relationship

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.

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.

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.

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?

#Fiction / Two monsoons, and counting

Monsoon has always been a joyous season for me. People speak of the monsoon blues but the rains come with a sense of thrill and awe, especially in the brief minutes just before it actually starts pouring.

#Perspective / Beyond DNA: The science behind mother-child relationships

Mothers enjoy an extraordinary bond with their children. While emotional attachments are a work in progress for the best of mothers, biologically, this connection is undeniable and considerably deeper, both before and after birth.

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.

‘Will you be my Valentine?’ and other expensive offers

In the end, love is a personal matter and it should remain so, regardless of how it comes out on February 14 and in the days that follow.

June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023

Do you love your partner or do you love “love”?

Young people often make the mistake of naming unanswered feelings “love."

May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023

Getting ghosted by the person who liked me first

It is one of those things that you never really know how to handle.

February 13, 2023
February 13, 2023

Coping with unrequited love on Valentine’s Day

Being in love with someone who doesn’t feel the same way can be unpleasant.

February 8, 2023
February 8, 2023

How media lies to you about what love is

Setting a flimsy standard of what an ideal relationship should look like.

January 17, 2023
January 17, 2023
December 29, 2022
December 29, 2022

All the wrong reasons to get into a relationship

Can there truly be reasons to be in a relationship other than love?

December 27, 2022
December 27, 2022

Boyfriend finally able to meet girlfriend from Uttara thanks to Metro Rail

Metro rail is reportedly going to unite hundreds of lovers.

November 12, 2022
November 12, 2022

Chris Evans has been secretly dating Alba Baptista for ‘over a year’

American actor Chris Evans is reportedly in a serious relationship with Portuguese actress Alba Baptista and they have been dating for more than a year.

October 26, 2022
October 26, 2022

Online dating in Bangladesh: Is virtual love for real?

According to Google, it is the practice of searching for a romantic or sexual partner on the internet, typically via a dedicated website. In other words, it is the usage of the internet to find similar personalities on a level where it is possible to find love. It has been highly popular in the last 10 years and due to our fast-paced lives and the fear of pandemic, people found comfort in this modern age service. For people who have trouble opening up and socialising, it has relieved them as well. Online dating is a Gen Z practice that has trickled down to the boomers and beyond.

October 22, 2022
October 22, 2022

Everything I love about long distance relationships

Long distance relationships scare a lot of people, but should they?