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.

July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022

5 common monsoon nostalgia moments

Monsoon is a season such that it is beautiful and miserable at the same time. Beautiful for the people who know and can feel the essence of raindrops, the wholesomeness of the misty weather and the rejoice in making memories under the gloomy skies. Miserable for those who are forced to go places by the flooded roads, for those with internal sorrows that comes to life as thunderstorms strike, and of course the underprivileged or victims of floods! And yet, monsoon nostalgia can be a book that holds our fondest memories. We all have our personal favourites when it comes to monsoon nostalgia moments. Here are the 5 most commonly loved and reminisced monsoon nostalgia moments.

March 10, 2022
March 10, 2022

A case for open communication about dating

Adolescents often get confused about what to expect from romantic relationships.

February 14, 2022
February 14, 2022

5 songs that will make your Valentine’s Day special

Music and love have a very historical relationship. On that note, here are 5 classics that will make your partner fall in love with you over and over again:

February 14, 2022
February 14, 2022

Dating gone wrong!

Dating ought to be fun, but dating can also go wrong! Ever went on a date and ended up in a sticky situation that made you wonder how did you end up there in the first place?

October 25, 2020
October 25, 2020

Jus like humans, ageing chimps prioritise important friendships

When it comes to friendships, people are known to become more selective with age. It turns out the same is true of male chimps, who have fewer yet more genuine pals to ape around with as they get older, according to a study published in the journal Science on Thursday.

April 10, 2016
April 10, 2016

Happy relationships do not depend on marriage: study

We all have hear married people live happier over their lifetimes than single folks do. People tend to say they're more "satisfied" with life just after their weddings.But a report in Tech Insider asks if it is actually the act of marriage that's causing those benefits.

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