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We would like to thank Dr Ashlesha who helped us put them together…. You found a match on andwemet! You have chatted for a few weeks and have experienced your first face to face. The date was awesome, and everything went well. You have even fixed the date for the

Many of us can become shy or awkward when meeting strangers, whether it be in a professional setting or a social event. If you count yourself in this group and are searching for a meaningful relationship online, you may find breaking the ice with a new match daunting. Here are

Kabir was devastated. His 14-year marriage had disintegrated. His various attempts to reconcile for the sake of his child had failed miserably. His wife was firm. She wanted a divorce. Sanya appeared like a knight in shining armour. She supported him emotionally and opened her home to him. They inevitably

By the time we reach our 40s, there are many possible paths one’s life may have taken to get us to where we are, writes Saurabh… I guess one cannot date in 40s without considering how one came to be dating in 40s. Is it that you have never

What do Women Want? Sigmund Freud’s age-old question remains unanswered even today writes Aretha K in her 30’s Many a creative mind has provided us with their own theories over the years. Like John Gray who way back in 1992 wrote “ Men are from Mars ,Women are from

Can you avoid a break-up? What is that one thing that can destroy a relationship, we asked our verified members. This is what they said - o Showing consistency in being careless o Misunderstanding o Ego o Lack of trust o Lack of respect o Anger o Cheating o Being

The author of this piece is ‘a friend of andwemet’, she is a young lady in her mid-20’s who experienced challenges around trust and respect in her committed relationship of 12 months which has been sorted for now. She wanted to write this for us, thinking it may help

Chalk and cheese. Tom and Jerry. Poles apart in personality, nature, likes and dislikes. And that can’t be expressed enough. Yet here’s a couple who stuck together in a Fevicol ka jod and stood by each other in a marriage spanning over half a decade! Now that’s

What will romantic relationships look like in the coming decade? Relationships; their definition has been evolving over time. In future we expect to see a transitional shift in romantic relationships primarily because of the ever-evolving urban Indian: Increased Self Awareness Education and wider exposure is changing the thought process of

Relationships do not happen in an instant or even post couple of meetings, says Shalini Singh, founder andwemet.com Avoid comparing your relationship with that of others as you see on social media or otherwise. In our 30’s and beyond we are more in control of our emotions than

Relationships in late 30s need a lot of time investment. Both, the girl and the guy are used to living their lives in a certain way and with certain people. Each one needs to find their place in each other’s lives- not be demanding that either leave the people

22 years and counting… How did you and your significant other meet? I saw her for the first time on Monday, September 22nd 1997, it was around 8.14 am at Fort area in Bombay. We both were 22 years old and awaiting our results while pursuing our first part-time

As a part of my series about “Learning To Finally Love Yourself” I had the pleasure to interview Shalini Singh who comes with close to three decades of work experience having lived and worked across three continents. She now lives in Bangalore, India running her communications firm, Galvanise PR. In

Recently I was traveling by the rapid metro in Gurgaon when I saw an OOH advertising by Tinder covering the entire metro. It got me thinking about how the whole dating paradigm has drastically changed over the past decade. Today, more than 20% of adults with smartphones are using or

16 years and counting… How did you and your significant other meet? It was the summer of 2003, our first day in college when I (Swati) requested for a handbook from a tall lean male from Panchkula. To my utter astonishment this classmate of mine denied me the book with

The dynamics of a relationship is evolving where people are taking time to make a mark in their careers, travel, soul-search and then invest in looking for a partner. With age no longer being a barrier, couples are looking for a relationship that’s based on companionship, mutual understanding and

18 years and counting… How did you both meet? We met virtually, got introduced in a ‘Rediff chat’ room. Amrita was in Delhi and I (dadWhoGoesUpsideDown) was in Pune. We started speaking over long distance calls. During Diwali of 1999, I decided to travel with a local friend to Delhi

People sometimes ask me who is my most favorite person? Who is it that inspires me? Who would I like to be with, if you were deserted on an uninhabited island. Who would I like to go on a date with? They are quite taken aback when I say “myself”

A couple of years ago when I reached out to an editor of a leading weekend newspaper, not because she was the editor but there was something else we had in common, we were both what I call “adopted mothers”, I wanted her to focus on the fact that the

You like someone who has a child or children from their previous relationship. You have questions about what to expect from this relationship. Since you are reading this article, you probably are currently in this situation or expect to be in one.  Here are scenarios that you may like to

A 95-year-old man was taking his last breaths. He was single. All his life he had wanted to be in a meaningful relationship.  Unfortunately, he never found one. Whenever his friends and family asked him why he was single, he replied that it was a secret. So now, as he

I meet several people in their 30s and beyond who say they are keen to be in a relationship but feel they have missed boarding the “bus of the acceptable age to be in a relationship”. They also voice their concerns of not being sure of the reactions of others,

Repeat after us – there is no ‘right’ age to be in a committed relationship. It is OK to be single. At. Any. Age. This article is for YOU. You are in a relationship. Healthy or otherwise. You who are ready to label us and show concern by saying things like:

Sex can be one of the most exhilarating experiences of the human condition. It is not only a means to reproduce but also a physical need. It has become an essential element in the expression of connection and love. In its form as an expression of connection, its significance in

He has checked all your boxes. Everything you decided you want in a partner.  The dates have been fun and he’s oh so charming. You will want to take it to the next level. But… you are terrified. The wounds inflicted by your last alliance have healed but the