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Rupture and repair in relationships: The roadmap of addressing conflicts

In a relationship, conflicts are natural. Contrary to how we view conflicts, they are actually healthy as they help us

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Are you a parent leading a startup? Here are some tips for managing parenthood and startup leadership effectively

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Balancing the demands of parenthood with the responsibilities of leading a startup is a formidable task

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Empower your relationship: 10 key steps to boost assertiveness and strengthen communication

Being straightforward, honest, and polite in communication with others is the definition of assertiveness; it does not entail being pushy

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Are you parenting your partner? Therapist drops truth bombs that we should be aware of

In a relationship, two people create their own dynamics – the kind of relationship pattern that they are comfortable with.

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Signs that you are being a selfish spouse: Relationship Coach explains

Home / Photos / Lifestyle / Signs that you are being a selfish spouse: Relationship Coach explains Published on Mar

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Relational skills to cultivate for betterment of our relationship

Published on Mar 22, 2024 07:00 PM IST From showing appreciation to resolving conflicts, here are a few relational skills

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Feeling angry is a healthy thing; here’s why

Published on Mar 22, 2024 06:00 AM IST From standing up for ourselves to finding healthy ways to vent out

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Communication errors that are holding couples back: Relationship specialist explains

Published on Mar 21, 2024 06:00 AM IST From not having difficult conversations to assuming instead of asking, here are

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Do you have 7,513 unread emails in your inbox? Research suggests that’s unwise; See tips for better management

How do you manage your emails? Are you an “inbox zero” kind of person, or do you just leave thousands

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Why women are still battling and blamed for society’s problems with infertility?

Women continue to be unfairly blamed for societal problems with infertility, even though infertility can be caused by a multitude

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Sneaky relationship saboteurs: Here’s what we need to know

Published on Mar 19, 2024 05:00 PM IST From letting unresolved conflicts linger to expressing passive-aggressive behaviour, here are a

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Is the relationship right for you? 5 telltale signs that it is not

Published on Mar 18, 2024 05:00 PM IST From not getting the affection we deserve to not feeling valued, here

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Guidance for parents: 6 essential body safety guidelines every parent should teach their children

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Parents often prioritise teaching their children about water safety, street safety and other practical precautions like

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Is your relationship set up to fail? 5 questions to ask yourself

Published on Mar 17, 2024 03:59 PM IST From financial issues to working through conflicts, here are a few things

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Elephant burials and human grief: Exploring depths of animal sentience, emotion of death

The myth of elephant graveyards has pervaded popular culture, and recent observations of buried Asian elephant calves may finally give

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Parents anxiety or depression issues impact kids’ mental health: Ways to handle it

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Many parental factors always impact a child’s development, mental state and behaviour where one of them

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Overcoming defensiveness: 7 tips for better communication in your relationships

Published on Mar 15, 2024 06:00 AM IST Defensiveness can hinder healthy communication in relationships. Here are seven practical tips

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Secure attachment communication skills for your relationship

In a relationship, healthy communication forms the foundation of happiness and understanding. It is important to create a healthy space

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Reinforcing your boundaries with difficult people: Here are 5 steps to do it; explains therapist

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4 communication and conflict resolution skills for harmonious relationships

Relationships can often resemble a thrilling roller coaster ride. While the highs can be exhilarating, the lows can welcome turbulence

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Solutions for overcoming challenges in virtual networking

In today’s fast-moving business world, making connections has taken on a whole new look, thanks to the rise of virtual

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Relationship tips: 5 unconscious beliefs that block us from getting the love that we want

Published on Mar 09, 2024 06:00 AM IST Explore the hidden barriers to love by delving into five unconscious beliefs

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Self-empowerment tips for women in leadership roles

Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your

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Parenting 101: Tips to make transitions easier for children

Published on Mar 03, 2024 03:09 PM IST From making transitions short and sweet to taking out the mystery, here

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5 signs that you are tricking yourself into staying in the wrong relationship: Therapist explains

