Relationship Advice

The secrets to a stronger long-distance relationship

Communication may be the key, but it only unlocks one of the many hypothetical doors in your relationship. Long-distance relationships go beyond just losing your night’s sleep or waking up at the crack of dawn to talk to your partner.

Swipe left on heartache: The journey to post-breakup happiness

We've all experienced post-breakup scrolling sessions that make us feel even more unhappy than before. Reopening wounds you thought was healing may happen when you stumble onto old images, or see your ex's happy face pop up on your feed. It can be difficult to fully distance yourself from your ex-partners and move on when information about them is always readily available.

Should you post your relationship milestones on social media?

We feel validated when our partner shows us off to their network and broadcasts our feelings to the world. The question remains, should you really be sharing relationship milestones online? The truth is, behind the momentary rush of dopamine and picture-perfect moments is a complex web of pros and cons.

Should you really take relationship advice from netizens?

Picture this: It's a lazy Friday afternoon in Dhaka. The sky is overcast, and you are sipping on your third cup of cha, scrolling through your phone. Suddenly, the urge to solve your relationship woes with the wisdom of the internet grips you.

#Perspective / The science behind love: A biological ballet, an endocrine euphony

It often elicits an unexplainable sensation — the most enigmatic force that has influenced centuries of philosophical discourse, poetry, and literature. However, in reality, love can be understood through scientific means.

How do you react when your ex is doing better than you?

Your ex is scaling mountains, while you're barely managing to scale the pile of laundry in the corner of your room. But before you drown in a sea of self-pity, let's flip the script with some earth-shattering, cha-stirring advice on how to invest in the most scandalously overlooked and self-devalued stock on the market: you.

Can dating your opposites lead to happily ever after?

Did you ever find yourself attracted to someone different from you? Even though you are shy and creative, you have a thing for outgoing and athletic people. Or perhaps you party every weekend, but the one you love likes quiet evenings at home. Regardless, it is an age-old romantic cliché that opposites are more likely to fall in love.

Gifts of love: Nostalgic reminiscence of thoughtful gestures

Mementos of love are something special. Not many people safekeep them in a box but gifts that stand out are kept in our memories forever. To find out what curious presents people have received over the years, we talk to Raihan Ahmed, a communications specialist, and Urmee Sarkar, a chef.

How I met your Bhai/Bhabi: The cost of forever after

Nobody meets their ‘The One’ on their first try but have you ever wondered what it took to find your forever after? Of course, I hear you say in unison, “heartbreaks,” “shattered dreams,” etc. and you are right obviously. But here’s another way to look at the scenario; what did it cost you to find your ever after?

March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024

The secrets to a stronger long-distance relationship

Communication may be the key, but it only unlocks one of the many hypothetical doors in your relationship. Long-distance relationships go beyond just losing your night’s sleep or waking up at the crack of dawn to talk to your partner.

March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024

Swipe left on heartache: The journey to post-breakup happiness

We've all experienced post-breakup scrolling sessions that make us feel even more unhappy than before. Reopening wounds you thought was healing may happen when you stumble onto old images, or see your ex's happy face pop up on your feed. It can be difficult to fully distance yourself from your ex-partners and move on when information about them is always readily available.

March 2, 2024
March 2, 2024

Should you post your relationship milestones on social media?

We feel validated when our partner shows us off to their network and broadcasts our feelings to the world. The question remains, should you really be sharing relationship milestones online? The truth is, behind the momentary rush of dopamine and picture-perfect moments is a complex web of pros and cons.

February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024

Should you really take relationship advice from netizens?

Picture this: It's a lazy Friday afternoon in Dhaka. The sky is overcast, and you are sipping on your third cup of cha, scrolling through your phone. Suddenly, the urge to solve your relationship woes with the wisdom of the internet grips you.

February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024

The science behind love: A biological ballet, an endocrine euphony

It often elicits an unexplainable sensation — the most enigmatic force that has influenced centuries of philosophical discourse, poetry, and literature. However, in reality, love can be understood through scientific means.

February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024

How do you react when your ex is doing better than you?

Your ex is scaling mountains, while you're barely managing to scale the pile of laundry in the corner of your room. But before you drown in a sea of self-pity, let's flip the script with some earth-shattering, cha-stirring advice on how to invest in the most scandalously overlooked and self-devalued stock on the market: you.

February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024

Can dating your opposites lead to happily ever after?

Did you ever find yourself attracted to someone different from you? Even though you are shy and creative, you have a thing for outgoing and athletic people. Or perhaps you party every weekend, but the one you love likes quiet evenings at home. Regardless, it is an age-old romantic cliché that opposites are more likely to fall in love.

February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024

Gifts of love: Nostalgic reminiscence of thoughtful gestures

Mementos of love are something special. Not many people safekeep them in a box but gifts that stand out are kept in our memories forever. To find out what curious presents people have received over the years, we talk to Raihan Ahmed, a communications specialist, and Urmee Sarkar, a chef.

February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024

How I met your Bhai/Bhabi: The cost of forever after

Nobody meets their ‘The One’ on their first try but have you ever wondered what it took to find your forever after? Of course, I hear you say in unison, “heartbreaks,” “shattered dreams,” etc. and you are right obviously. But here’s another way to look at the scenario; what did it cost you to find your ever after?

February 11, 2024
February 11, 2024

Your Ex’s Gift: Toss It or Treasure It?

You have just broken up with the supposed love of your life. Many tears and movie marathons later, you have probably moved on, all except for one thing: those darned gifts. Your best friend of five years is suggesting you throw them away — they are of no use! But deep down, your heart says otherwise. Relationships can be such a headache…Is that gift really so appreciable? Or is it just another worthless excuse for you to hold onto memories which will never return?

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