5 Ways to Improve Your Connection “When we were dating, we downplayed our relationship because our family and family friends didn’t know what dating was. If you’re dating, it means your relationship isn’t serious. I was getting marriage proposals from aunties even though I had been dating Rajan for 3 years,” Sapna explained. “We didn’t want to be disrespectful to the elders, to our family or to the culture so we just didn’t
How do you know when you’ve met the right one? QUESTION I’ve been dating a guy for over a year now, and we’re thinking about taking it to the next level: marriage. How do you know when you’ve met the right one? [More from Jasbina] ---> [VIDEO] Intersections Match by Jasbina - From The Founder ---> [VIDEO] How Tightly Should I Hold On To My Deal-Breakers – 3 Ideas To Figure This Out!
6 Tips To Successfully Find The Right Partner For young South Asian adults, after obtaining a college degree, the next item to check off on your list of things to do is to find the right partner - i.e. get married. The pressure for marriage begins earlier than our non South Asian counterparts and may be difficult to explain to someone who is not familiar with the culture. The stress increases when finding
Are Arguments A Sign Of A Failing Or Healthy Relationship? “They’re so right for each other!” “They are the perfect couple.” “They must not have any problems.” These are the types of things friends and family would constantly think about Sonia and Anil. They were the couple that all couples wanted to be like. They always looked happy with each other and, when asked by either of their friends, replied that in the
5 Most Commonly Used Ways Of Expressing And Interpreting Love And Affection South Asians whether living in their country of origin or growing up abroad are often raised with the cultural value of providing care and doing things for others. The concept of seva or service is one that repeatedly arises throughout a South Asian’s life, emphasizing the importance of “the other”. [More from Jasbina] ---> [VIDEO] Intersections Match by Jasbina - From
6 Steps To Prevent Arguments Having a conversation about a difficult topic can bring up a lot of anxiety in both partners. If there is already a history of difficult conversations ending in argument, partners get into a cycle of avoiding sensitive topics, creating a ticking time bomb in their relationship. [More from Jasbina] ---> [VIDEO] Intersections Match by Jasbina - From The Founder ---> [VIDEO] When Should I Take My Relationship Offline?
Relationship Conflicts With Different Religions – What Do We Do? Sonal and Terrence met at a mutual friend’s birthday party the summer after they graduated from college. He said a cheesy pick up line to get her attention and make her laugh, which worked. She was smitten from the beginning. [More from Jasbina] ---> [VIDEO] Intersections Match by Jasbina - From The Founder ---> [VIDEO] Men Think I’m Controlling. How Do I Stop?
5 Reasons Why You Don’t Have Your Ideal Relationship Do you find yourself fighting with your partner often or wondering why you don’t feel satisfied in your relationship? Have you tried to think of everything possible to help your partner change so that you can have the relationship that you want but you still don’t have it? The answer may not be with your partner but with you. While unhealthy conflict is due
My Boyfriend Travels A Lot – I Do Not Like The Absences – What Do I Do? Question I have a great boyfriend, who is smart, funny, and cute. We get along really well, except for one problem - his job involves a lot of travel and there are times when he is on the road for months. I find his absences difficult to deal with (although when he returns, we seem to
My Girlfriend Has Serious Trust Issues - What Do I Do? Question I’m dating a woman who’s really great, except for the fact that she’s constantly questioning me whenever we spend any time apart. To give you an example, when I go out with friends, she has to know where I’m going, when I’m going to be back, and exactly who else will be there. No TIME to Find Someone? We can