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Power of friendship: Tips on nurturing social skills in early education

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Friendship, a term significantly understated, forms the essence of a bond that enriches our lives in

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3 habits of present parents to foster healthy parenting

Published on Mar 01, 2024 06:00 AM IST From having face-to-face interactions to setting realistic goals, here are three habits

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5 dating behaviours we need to stop if we want a secure relationship

Updated On Feb 28, 2024 02:43 PM IST From holding our opinions to not clarifying our needs, here are five

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Parenting tips: Myth Vs truth about discipline

As parents, we always want to ensure that we provide our children with the best of everything. However, teaching them

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Overcoming loneliness in friendships: Here are 5 things you can do

Published on Feb 28, 2024 06:00 AM IST From reflecting on our expectations to expanding our social circle, here are

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5 signs that you sacrifice too much for the approval of your partner

Published on Feb 27, 2024 04:03 PM IST Here are five signs that we sacrifice a lot to gain the

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7 unique and creative date ideas to ignite chemistry and spark connection

First dates are definitely anxious, frightening and full of expectations. But it goes beyond small talk; the success of your

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Couples’ Yoga retreats: 8 benefits of combining romantic getaway with shared Yoga experience

Published on Feb 26, 2024 07:00 AM IST Couples’ Yoga retreats: From deepening bonds to enhancing wellness together, here are

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Relationship stress: How to rescue and revive your bond

As individuals, we grow up in this world without much of a formal training on how to deal with humans

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5 signs that you are not being a supportive friend

Published on Feb 24, 2024 05:12 PM IST From not reciprocating their emotions to failing to take accountability for our

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4 family rituals that teach important values

Published on Feb 24, 2024 06:15 PM IST Here are four rituals that can help in instilling in children a

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Beyond mom-to-be: Guide for dads in coping with pregnancy-related challenges

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Fatherhood is a remarkable experience filled with excitement but it can also pose unique challenges for

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4 easy rituals to increase connection and calm in the family

Published on Feb 23, 2024 06:15 PM IST From camping together to sharing about our day at dinnertime, here are

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Toxic relationship: What is covert abuse? Signs to be aware of

In a toxic relationship, covert abuse can be a dangerous manipulation technique. Unlike overt abuse, covert abuse is not on

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Feeling disconnected from your partner? 6 things to try to increase intimacy

In a relationship, it is natural to feel disconnected from the partner sometimes. Often, we may feel that we do

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5 reasons you are not having fun in your relationship: Expert explains

In a relationship, it is very important that we share moments when we feel the joy of being together. Moments

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Giving your partner the benefit of doubt: Here’s what it looks like

In order to improve the emotional connection shared in a relationship, we need to create a space for healthy and

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6 effective tips for problem-solving in relationships

Published on Feb 21, 2024 06:00 AM IST Building and maintaining healthy relationships often involves overcoming challenges together. Here are

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Breakup Day 2024: 6 telltale signs your partner wants to break up with you

February is not just the month of love, but also of new beginnings and bold decisions. After Valentine’s Day, Anti-Valentine’s

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Relationship tips: 10 warning signs of poor communication in marriage

Published on Feb 20, 2024 06:00 AM IST From selective listening to defensiveness, let’s explore some telltale signs of poor

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Confession Day 2024: Top confessions to avoid; things to never tell your partner

Confession Day 2024: After the overdose of mush and all things love during Valentine’s Week and V-Day, it’s time to

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Tantrum taming: 20 parenting strategies for dealing with toddler meltdowns

Tantrums, characterised by emotional outbursts and intense displays of frustration, are a natural part of a child’s developmental journey where

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5 signs that you see your spouse as your enemy

Published on Feb 18, 2024 06:11 PM IST From rolling eyes at them to ignoring their warnings, here are five

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Want to teach kids about self-love? Here are 5 things to do

Published on Feb 17, 2024 05:55 PM IST From teaching them body positivity to pointing out their positive qualities, here

