Relationship Advice

10 cheating scenarios in marriage you can relate to (without the affair)

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.

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.

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.

Tired of swiping? Let AI find your soulmate!

With technology playing an increasingly important role in our lives now, it comes as no shock that it is also changing the way we approach dating. We no longer rely on random encounters at coffee shops or friends playing matchmaker for us.

Marriage 101: Talk now or regret later!

Marriage, in its simplicity, is an agreement between two people. But, as Abdul Hamid, a noted psychotherapist at the MONOBIKASH Foundation, aptly puts it, "Without talking, nothing can progress." That’s where the journey begins—through conversations long before the wedding day.

Friendship breakups vs Romantic breakups: Which hurts more?

Unlike romantic relationships, friendship breakups are not something you often see coming. Why would someone who you grew up with since your school days suddenly disappear from your life?

Butterflies or blindness? Decoding love at first sight

We all know those meet-cutes: All it took was one gaze across a jam-packed event or restaurant and within seconds, they knew they had found “the one.” Of course, that sounds wonderful. After all, it is the subject of countless romantic books and movies. But, do people truly fall in love at first sight or is it an imaginary tale?

Marital challenges: Silent struggles behind closed doors

In the era of new terminologies established every other week, one too many have popped up in your newsfeed. “Sleep Divorce” was one such term that caught my eye, encouraging me to delve further into the unknown. Understanding the concept and realising that couples abroad practice, it sparked an inkling of questions: Do couples here implement such practices in Bangladesh?

Visiting in-laws? Here’s How to not make a fool of yourself

The relationship between in-laws and a newly married couple can be a delicate balance. There are some key behaviours to ensure harmonious visits and maintain positive relationships with your in-laws.

September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023

Should couples move out after marriage?

When a couple gets married, they are either already in love with their partners, or in the case of an arranged marriage, trying to fall in love. It is felt by many an expert, that this is the time when partners form crucial and lasting bonds with each other and need privacy the most.

September 13, 2023
September 13, 2023

Constant arguments with your partner? 7 signs you are in the wrong relationship

Deciphering the core issues in a relationship is as important as finding out whether it is salvageable or not.

September 9, 2023
September 9, 2023

Are you the perfect couple? 6 signs that say you are compatible

Here are 6 signs that hopefully reaffirm you are in the right place with the right partner.

September 6, 2023
September 6, 2023

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."

September 6, 2023
September 6, 2023

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.

September 2, 2023
September 2, 2023

5 things that destroy relationships

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

August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023

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?"

August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023

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.

August 30, 2023
August 30, 2023

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.

August 27, 2023
August 27, 2023

Supporting your spouse in her career

Working women face these issues more often than others and as her partner, it is your duty to support her.