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Relationships
]Are you in persecutor mode in your relationship? 7 signs to be aware of
Published on Jul 18, 2024 01:26 PM IST
From having a negative attitude to passing snide remarks at the partner, here are a few signs that we are in persecutor mode.
![Do you often go ‘How dare you’ to your partner in the relationship? You might be in the persecutor mode then. Do you often go ‘How dare you’ to your partner in the relationship? You might be in the persecutor mode then.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/18/550x309/_cb57e8fe-b07f-11e6-a9a7-656025b680d0_1721288132981.jpg)
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Eye contact during conversations is vital: Communication coach's tips
Active listening helps in strengthening relationships through healthy communications. Here's how you can learn the art.
![](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/17/148x111/listening_1719313755437_1721206006552.jpg)
Published on Jul 17, 2024 02:29 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Unsure about your relationship? Ask these 5 questions to yourself
![In a relationship, certainty develops over a period of time. It is natural to be unsure of the partner in the initial stages of the relationship. However, if you are still unsure of the relationship even after a long period of time, it is important to reconsider. “Many people will struggle to be completely certain, not because it’s the wrong relationship or person, but simply because there are not many unknowns. With that in mind I would say, don’t aim for certain but rather, aim for contentment,” wrote Therapist Lucille Shackleton. Here are a few questions to ask ourselves when we feel that we are not sure of the partner and the relationship.(Unsplash) In a relationship, certainty develops over a period of time. It is natural to be unsure of the partner in the initial stages of the relationship. However, if you are still unsure of the relationship even after a long period of time, it is important to reconsider. “Many people will struggle to be completely certain, not because it’s the wrong relationship or person, but simply because there are not many unknowns. With that in mind I would say, don’t aim for certain but rather, aim for contentment,” wrote Therapist Lucille Shackleton. Here are a few questions to ask ourselves when we feel that we are not sure of the partner and the relationship.(Unsplash)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/16/148x111/0htr_1693738421937_1721119224217_1721119285683.jpg)
Published on Jul 16, 2024 02:12 PM IST
Important and uncomfortable conversations you need to have before marriage
Don't jump the gun into marriage without having important discussions about family, lifestyle, and finances.
![A wedding may be done in the snap of a finger, but the problems that may surface won't. Hence, it is important to have these difficult conversations beforehand.(Pexels) A wedding may be done in the snap of a finger, but the problems that may surface won't. Hence, it is important to have these difficult conversations beforehand.(Pexels)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/15/148x111/marraige__1721050370729_1721050370937.jpg)
Published on Jul 15, 2024 07:20 PM IST
, Delhi
Adrija DeyWhy relationships may be ‘missing link’ in our quest for longer, healthier life
Beyond diet and exercise: Here's the crucial role of relationships in health and longevity
![Beyond diet and exercise: Why relationships may be the ‘missing link’ in our quest for a longer and healthier life (Image by N-Y-C from Pixabay) Beyond diet and exercise: Why relationships may be the ‘missing link’ in our quest for a longer and healthier life (Image by N-Y-C from Pixabay)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/13/148x111/love-4292211_1280_1720868605158_1720868634357.jpg)
Published on Jul 13, 2024 04:37 PM IST
, New Delhi
Zarafshan ShirazPriyanka Chopra & MIL Denise Jonas are saas-bahu goals, these pictures are proof
Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently shared a heartwarming birthday wish for her mother-in-law. Here's a sneak peek into their adorable moments together as saas-bahu
![Priyanka Chopra Jonas with her mother-in-law, Denise Jonas Priyanka Chopra Jonas with her mother-in-law, Denise Jonas](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/12/148x111/BeFunky-collage-4_1720789843006_1720789862502.jpg)
Published on Jul 12, 2024 06:59 PM IST
Is monsoon gloom affecting your relationship? Here’s what you can do
Dehydration, migraines and irritation can affect relationships, and make things difficult during the monsoon season.
![Continuous rain, days without sunlight and dark skies can have a significant impact on our minds, thoughts and our mental state.(Unsplash) Continuous rain, days without sunlight and dark skies can have a significant impact on our minds, thoughts and our mental state.(Unsplash)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/12/148x111/monsoon_1720769448632_1720769461295.jpg)
Published on Jul 12, 2024 01:13 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Billionaire bash: India's lavish Ambani nuptials
Billionaire bash: India's lavish Ambani nuptials
![HT Image HT Image](https://images.hindustantimes.com/images/app-images/2021/10/148x111.png)
Published on Jul 12, 2024 08:39 AM IST
AFP |
Balancing work and fatherhood: Tips for modern dads
Fatherhood and work-life balance: Expert tips for managing both
![Post-covid parenting challenges: Here's how fathers can navigate work and family time (Image by pch.vector on Freepik) Post-covid parenting challenges: Here's how fathers can navigate work and family time (Image by pch.vector on Freepik)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/09/148x111/serious-father-browsing-internet-laptop-holding-cu_1720533468256_1720533468710.jpg)
Published on Jul 09, 2024 07:32 PM IST
4 hurtful communication patterns in relationships: Therapist explains
![Contempt: Attacking the partner’s sense of self with insults can be very harmful. Onstead, we should share our own needs and emotions with them. (Unsplash) Contempt: Attacking the partner’s sense of self with insults can be very harmful. Onstead, we should share our own needs and emotions with them. (Unsplash)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/09/148x111/f5b_1689057478295_1720522674159_1720522731814.jpg)
Published on Jul 09, 2024 06:00 PM IST
Study shows employees accept their bosses' red flags when they are successful
Employees may overlook the abusive behavior of successful bosses, believing it's 'tough love' and a path to career advancement.