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Flirt Day 2024: 6 flirting mistakes to avoid at all costs

If Valentine’s Week is the perfect opportunity for couples to strengthen their bond and express their love in myriad forms,

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5 ways to lower anxiety in relationships

Published on Feb 17, 2024 06:00 AM IST From communicating regularly to challenging our thoughts, here are a few ways

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How to explain death to toddlers and preschoolers? Therapist shares tips

Published on Feb 16, 2024 03:58 PM IST From avoiding euphemisms to teaching them to celebrate the loved ones, here

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Valentine’s Day 2024: Are you not liking your Valentine? Here are 5 signs

Valentine’s Day 2024: It is the day of love. Every year, Valentine’s Day is observed with a whole lot of

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Love in the digital age: How dating coaches are redefining modern romance

When a long-term relationship came to an unhappy end, 43-year-old Katia suddenly found herself in “uncharted waters” as she struggled

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Kiss Day 2024: 7 different types of kisses and their meanings

Kiss Day is celebrated a day before Valentine’s Day and falls on February 13 where people in love seal their

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World Marriage Day 2024: Date, history, significance; tips for happy marriage

World Marriage Day 2024: While they say, ‘marriages are made in heaven’, it requires commitment, respect, communication, and willingness to

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Build better boundaries with yourself: Therapist suggests 7 steps

Published on Feb 08, 2024 07:51 PM IST From having a me time to creating a contract, here are a

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6 common triggers and potential boundary needs: Therapist explains

Setting healthy boundaries is very important to maintain the sanity and health of a relationship. Besides setting boundaries, we should

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7 habits that are actually signs of resentment

When we grow resentment and frustration in a relationship, it can slowly kill the connection and intimacy we have. “Holding

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Nitpicking in relationship: Getting to the root causes

Published on Feb 07, 2024 06:47 PM IST From need for control to unresolved conflicts, here are a few root

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Propose Day 2024: 6 biggest proposal mistakes people make

Propose Day is celebrated on the second day of the 7-day long Valentine’s Week, ahead of V-Day celebrations on February

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Valentine’s Day 2024: Best ways to celebrate the day if you are single

Valentine’s Day, dedicated to love, extends beyond romantic gestures like red roses, over-the-top proposals and candlelight dinners. Rather, with time,

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Types of unhealthy communication patterns: 4 ways to improve them

In any relationship, healthy communication forms one of the foundation blocks. It determines the strength and connection in the relationship.

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Valentine’s Day gifts for him: 8 unique ideas to impress your partner

Valentine’s Day 2024: The month of love is here. February is hailed all over the world as that time of

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6 types of anxiety that are healthy for a relationship

Anxiety can be a crippling feeling. The persistent worry about the daily activities and uneasiness and nausea can make us

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5 signs that you are not being a supportive spouse

A healthy relationship demands equal amounts of effort, dedication, trust, loyalty and support from the partners to make things work

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Are you frustrated by dating? Here’s what you can do instead

When we carry the baggage of past traumatic experiences of relationships and toxicity, starting all over again to find ourselves

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What dating with secure functioning looks like

Published on Feb 02, 2024 01:55 PM IST From having clarity on what they want, to breeding more closeness and

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10 types of emotional manipulation tactics that we should be careful about

A relationship can very smoothly turn toxic because of certain behavioural patterns which can be harmful for the people involved

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3 signs that you have contempt towards your spouse

Published on Feb 01, 2024 03:22 PM IST From rolling our eyes to correcting them, here are a few signs

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How to support a friend with mental health issues

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Navigating the nuances of mental health issues may be a difficult path but having a supportive

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Are you emotionally divorced? Watch out for these 5 key signs

Marriages don’t suddenly fall apart. Although many divorces seem to happen suddenly, they usually develop gradually. And although the left-behind

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Parenting tips: 5 steps to build a secure relationship with the child

