing on emotional support and building a fulfilling bond.

1m ago

5 signs she's just not into you: Dhaka edition

Here are the 5 signs that say, "Bro, she's just not that into you."

1y ago

Love is in the details: 7 small things that keep relationships strong

In long-term relationships, it is the joint efforts given to the most trivial things that just might be more important than a grand gift every once in a while.

1y ago

5 things that destroy relationships

These silent relationship killers usually go unnoticed, quietly eroding the precious bond between partners.

1y ago

Should men always pay the bill on dates?

Here we are, in 21st-century, landing back on the moon and still stuck on the question: "Should men always pay the bill on dates?"

1y ago

Should you date your friend?

So, how should this entire ‘dating a friend’ thing work? Before anything else, understand that falling in love with a friend is very natural. In fact, the possibility of happiness in developing feelings for a friend is virtually everywhere around us.

1y ago

Dos and don’ts in an argument with your significant other

Instead of tiptoeing around a tiff, therefore, it is important to know how to have a healthy one that does not significantly damage the other’s feelings.

1y ago

An introvert’s guide to navigating the dating scene

Dating is an exciting experience for anyone. For introverts, it can be slightly difficult and bring a unique set of challenges.

1y ago

7 things to do to keep the spark alive in your marriage

Real life takes over and romance usually dies a painful death at the hands of work schedules, family obligations, etc. So how does one keep the embers of love burning long after responsibilities are done with us?

1y ago

Breaking the stigma regarding virginity

From friends, relatives, partners, spouses or even the OB/GYN — at some point, everyone’s shown some strange (read: intrusive) interest in your sexual history.

1y ago

Relationships beyond borders: Tale of a long-distance relationship

In a world that knows no geographical boundaries, love often finds itself unshackled from the chains of proximity.

1y ago