![The more successful the superior is, the lesser the resistance in the face of their harsh behavior. (Pexels) The more successful the superior is, the lesser the resistance in the face of their harsh behavior. (Pexels)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/09/148x111/boss_1720523194945_1720523195142.jpg)
Published on Jul 09, 2024 05:34 PM IST
Work friends can be hard to find. How to combat loneliness in the workplace
Remote work has intensified loneliness in workplace. Experts say friendships and a sense of belonging are vital to employees’ happiness and company's success.
![We assume that work friendships are a nice-to-have, not a need-to-have. But maybe we’re all disengaged at work because we’re not investing in connections. (AP) We assume that work friendships are a nice-to-have, not a need-to-have. But maybe we’re all disengaged at work because we’re not investing in connections. (AP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/09/148x111/Be-Well-Loneliness-at-Work_1720514464207_1720514464452.jpg)
Published on Jul 09, 2024 02:15 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
Feeling distant from your partner despite living in the same house? Helpful tips
From understanding each other to encouraging growth, here are a few ways by which curiosity can save a relationship.
![Being curious about the partner helps us to delve deeper into their thoughts and perspectives, which further helps us to have a better understanding of them. (Unsplash) Being curious about the partner helps us to delve deeper into their thoughts and perspectives, which further helps us to have a better understanding of them. (Unsplash)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/b0hgf_1685863487416_1720424813864.jpg)
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 04:10 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
New study shows Gen Z hates ‘unnecessary’ sex scenes in movies, series
Gen Z turns off the movie or TV show whey they are bombarded with incessant, explicit, unnecessary scenes.
![Young adults skip pointless sex scenes to get to the point. (Pexels) Young adults skip pointless sex scenes to get to the point. (Pexels)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/Pexels_1720420227644_1720420227842.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 12:24 PM IST
Reignite the spark: Tips for couples to maintain healthy sex life in busy times
Many times, couple's sex drive goes into a rut due to busy schedules. Here are tips to enhance your sexual relationship and reignite the romance
![Reignite the spark: Tips for couples to maintain healthy sex life in busy times (Image by Freepik) Reignite the spark: Tips for couples to maintain healthy sex life in busy times (Image by Freepik)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/148x111/side-view-man-kissing-woman-forehead-while-she-sit_1720250814917_1720250815168.jpg)
Published on Jul 06, 2024 01:25 PM IST
, New Delhi
Zarafshan ShirazEnhancing sexual satisfaction: Expert tips to rekindle intimacy in relationships
Improving intimacy with your partner: Here's how men and women can revitalise romance and overcome sexual satisfaction challenges in relationships
![Enhancing sexual satisfaction: Expert tips to rekindle intimacy in relationships (Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash) Enhancing sexual satisfaction: Expert tips to rekindle intimacy in relationships (Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/jonathan-borba-Z5mzhMcFybs-unsplash_1720191503967_1720191558461.jpg)
Published on Jul 05, 2024 08:37 PM IST
, New Delhi
Zarafshan ShirazCombatting workplace burnout: Expert strategies for employee wellbeing
Want to create a healthy work environment? Check out these expert strategies to overcome workplace exhaustion and essential tips to combat employee burnout
![Combatting workplace burnout: Expert strategies for employee wellbeing (Image by macrovector on Freepik) Combatting workplace burnout: Expert strategies for employee wellbeing (Image by macrovector on Freepik)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/burnout_1720189230861_1720189256948.jpg)
Published on Jul 05, 2024 07:54 PM IST
, New Delhi
Zarafshan ShirazDo you struggle with anxious attachment? Expert shares 5 ways to address it
![Instead of expecting the partner to read our minds and know our expectations, we should communicate our needs to them calmly and clearly.(Unsplash) Instead of expecting the partner to read our minds and know our expectations, we should communicate our needs to them calmly and clearly.(Unsplash)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/04/148x111/b2hgf_1685863536618_1720100792727_1720100860723.jpg)
Published on Jul 04, 2024 07:52 PM IST
Parenting tips: Understanding why kids don’t listen to us; psychologist explains
![They do not feel connected to us: When a child feels dissociated from the parent, they start acting up and not listening to the parent, in order to gain their attention. (Unsplash) They do not feel connected to us: When a child feels dissociated from the parent, they start acting up and not listening to the parent, in order to gain their attention. (Unsplash)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/03/148x111/0gd_1692430022022_1720005031245.jpg)
Published on Jul 03, 2024 06:11 PM IST
Role of father in pregnancy: Guide for expecting couples
Check out these expert tips on preparing for parenthood together, ways fathers can support and connect with their partners for a positive pregnancy experience
![Empowering fathers: Tips for men to support your partner during pregnancy (Photo by Twitter/Amina Filkins) Empowering fathers: Tips for men to support your partner during pregnancy (Photo by Twitter/Amina Filkins)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/02/148x111/pexels-amina-filkins-5427994_1719933271794_1719933295040.jpg)
Published on Jul 02, 2024 08:48 PM IST
, New Delhi
Zarafshan Shiraz‘Ditch Hinge’: 5 perfumes that work better than a dating app
Dating apps can be frustrating. Discover an alternative approach to finding love with the help of these tantalising perfumes.
