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Think you're compatible? Maybe you're just boring together

Compatibility in relationships isn't about perfect similarity but how differences create balance. Emotional security, shared life perspectives, and mutual respect are key. It’s about feeling comfortable, connected, and secure, even during ordinary, mundane moments.

Is your relationship ready for the password sharing test?

Password sharing in relationships sparks debate. Some see it as trust-building, others as control. While it can aid emergencies, excessive monitoring damages trust. A balanced, mutual approach ensures privacy and security without invading personal space or fostering insecurity.

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.

June 9, 2022
June 9, 2022

Relationship Matters: Discussing psychological problems

Our relationships and how we navigate them keep evolving with the times. Often, we find questions or worries so personal that they can only be shared with a stranger, but any random stranger is no real solace! Nor is the advice safe. With that in mind, Star Lifestyle brings to you a brand-new relationship advice column from certified experts. This hopes to tackle the host of worries, questions and forks in roads of the relationships plane that includes the personal, professional to psychological.

June 2, 2022
June 2, 2022

Relationship Matters: Discussing psychological problems

Star Lifestyle brings to you the brand-new relationship advice column, from certified experts. Our relationships and how we navigate them keep evolving with the times. Often, we find questions or worries so personal that they can only be shared with a stranger, but any random stranger is no real solace! Nor is the advice safe. To tackle the host of worries, questions and forks in roads of the relationships plane that includes the personal, professional to psychological.

May 15, 2022
May 15, 2022

The perils of ghosting, as told by a ghoster

We’ve ghosted others, been ghosted ourselves.

February 13, 2022
February 13, 2022

The Psychology of Breakup Songs

With the Valentine’s Day in sight, let’s focus on something that ignites even more vehement feelings in one’s heart. No, it’s not your love for cakes; I am talking about breakups.

February 10, 2022
February 10, 2022

Exploring platonic love in pop culture

Non-romantic relationships are just as comforting.

December 30, 2021
December 30, 2021

In relationships, chemistry isn’t always compatibility

"Chemistry" and "compatibility" don't belong in the same spectrum.

August 15, 2021
August 15, 2021

What to Do After You Fall For the Wrong Person

The final decision is yours and yours only to take.

July 24, 2021
July 24, 2021

Does swiping right really work?

Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram help us stay in touch with family and friends, but interacting with strangers is risky as that would require us to share our personal lives with them and maybe even end up interacting with fake profiles. This is where dating apps like Tinder provide a safe space to meet new people without giving away sensitive information. 

July 8, 2021
July 8, 2021

The Evolution of Female Friendships in Media

Why does media pigeonhole female friendships as catty relationships?

October 29, 2020
October 29, 2020

How Not to Act When You Are Being Held Accountable

Being confronted by your victim? Here’s a list of things you shouldn’t say.