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by Sapna Disclaimer: I am an independent woman, raised in urban India, from a liberal family, who has lived in the West for almost a decade. As a woman in my early 40s, I’ve had three long-term relationships, of which two could have ended in marriage but instead ended

Reena shares that she is looking for a partner and companion who is comfortable in his own skin… I am now in my early 50s which I find is a time of discovery. A time when I understand myself better, feel more sure and confident about myself and my choices.

Garima shares her thoughts… The urban women in the present times are independent and confident. We are the perfect combination of sensitive and ambitious, bold and gracious, strong and supportive, fierce and kind, practical, and emotional. We indeed are traditionally modern. Hence, we expect and dream to have someone by

By Shalini When we speak about sex we are treated like aliens from another planet. It is easier to talk about violence and guns than sex. Before writing this article, I surmised about what in my sane opinion can be written about sex. I got naked and looked at myself

When we commit to an individual it creates a special bond. However, the key to making it successful is good and effective communication. It is the key when it comes to having a happy, healthy, and positive relationship. Societal bonds like engagement, marriage, and children do nothing to improve a

Why do some couples fall out of love? Why do some relationships fail? Experts say a strong sustainable relationship does not just happen. It requires effort from both partners. A loving caring relationship involves both partners keeping an open mind and communicating their thoughts and feelings regularly, in a non-adversarial

The thought of being in a committed relationship can make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. For many, it is a life goal. Popular cinema, TV serials and novels have impressed upon us how glorious being in a committed relationship can be. What they do not reveal and what real

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”