Relationships

When A Relative Betrays Your Trust...

'If it made you uncomfortable, it is completely reasonable to confront them...

'Want To Do BTech But Didn't Do Maths...'

rediffGURU Nayagam PP, a career coach and founder of EduJob360 guides...

'My Husband Calls Me Names, Then Says He Loves Me'

In Rediff's new series on modern marriages, young couples from across India...

'If Your Partner Still Talks To His Ex...'

'Observe the person and don't invest emotionally just yet,' recommends...

'Don't Compare Your Relationship With Others'

rediffGURU Archana Deshpande advises a young reader to turn feelings of low...

'Never Quit Your Job To Get Married'

*Saumya Menon tells Rediff's Divya Nair the hard lessons she learned from her...

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When Does A Friendship Cross The Line?

A relationship expert talks about physical intimacy, opposite-gender...

Modern Marriage: Pahadon Ka Ladka, Sheher Ki Ladki

'Pooja has been my friend, my partner and my biggest support system,' says...

Does Your Bestie IGNORE You?

'People -- even those who genuinely love and care for us -- can be...

'My Bauji Is A True Baazigar'

Sudesh Tated explains why he is so proud of his father Suresh Tated. A...

My Father's Unconditional Love

'Knowing that he is always there to support and guide us gives me a sense of...

'I Do Not Believe Papa Is Truly Gone'

Nikhat Perveen, who is fondly called Chunchun by her family, was very...

Should My Friend Pay His Girlfriend's Bills?

There should be an open discussion about finances in a relationship, suggests...

In Love With A Mother Of A Two Year Old'

'This is a very dangerous situation where the chances of your getting hurt...

'I'm A Working Single Mom And My Daughter Is...'

'Being a mother is not an easy job and you are a working single mother. Give...

Father's Day: A Divorced Dad's Co-Parenting Journey

When his marriage ended six years ago, Vishal Gokani worried about how his...

Tell Us About Your Father/Father Figure

Tell us that one story about them that you cannot forget. Or the one thing...

'Money Makes A Huge Difference In A Marriage'

Bengaluru-based Priyanka* reveals how resuming her career and becoming...

'She Hasn't Kissed Me In 29 Years'

In his advice to a distressed husband rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, dating coach,...

How To Handle Interfering Mother-In-Law

rediffGURU Anu Krishna advises a distressed daughter-in-law as to how she can...

'We Are Friends First, Husband-Wife Later'

Mumbai-based Raj Thakur tells us how his relationship with his wife, Mamta,...

When Love Turned Into Betrayal

An electric current passed through me, and I couldn't figure out what hit...

When Love Becomes Controlling

In coercive controlled relationships, the same person causing emotional harm...

'Husband Lies To Avoid Arguments'

'Maybe his intent is not malicious, but he still needs to understand that it...

Modern Marriage: 'My Husband Lied To Me For 11 Years'

Riya* tells Rishika Shah/Rediff how a lie she discovered after marriage made...

11 Qs Wives Hate Hearing From Husbands

Rediff's Divya Nair spoke to married women across India to list the most...

Can Love Survive When Your Political Views Differ?

With political divisions dominating conversations, can couples with opposing...

'Wife Spends On Maids, Shopping, Kitty Parties'

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, mind coach, relationship coach and co-founder of...

'Your Wife May Not Be Interested In Sex Because...'

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, mind coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers,...

'A Mother Can't Be Confined To A Single Day'

'Every day she breathes, every day she stands strong, is Mother's Day,' notes...

Friendship Day: When Colleagues Become Family

Divya Nair remembers the work friendships that proved some of life's...

Friendship Day: To The Friend I've Never Met

A Friendship Day tribute to an unexpected bond forged over work calls, voice...

The Art Of Letting Building Friends Go

There are friends you make because life brings you together. And then there...

Must See: The INSPIRING Mother Of An Autistic Child

Shilpa Nadkarni's gently told truths, her strong hold on faith and the...

'If I Don't Work, How Will My Children Eat?'

