Relationship Advice

Dating in Dhaka — Dreadful or delightful?

Modern dating in Dhaka, driven by apps, is fast and fluid, but often deceiving. While it offers convenience and choice, users face dishonesty, heartbreak, and scams. Despite risks, some find lasting relationships amidst the chaos.

#Perspective / Seven days of Valentine’s love, seven ways to go broke!

This hilariously brutal breakdown of Valentine’s Week exposes its capitalist grip. From overpriced roses to unnecessary teddy bears, love has become an economic heist. True affection needs no extravagant spending — just presence, not presents.

Situationships? Breadcrumbing? Ghosting? Unpacking Gen Z dating lingo for Millennials

In the age of Gen Z dating, millennials find themselves grappling with terms like breadcrumbing, situationships, and ghosting. Gone are the days of clear labels and simple intentions. Now, it's all about ambiguity and emotional gymnastics.

Think you're compatible? Maybe you're just boring together

Compatibility in relationships isn't about perfect similarity but how differences create balance. Emotional security, shared life perspectives, and mutual respect are key. It’s about feeling comfortable, connected, and secure, even during ordinary, mundane moments.

Is your relationship ready for the password sharing test?

Password sharing in relationships sparks debate. Some see it as trust-building, others as control. While it can aid emergencies, excessive monitoring damages trust. A balanced, mutual approach ensures privacy and security without invading personal space or fostering insecurity.

Why should you love a gamer?

Gaming serves as stress relief, improving mental health and relationships. Allowing personal gaming time fosters self-care and relationship harmony. Shared gaming strengthens bonds, while open communication about gaming needs enhances mutual understanding and satisfaction in partnerships.

Why do women fall for bad boys?

Women's attraction to bad boys, despite knowing their flaws, highlights the allure of rebellious men, driven by evolutionary attraction and a desire for freedom. However, such relationships often lead to heartbreak, emotional strain, and unrealistic expectations.

Is it love or love bombing? Spot the difference before impact

Love bombing is an overwhelming display of affection designed to manipulate, control, and validate the bomber. It exploits low self-esteem, creating a false sense of connection. Healthy love prioritises boundaries, consistency, and genuine self-worth.

Emotional cheating: What it is and how to spot it

Emotional infidelity, marked by deep connections outside a committed relationship, damages trust and emotional intimacy. Concealed interactions, growing emotional distance, and blurred boundaries highlight its impact. Open communication and therapy can help rebuild trust and repair relationships.

July 11, 2024
July 11, 2024

Can you fall in love more than once? Asking for a friend

For every person, falling in love might be quite distinct. And the feeling of first love? Some say it is exhilarating. However, love is like a rollercoaster ride, full of unexpected turns, highs, and lows, that may not always be what you hope for. So, will you only ever experience one passionate love? Or can you fall again? And, maybe again?

April 4, 2024
April 4, 2024

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.

March 30, 2024
March 30, 2024

Was Bollywood right? Can a boy and a girl never be just friends?

Friends can share secrets, cuddle up on the sofa, and show each other a great deal of affection without necessarily being in a romantic relationship. However, emotions might shift at times, and it's okay to question whether relationships could go beyond friendship.

March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024

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.

March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024

Swipe left on heartache: The journey to post-breakup happiness

We've all experienced post-breakup scrolling sessions that make us feel even more unhappy than before. Reopening wounds you thought was healing may happen when you stumble onto old images, or see your ex's happy face pop up on your feed. It can be difficult to fully distance yourself from your ex-partners and move on when information about them is always readily available.

March 2, 2024
March 2, 2024

Should you post your relationship milestones on social media?

We feel validated when our partner shows us off to their network and broadcasts our feelings to the world. The question remains, should you really be sharing relationship milestones online? The truth is, behind the momentary rush of dopamine and picture-perfect moments is a complex web of pros and cons.

February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024

Should you really take relationship advice from netizens?

Picture this: It's a lazy Friday afternoon in Dhaka. The sky is overcast, and you are sipping on your third cup of cha, scrolling through your phone. Suddenly, the urge to solve your relationship woes with the wisdom of the internet grips you.

February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024

The science behind love: A biological ballet, an endocrine euphony

It often elicits an unexplainable sensation — the most enigmatic force that has influenced centuries of philosophical discourse, poetry, and literature. However, in reality, love can be understood through scientific means.

February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024

How do you react when your ex is doing better than you?

Your ex is scaling mountains, while you're barely managing to scale the pile of laundry in the corner of your room. But before you drown in a sea of self-pity, let's flip the script with some earth-shattering, cha-stirring advice on how to invest in the most scandalously overlooked and self-devalued stock on the market: you.

February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024

Can dating your opposites lead to happily ever after?

Did you ever find yourself attracted to someone different from you? Even though you are shy and creative, you have a thing for outgoing and athletic people. Or perhaps you party every weekend, but the one you love likes quiet evenings at home. Regardless, it is an age-old romantic cliché that opposites are more likely to fall in love.