When you are crazy about someone, would you look for the signs that help you know that he/she is your soul mate or you both are meant to be together; or would you keep faith in your destiny, like Kate Beckinsale did in ‘Serendipity’? Well, a majority would not leave one of the life’s most important things like making someone yours to fate. Still, there are few people who would want to go the Kate Beckinsale way…not a bad idea though!

But, as far as my view is concerned, when it comes to love someone or making him/her forever yours, we should not give it up to our destiny or whatever it is! If you are falling for someone or seeing the signs that you both would make for the perfect couple, why not say it off? But, here the big question arises- how would one know if the person he/she is falling for is right for him/her? Here I am going reveal a few of the signs that could help you know whether you are dating your soul mate or if the person is the right one for you with whom you can spend the rest of your life happily. But, let me tell you one thing, while these apply to most situations, but there may be exceptions though! But, who cares? Aren’t you game for taking risks? Read on…

• To be life partners, two people must have trust on each other, which we know! Well, over the time of interacting and meeting a person for long, we anyhow develop that a level of trust. But, it is amazing to discover how you get to trust a person at a few brief meetings and open up to him/her without a push or jerk. Take a reality check of it…count the number of people (prospective partners) around you and indulge in introspection to realize how many or who out of the total could gain your trust. The one who scores the most obviously the one whom you may consider as your soul mate. If not soul mates, depending on the level of trust, you both can walk towards the future together!
• They say, when we are happy we think of the person whom we love the most; but when we are sad we think of the person who loves us the most! So, do you have that person in your life with whom you can share everything, even your sorrows? Your soul mate must be the one who can give his/her shoulder to cry on!
• It is very important that you do not live the life of a different person in front of him/her. The person in front of whom you can be just ‘YOU’-r-self makes for the perfect partner for you. If you are meant for that person, he/she anyway will accept you, despite your faults and flaws! When it comes to differences between the two, regarding any aspect, soul mates even work on them and come up with an amicable decision.

People are often attracted towards opposite sex because of physical attributes. If you are being attracted to someone for this reason, think twice. There are much more to a person than physical attractiveness which could make him/her the perfect match for you! Now, that’s up to you whether you go with the above mentioned signs or like it the ‘Serendipity’ way!

We have seen it in a lot of tele-serials…now it’s time to have a reality check. Would you want your man to be a mama’s boy? Errr…not really! I mean, no one would want to share her man with anyone…not even with his mother! In a way, this is not fair, but you cannot help a woman’s nature! Don’t mind, ladies out there! Being a woman, I have full empathy with you!

Now guys out there, let me tell you something! If you are too close to your mother, you may have hard time finding a life partner. Since, it is found that guys who share an extremely close bonding with their mothers are often not lucky in finding a partner for rest of their life, or more precisely, a woman to love! So, what’s the real problem that most women have when a guy is close to his mother, the woman who gave birth to him and happens to be the closest person to her child (children). More so, it is said that boys always get along well with their mother, while girls with their father!

When it comes to love relationship, women play it other way. They do not like their men to be the ones who like to consider their mothers’ words as the last words. When they are in such a love relationship, women, however, do not realize that one day they might also become a mother and would want their children to abide by their rules. Would not you? Some may fail to realize, but those who do, are considered understanding and peace lovers!

Sorry, this is not a piece of article dedicated to the understanding types. Here, we are going to find out the reasons as to why the other types do not prefer mama’s boys as their lovers/partners. Let’s discuss some of them…

Firstly, what does a woman want when she is in love with a man? Almost everybody wants is liberty. She thinks of it as one of the most liberal relationships, where she and her man have their space. She obviously does not want a third person to be present in that relationship. Interestingly, her partner’s mother is not spared either! A woman respects the presence of her man’s mother, as long as the latter does not interfere in each and everything concerning the couple. But, when exactly the opposite happens, a woman finds it hard to continue such a relationship. I wonder, if the guy is bothered by his mother’s interference as well? Please, let me know, you guys!

Even after marriage, women have problem when their hubbies continue to be mama’s boy. After all, what’s the point in having a wife if the man consults his parents for each and every move? Parents sound bit okay, but the involvement of the mother only makes for the worse situation. Of course, an intolerable situation, it is! Well, I appreciate those who respect their parents, but this is not necessary that they (men) should bring in them (parents) to make every decision, especially the minor ones.

What women find most annoying is getting compared to their men’s loving mothers. This is one of the blunders most men end up doing. Whenever they are furious with their partners, they tend to grab their mothers in between the discussions. Why the hell you guys expect your girls to be cool with that? After all, everyone is an individual and has their individuality. They do not want to be compared to anyone. So guys, watch your words before you say!

A person gets to live so many relationships in a lifetime. Yes, everyone does! But the challenge is to live them satisfactorily and a successful man is the one who manages to do that! So, we should never let a relationship go soar for the sake another relationship!

In most cases, we tend to believe that men suffer from commitment phobia, but of late, women are being caught with this type of phobia. Relationships had never been so complicated like they are today. People get into relationships, but these relationships fail to achieve what they are meant to achieve. This happens because today’s generations do have commitment issues. As they, especially women are getting confident with their careers and comfortable with the new-found financial independence, they are losing grip on their very personal issues. So, what commitment phobia is all about and why does it sprout?

