Category Archives: Relationships

When we hear that a couple lives 3000 kms away or 11 time zones apart, our first instinct to offer sympathy. But have we ever considered the benefits this couple is going to reap because of this very long distance relationship? Let’s look at a few of them: 1. For the relationship to work, both […]

The Before trilogy consists of three films directed by Richard Linklater & starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy as lovers Jesse and Céline at three different parts of their lives. The trilogy consists of the films Before Sunrise (1995), Before Sunset (2004) and Before Midnight (2013). The trilogy has been a personal favourite of mine […]

Our first impulse might be to pick up some current event or to talk about how good or bad the food is or mention a few impressive things about ourselves. But if a date is the test of the heart then we must talk about things that help two people understand each other at a […]

Perhaps, you are already alone and are not willing to acknowledge this. The situation you fear has already happened several times. To put things out would just mean realizing and accepting that which has been you reality for a long time. At least, now you’d actually just be alone with yourself and not in the […]

I wish to start this article by first stating that jealousy is not a sign of love.  Phew. Now that I’ve made the air clear, let me jot down some actual motives that might push one to become jealous: 1. Low self-esteem 2. Feelings of insecurity and possessiveness 3. Neuroticism: Unstable moods, thoughts and emotions […]

Originating in the realm of Hinduism & Tibetan Buddhism, Tantra is an ancient path of meditation. In recent times, the path has become fairly more popular because what it has to say about sexual practices. Tantra views each aspect of human life (yes, you guessed it right! including sex) as a way for personal transformation. […]

History Behind The Term The term ‘Gaslight’ is derived from the name of a 1944 Drama/Mystery film. In the movie, after the death of her famous opera-singing aunt, Paula (Ingrid Bergman) is sent to study in Italy to become a great opera singer as well. While there, she falls in love with the charming Gregory […]

Nandita Kochar Each close relationship goes through its ups and downs. Take marriage, for instance; in spite of the institution being recognised across the globe, many couples end up living in a strained relationship or undergoing a divorce. So what does it take to achieve a more satisfying and stable relationship?  John Gottman and co-workers […]

Who said gone are the old days when partners would read out to each other under the shade of a tree? You can bring that time back whenever you want wherever you want. So why not start with ‘On Love’ by Kahlil Gibran, a man whose words were as soothing to the soul as words could get?