relationships
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?
Rediscovering self: A note to me
In life to give your 100 percent to any one of your relationships you have to lose more than what you gave to that person.
Keep the flame alive: Creative ways to spark up your relationship!
The spark that once fuelled your love may appear less intense than before as you juggle household responsibilities and professional obligations. You may, however, rekindle the romance in your relationship and rediscover its magic with a dash of effort and a bit of creativity.
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.
#Perspective / Beyond the screen: The search for genuine friendship in a digital world
Living in this digital era, we are compelled to ask — does the number of friends really mean more than the quality of a friendship?
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.
Unlocking Love's Cosmic Code: Astrological compatibility among lovers
The first step to gauging compatibility is understanding the elements and how they work together. There are four elements — fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius), and water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces).
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?
Nurturing family bonds: 5 unseen rules for everyday harmony
We live in a world where cultivating strong family bonds may seem like an impossible task. However, creating special moments with your family does not require grand gestures. The key to a strong family bond lies in the small, everyday actions that often go unnoticed. These unspoken rules are the foundation of a happy family, fostering love, trust, and support.
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.
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.
How to survive a heartbreak
Heartbreak is a universally recognised bundle of emotions; full of angst, misery and bitterness. While it may feel like the end of the world to some, to others it is a notion of ultimate betrayal; rejecting love.
The process of getting a divorce
Divorce rates have surged in Bangladesh over the past few years, affecting countless families. If you or someone you know has experienced this, it is essential to understand the process of divorce.
10 things you should know about Kabin-Nama
The concept of marriage has persisted through the millennia in several civilisations and countless societies. Through the ages, lots have changed the idea of unison and have been amended to allow both husband and wife to coexist without any bars holding them back. Nowadays, marriage is considered a legal contract, making Kabin-Nama (also referred to as Nikah Nama) the rule book. The Kabin-Nama form is drafted so that a couple can set the terms and conditions of the marriage according to their preferences.
Nas Daily and Alyne Tamir’s Breaks up: 5 things to take away from their split
Online, content creator Nuseir Yassin, better known as Nas and by his online channel Nas Daily, and Alyne Tamir, known for her videos on Dear Alyne, looked perfect — accepting each other’s differences and flaws, navigating with each other’s families, being culturally open to changes, and so much more. Yet, unresolved issues and lifestyles differences are what broke them up, as they announced in a 13-minute video posted on 22 May, 2023.
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.
Weaker bonds: The key to being happy?
According to research, these weak ties form a person’s social portfolio and may be doing them more good than they are recognised for. Those who interact with a variety of people every day feel generally happier and more satisfied with their lives than those with lower levels of social interactions. The in-depth research conducted by Harvard with 50,000 respondents spanning over eight countries yielded this conclusive and incredible result, upon analysing their web of social interactions.
Should co-workers be more than colleagues?
Working alone can be isolating. You spend most of your time with co-workers, and you are often judged for how well you perform. But what if there were a method to make work more enjoyable? What if the folks in your immediate vicinity were more than just co-workers? Would it be beneficial to your career? The line between colleagues and friends has blurred, and the way we interact with each other is evolving. As a result of this, it is important to know where you stand in your current position or organisation.
Relationship Matters: Understanding personal space
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. Read on for insights, and shoot us your concerns, even anonymously at lifestyleds@yahoo.com, or send us a message on Star Lifestyle's Facebook page.