Updated On Jan 29, 2024 05:21 PM IST From grieving our traumatic experiences to learning to be calm and relaxed,

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3 types of trust in a relationship we should know about

Trust is extremely important in any relationship. Be it with our family member or among friends or the partner we

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Dissociation and its impact on relationships: Therapist explains

Dissociation refers to the feeling of being disconnected from the situation, or a person, or from the present. It can

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6 ways anxious attachment can block relationship success

The way we attach ourselves in a relationship matters in determining the health of the relationship. Each person has their

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8 types of rest we need in our relationships

When we hear rest, we immediately think about quality sleep. However, there are other types of rest that are important

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Tips to parent young adults to end generational codependency

Published on Jan 27, 2024 01:02 PM IST From teaching them boundaries to encouraging them to explore their inner strength,

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5 things to do for dating with secure attachment

Each person has their own attachment style with which they approach their relationships. While some people have an anxious attachment

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Are you being immature during conflicts? Here are the signs

A conflict is natural in a relationship. Be it having disagreement on a petty thing or a life-changing decision, arguments

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Do compliments make you feel uncomfortable? Here’s why

Compliments are a way of showing appreciation. Be it for appearances or the way we look, or the way we

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7 ways to rekindle a broken relationship

Relationships, no matter how strong they appear on the surface, are delicate and need constant nourishment and understanding from both

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How to get your needs met in a relationship: Therapist shares tips

Published on Jan 23, 2024 05:04 PM IST From understanding what is missing to making specific requests, here are a

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Parental invalidation: 7 ways it can affect us

When we are brought up in dysfunctional homes under the supervision of emotionally immature parents, we do not receive the

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Unlocking the heart: 8 signs you might be struggling to receive love

Don’t we all want love? Surprisingly, accepting it isn’t always easy. Although we’re more than happy to show affection to

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Reasons you have a defensive conversation with your spouse

Updated On Jan 22, 2024 09:10 AM IST From having a survival mindset to not asking questions, here are a

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5 signs that you are bored in your marriage

Published on Jan 21, 2024 06:56 PM IST From intimacy being non-existent, to not having new things to talk about,

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Rupture to repair: The process to address conflict in a relationship

Conflicts and disagreements are natural in a relationship. Contrary to our beliefs, conflicts are healthy as they help us to

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What is coercive control: Signs we should be aware of

Published on Jan 20, 2024 01:36 PM IST From gaslighting to limiting our access to money, here are a few

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8 ways to create an emotionally healthy home

The idea of home should bring us comfort, warmth, safety and assurance. When we are brought up in a home

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Are you parenting your partner? Here are the signs to watch out for

When we are brought up in dysfunctional homes, we try to implement the trauma and the behaviour patterns in our

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Is your partner not pulling the weight? Here are 7 signs to watch out for

A relationship is a two-way street. Be it understanding each other, putting effort, clarifying things, making a healthy space for

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How to take personal accountability in a relationship? Therapist shares tips

In any relationship, it is extremely important to know the boundaries and the things that we are responsible for. By

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What is apology language? Therapist explains the types

Published on Jan 11, 2024 08:46 AM IST From requesting forgiveness to making restitution, here are five apology languages in

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Intergenerational strengths that can be passed on through generations

Intergenerational experiences are extremely important for our mental and emotional health. It helps in strengthening us, making us resilient and

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Common manipulation techniques that narcissists engage in

Narcissistic personality disorder or NPD is a mental condition where people have extremely high sense of their own importance. They

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Parenting tips: Truths to remember while raising secure and resilient children

Parenting is tricky – while we want to provide our children with the best of everything, we also need to

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5 signs that you are emotionally neglected

In childhood, when our caregivers and parents do not give us the necessary affection and attention, we can grow up

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Caring for children with blood cancer: A guide for parents

In the intricate tapestry of life, the diagnosis of blood cancer in a child can shatter the most resilient hearts

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Healing from toxic relationships: 8 strategies for emotional recovery

