relationship

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.

Unlocking the male mind: Relationship insights women will love

Understanding a man’s thoughts can feel like decoding hieroglyphs. From the “What to eat?” dilemma to the art of silent retreat, men’s perspectives offer insight into smoother, funnier relationships with clearer communication.

How to handle a cheating partner without losing your mind

Navigating infidelity in Dhaka requires strategy, humour, and growth. Investigate discreetly, confront gracefully, and embrace reinvention.

Marriage 101: Talk now or regret later!

Marriage, in its simplicity, is an agreement between two people. But, as Abdul Hamid, a noted psychotherapist at the MONOBIKASH Foundation, aptly puts it, "Without talking, nothing can progress." That’s where the journey begins—through conversations long before the wedding day.

Butterflies or blindness? Decoding love at first sight

We all know those meet-cutes: All it took was one gaze across a jam-packed event or restaurant and within seconds, they knew they had found “the one.” Of course, that sounds wonderful. After all, it is the subject of countless romantic books and movies. But, do people truly fall in love at first sight or is it an imaginary tale?

#Fiction / Two monsoons, and counting

Monsoon has always been a joyous season for me. People speak of the monsoon blues but the rains come with a sense of thrill and awe, especially in the brief minutes just before it actually starts pouring.

#Perspective / Beyond DNA: The science behind mother-child relationships

Mothers enjoy an extraordinary bond with their children. While emotional attachments are a work in progress for the best of mothers, biologically, this connection is undeniable and considerably deeper, both before and after birth.

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.

July 13, 2023
July 13, 2023

How to move on from a relationship

It doesn't matter who made the decision to end a relationship; it is difficult. You will experience strong and unpleasant emotions as you go through this transformation. To our dismay, we extend the pain into protracted, boring, and occasionally quite gloomy stages. We constantly tell ourselves the tales of our breakups and spend numerous hours trying to understand and rationalise our feelings as a result of our obsession with what caused the relationship to end.

June 24, 2023
June 24, 2023

Embracing personal space for healthy relationships

Embracing personal space is about finding your own identity while appreciating your partner's individuality, too.

June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023

Do you love your partner or do you love “love”?

Young people often make the mistake of naming unanswered feelings “love."

May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023

Getting ghosted by the person who liked me first

It is one of those things that you never really know how to handle.

February 13, 2023
February 13, 2023

Coping with unrequited love on Valentine’s Day

Being in love with someone who doesn’t feel the same way can be unpleasant.

February 8, 2023
February 8, 2023

How media lies to you about what love is

Setting a flimsy standard of what an ideal relationship should look like.

January 17, 2023
January 17, 2023
December 29, 2022
December 29, 2022

All the wrong reasons to get into a relationship

Can there truly be reasons to be in a relationship other than love?

December 27, 2022
December 27, 2022

Boyfriend finally able to meet girlfriend from Uttara thanks to Metro Rail

Metro rail is reportedly going to unite hundreds of lovers.

November 12, 2022
November 12, 2022

Chris Evans has been secretly dating Alba Baptista for ‘over a year’

American actor Chris Evans is reportedly in a serious relationship with Portuguese actress Alba Baptista and they have been dating for more than a year.