Love and relationships

He slashed his wrist when we couldn’t meet

When Pooja tried to call off her relationship with Suhas, little did she know he would slash his wrist and become suicidal.

Are we opening up to conversations on sex?

India is the land of Kamasutra and Khajuraho and yet ironically sex is a topic that would make most of us blush if discussed outside the dim lights of our bedrooms. On this Independence Day, we revisit how conversations on sex and sexuality are, quietly and gradually, beginning to appear on India's chaitime charchas.

How to have a good breakup?

Hi Auntyji, I want to break up with my boyfriend of two years as this relationship is not going anywhere. But I do not want to break his heart. How can I go about it? Sanah, 22, Chennai.

On a date: Leave your cell at home

Who’s that third person between you and your date? Don’t know what we are talking about? Well, you do touch it more than your date. Yes, we are talking about your mobile - the new ‘other’ in all relationships.

I thought making love would prevent our break-up

*Mehak fell in love with the hottest guy in town! She dreamt of marrying Rahul but for him, she was only girlfriend number 17. Mehak tells Love Matters about everything she did to prevent Rahul from moving on. Did she succeed?

Are you addicted to your partner?

Do you depend on your partner for almost everything? You think it’s love. Caution: Such relationships can be downright unhealthy and take a toll on your partner. Love Matters brings you the top symptoms of a codependent relationship.

First time dekha usse love ho gaya - is that possible?

Do you want to know if the guy or girl you’ve just started dating is ‘the one’? Well, first time sex could reveal a lot, say researchers.

What colour should you wear on a first date?

Your favorite little black dress or that halter neck red top? Not sure? Don’t worry, science is here to help you.