News / Photos / Lifestyle / Healing from toxic relationships: 8 strategies for emotional recovery Published on Jan 05, 2024

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Self-care tips to prioritise yourself and your mental health

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi According to the National Health Program of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 1 in

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Self-care for mental health: Practical tips for a happier life

The belief is that self-care is not a luxury but a fundamental pillar that supports overall wellness and in the

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Love in 2024: 7 top tips to improve your dating life in the New Year

Are you single and looking for love? Are you having trouble meeting the right person? If you’re having trouble finding

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Love resolutions 2024: 6 tips for finding your soulmate in the New Year

As the clock ticks towards midnight and the year comes to an end, the feeling of renewal and the promise

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Do you have an impatient or demanding kid? here’s how to respond

Parenting can be tricky. While we want to ensure that we provide the best of everything to our children, it

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Planning to get engaged? Here are essential questions you must ask your partner

The grand Indian wedding season is in full swing, with the melodious beats of the baraat filling the air and

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Preconception counselling: Importance, 5 ways it empowers couples in parenthood

Embarking on the journey of parenthood is a profound and transformative experience where couples want to ensure a smooth and

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Things that adult children want to receive from their parents

We are never too grown up to deny the fact that we do not like receiving gifts from our parents

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Unrealistic relationship expectations that lead to conflict and breakup

One of the spoilsports in relationships is unrealistic expectations. It is natural in a relationship for people to have certain

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5 signs that you are not communicating well with your partner

Communication is one of the foundation blocks of a happy, healthy and safe relationship. A healthy relationship requires a lot

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Toxic family behaviours during the holidays

Published on Dec 25, 2023 04:41 PM IST From making condescending remarks about our life to undermining us, here are

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9 tips to maintain the balance between festival parties and quality ‘us’ time

As the holiday season approaches, the calendar is full of fun events, get-togethers and opportunities to spend time with loved

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Healing resentment in relationships: Therapist shares a guide

Resentment and frustration can happen in a relationship due to multiple reasons. One of the most prominent reasons for resentment

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Tips to protect yourself from your emotionally immature parent during holidays

News / Photos / Lifestyle / Tips to protect yourself from your emotionally immature parent during holidays Published on Dec

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What betraying our needs in a relationship looks like

Some of us are brought up with the conditioning that when we want to make any relationship work out, we

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Thoughts that fuel your need for people-pleasing

Published on Dec 23, 2023 05:31 PM IST From disappointing people or being labeled as selfish, here are a few

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Examples of boundaries that can be set around draining relationships

Sometimes a relationship may feel draining and frustrating. That can happen due to a lot of fights or misunderstandings or

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New Year 2024: 8 reasons why we fail to achieve New Year resolutions

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi New Year 2024 is almost here and so is our ambitious spirit, seeking refreshing and effective

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Year ender 2023: Exploring the movement to unplug and reconnect in 2023

As the year 2023 comes to a close, a notable trend has emerged in the realm of relationships—the movement to

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5 signs you are heading towards divorce and don’t know it

In any relationship, effort and mutual understanding form the basis of affection. Sometimes, a relationship may feel strained, and it

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7 practical tips for navigating family dynamics as a couple this holiday season

With its cheerful atmosphere and joyful gatherings, the holiday season forces couples to confront the complex dance of family dynamics.

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Single this holiday season? 5 ways to find the right partner for year-end adventures

News / Photos / Lifestyle / Single this holiday season? 5 ways to find the right partner for year-end adventures

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Sparking joy again: 8 dynamic ways to refresh your stale relationship

Even the most vibrant couples can periodically experience a moment of stasis in their relationship journey. Don’t worry if the

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Tips to have difficult conversations when you are scared of conflict

There are times when we are afraid of getting into a misunderstanding, argument or a conflict. This can happen due

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Overexplaining is an effect of trauma: Here’s how we can address it

When we carry trauma of past experiences within us, we fear being rejected and abandoned. Being misunderstood is another big