This Mother's Day, we spoke to a mother who spends her days working in other...

'My Mother Never Allowed Hardships To Define Her'

We'd love to know about your mother too. What makes her truly special? What's...

'I Never Saw My Husband's Affair Coming'

In Rediff's series on modern marriages, young couples from across India...

Before You Say 'I Do': 5 Red Flags to Watch Out

Becoming indifferent in a relationship or a marriage is the biggest sign of...

'He Can't Continue A Long Distance Relationship. What's My Fault?'

'Sometimes, two people can deeply care about each other, but circumstances...

'Relatives Walk Into Our Bedroom Without Knocking'

rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, a mind coach and founder of Let Us Talk Foundation,...

'My Child Doesn't Respect Me At All'

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, co-founder of Unfear Changemakers explains how you...

'We Moved Abroad, I Felt Like A Maid'

In Rediff's new series on modern marriages, young couples from across India...

Who Pays On A First Date? Gen Z Says...

A viral Rs 370 biryani debate has reignited an age-old dating question....

'If You Can't Say You Don't Want To Marry...'

'Many relationships break down because people are unable to honestly express...

Beware Of A Push-Pull Relationship

What keeps many people stuck in a push-pull relationship is not happiness,...

Modern Marriage: 'We Sleep In Separate Bedrooms'

In this new series on modern marriages, Payal* tells Divya Nair how she coped...

Why 6-7 Dating Trend Works!

In the age of dating apps, endless swiping and unrealistic expectations, a...

Scared Before Your Wedding Day?

It is normal for brides and grooms to get pre-wedding jitters, says...

'My Bauji Is A True Baazigar'

Sudesh Tated explains why he is so proud of his father Suresh Tated. A...

My Father's Unconditional Love

'Knowing that he is always there to support and guide us gives me a sense of...

'I Do Not Believe Papa Is Truly Gone'

Nikhat Perveen, who is fondly called Chunchun by her family, was very...

Father's Day: A Divorced Dad's Co-Parenting Journey

When his marriage ended six years ago, Vishal Gokani worried about how his...

Tell Us About Your Father/Father Figure

Tell us that one story about them that you cannot forget. Or the one thing...

'Money Makes A Huge Difference In A Marriage'

Bengaluru-based Priyanka* reveals how resuming her career and becoming...

When Love Turned Into Betrayal

An electric current passed through me, and I couldn't figure out what hit...

When Love Becomes Controlling

In coercive controlled relationships, the same person causing emotional harm...

'Husband Lies To Avoid Arguments'

'Maybe his intent is not malicious, but he still needs to understand that it...

'Wife Spends On Maids, Shopping, Kitty Parties'

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, mind coach, relationship coach and co-founder of...

'Your Wife May Not Be Interested In Sex Because...'

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, mind coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers,...

'A Mother Can't Be Confined To A Single Day'

'Every day she breathes, every day she stands strong, is Mother's Day,' notes...

Must See: The INSPIRING Mother Of An Autistic Child

Shilpa Nadkarni's gently told truths, her strong hold on faith and the...

'If I Don't Work, How Will My Children Eat?'

This Mother's Day, we spoke to a mother who spends her days working in other...

'My Mother Never Allowed Hardships To Define Her'

We'd love to know about your mother too. What makes her truly special? What's...

'Relatives Walk Into Our Bedroom Without Knocking'

rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, a mind coach and founder of Let Us Talk Foundation,...

'My Child Doesn't Respect Me At All'

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, co-founder of Unfear Changemakers explains how you...

'We Moved Abroad, I Felt Like A Maid'

In Rediff's new series on modern marriages, young couples from across India...

Modern Marriage: 'We Sleep In Separate Bedrooms'

In this new series on modern marriages, Payal* tells Divya Nair how she coped...

Why 6-7 Dating Trend Works!

In the age of dating apps, endless swiping and unrealistic expectations, a...

Scared Before Your Wedding Day?

It is normal for brides and grooms to get pre-wedding jitters, says...