![Perfumes that literally make heads turn Perfumes that literally make heads turn](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/02/148x111/image_1719924163981_1719924220829.jpeg)
Published on Jul 02, 2024 06:27 PM IST
Hold your friends close: Here’s how they are good for your mental health
![Friends are the ones we go to when we are distressed. They help us to have fresh perspectives – this can reduce stress levels and increase happiness.(Pexels) Friends are the ones we go to when we are distressed. They help us to have fresh perspectives – this can reduce stress levels and increase happiness.(Pexels)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/01/148x111/pexels-phil-nguyen-1255062_1654685340824_1719839600769_1719839689302.jpg)
Published on Jul 01, 2024 06:46 PM IST
Friends or foes? Here are 6 red flags to spot a toxic friendship
Navigating friendships can be tricky, especially when it comes to spotting toxicity. Here are six crucial warning signs to watch out for.
![To ensure your relationships are healthy, here are six red flags that can help you identify a toxic friendship.(Freepik) To ensure your relationships are healthy, here are six red flags that can help you identify a toxic friendship.(Freepik)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/01/148x111/4098412_1719825790322_1719825795902.jpg)
Published on Jul 01, 2024 03:22 PM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi
How divorce is boosting gender equality in Sweden, says new study
The increases in divorce could change attitudes on a deeper level over time. The more we see men looking after their children, the more normal it will appear.
![In Sweden, divorce has led to an increase in fathers’ share of days off work for care. (Pexel) In Sweden, divorce has led to an increase in fathers’ share of days off work for care. (Pexel)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/30/148x111/divorce_1719749350329_1719749350651.jpeg)
Published on Jun 30, 2024 05:56 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Stockholm
Is your marriage in trouble? Couples Coach shares 5 alarming signs
![Marriages do not break overnight. The cracks happen over a long period of time, especially when the issues go unaddressed. Conflicts are natural in any relationship, but learning to effectively address the issues and finding a common ground to agree, are the keys to a happy and healthy relationship. Couples Coach Julia Woods shared a few signs that your marriage may be in trouble. Marriages do not break overnight. The cracks happen over a long period of time, especially when the issues go unaddressed. Conflicts are natural in any relationship, but learning to effectively address the issues and finding a common ground to agree, are the keys to a happy and healthy relationship. Couples Coach Julia Woods shared a few signs that your marriage may be in trouble.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/30/148x111/_cb57e8fe-b07f-11e6-a9a7-656025b680d0_1719747114143_1719747185168.jpg)
Published on Jun 30, 2024 05:05 PM IST
Conflict to lack of respect: How poor boundaries can be harmful
![The first step in addressing this is understanding where poor boundaries stem from – then, we must take the necessary steps to address the root cause.(Unsplash) The first step in addressing this is understanding where poor boundaries stem from – then, we must take the necessary steps to address the root cause.(Unsplash)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/29/148x111/anger2_1710998948835_1719669094917.jpg)
Published on Jun 29, 2024 07:23 PM IST
Feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing burnout
Many people go through the phenomenon of dating app burnout after they get tired of the never-ending and exhausting process of likes, swipes, taps, awkward DMs.
![A person uses the dating app Bumble in this image. (AP) A person uses the dating app Bumble in this image. (AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/29/148x111/Be-Well-Dating-App-Fatigue-0_1719666560381_1719666581362.jpg)
Published on Jun 29, 2024 06:43 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New York
Man misses daughter's bday to support pregnant sis: Reddit calls it a wrong move
A new query was posted on Reddit about a man missing his daughter's birthday for something he deemed more important.
![New Reddit post addresses a dad's confusion on missing his daughter's birthday for something 'more important'. New Reddit post addresses a dad's confusion on missing his daughter's birthday for something 'more important'.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/27/148x111/sad-girl_1719482958749_1719482965023.jpg)
Published on Jun 27, 2024 03:45 PM IST
5 tips on setting up the right boundaries for work from home
Working from your actual home may not be as rosy as it sounds. Family members often don't take it seriously. It can lead to job fatigue.
![WFH can be a real test of patience when your family keeps interrupting. (energepic.com) WFH can be a real test of patience when your family keeps interrupting. (energepic.com)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/27/148x111/work_from_home__1719475427823_1719475428038.jpg)
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 01:52 PM IST