If we are to define commitment phobia, then it is the fear of getting involved or committed to anything. However, this phobia is often associated with relationships. It is that phobia that affects people at their personal level. The sufferers of this phobia are often concerned with their careers and other future perspectives. You may have acquainted some people or there may be friends around who say that they do not prefer a long-term relationship, while still they are into a relationship. Many of these people might be suffering from commitment phobia. But, you cannot say that they are not in a serious relationship. Of course, they are genuine and serious, but something holds them back when it comes to take their relationship to the next level.

Commitment phobia is often responsible for some of the unlikely decisions that some couples land in. Ever knew some people who have been very genuine with their relationships, but eventually had to part ways? They can be the ones who were hit by this phobia in different stages of their relationships. And this, obviously, is not a nice thing to observe. You might be wondering when two persons love each other and can be happy together, why they cannot be together for the rest of their lives? A big question, indeed!

So, why people suffer from commitment phobia? Well, disturbed childhood memories, involving parental issues can have a great impact on children. As they grow up, these unhealthy memories can even have deeper impact on their lives and this creates unwillingness in getting committed into a relationship.

Some people also refrain from being committed because they do not want to revisit their past (where they were being rejected or have had troubled relationships). They make conscious efforts not to face similar situations in their new relationships. So, they find themselves safer and happier not being committed! There can be other reasons that make people apprehensive of getting involved in a committed relationship.

This phobia can often be treated by the sufferers themselves, however, depending on the level of suffering, people can also seek professional help! No matter how one treats commitment phobia, the important thing is that it should be discarded from one’s mind if he/she does not want a genuine relationship to suffer!

“Bro! Where art thou?” Most of us can relate to this statement but with a twist. However, there is another perspective here, if given an insight into this mere question gives out a picture which is completely different. This is a call for a brother who is needed. And this surely reminds me of the good old days when I and bro used to live together, play and fight. In changing times of today, I have wondered whether Raksha Bandhan continues to hold its value as it used to at one point of time. My answer is a definite yes!

In the today’s digitalized times, the definition of family has more or less changed. Individuality is given more importance to. At the same time, when I spoke to some of my colleagues about Rakhi, I could see the sparkle in their eyes. The mere mention of the topic brought about a zeal which had spread across my bay. And soon discussions started about clothes, sweets, rakhis, brothers and family, cousins and much more! This clearly proves that the tradition of love continues to exist and holds an important place in the hearts of Indians. And so, the basis of the Indian family continues to be same.

However, the way this festival is celebrated has somewhat changed now but this sacred thread of love continues to be the way it has always been. With the world spreading out further, it is but obvious that our brothers and sisters are living away from us. Yet, this does not seem to depreciate the euphoria attached to the festival. No matter how far we are from our loved ones, this is one festival, where rakhis and gifts are ensured to reach on time. Above all, its family time!

I remember the times when I was up all night designing and making my own rakhis for my brother and cousins. What makes it special are the small pleasures of life in the form of gifts and goodies which are presented to the sisters. More so, the fun element makes the festival even more colorful. Its time to be kids again and no one would stop!

Of all the festivals, this is definitely one of the important ones which people look forward to. The fun and frolic with which this festival is celebrated portrays the family values that are still deeply entrenched in our hearts. The vibrance and excitement attached can never reduce no matter however our mind set and thought processes change.

Above all, love is an emotion which forms many bonds with different people. When it comes to this bond in India, it has one special name in the form of Raksha Bandhan between brothers and sisters.

HAPPY RAKSHA BANDHAN!

Every woman has a kid living in her. This kid comes out of the “matured” her when she is all alone, or with her best gang of girls or with her loved ones, with whom she can share her innocent part. She might do foolish acts sometimes, might get involve in kiddish behavior or might fail to fulfill your expectations. Being a husband or a loving partner, it is your duty to understand her and accept all her shortcomings… Remember, the last time you made a mistake, how calmly she accepted the real you? So, why cant you? So, for all those men who are eager to peep into a woman’s mind, here is something for you to read now…

• Privacy is admired by every woman. Just cuddle her sometime in a lonely place and let her know her importance in your life.
• Women hate when a perfect evening out with her loving mate is spoiled or does not work out the way she would have liked! Above all, she hates when you take her to crowded places. So next time, plan properly and think of some cozy place.
• If you are taking a woman for a holiday, you have no right to ask her to cook or entertain you just because you are bored! Remember it’s her holiday too!
• Women love to share things. At the same time, they want someone special in their lives who would share every aspect of him with her! She loves to be treated special herself too!
• Think out of the box and ready the bed for her at night! She would love it. Also, she loves a clean, nice smelling home! All hints are given to you now…
• This tip is for husbands: Stop asking her every time, where is my wallet, car keys, tie, handkerchief! Come on folks, she is not your slave.
• A woman loves to have a man in her life who loves her like there are no other women in this world! She loves to get his attention, and craves for even small love gestures like saying “I love You” and “Yes, I Care For You.” So do it!
• She also longs to have her “Me” time. So take care of that! Being a mother of two does not mean that she cannot watch a movie alone or cannot go out with her girl friends or can’t read a book in complete solitary! Ofcourse she can. She holds all the right.
• Here is another aspect of what’s going on inside her mind: Women often crave for a perfect body! One day they love to get Shakira’s curves, and the next day, they might opt for a J Lo’s body, if given all the choices in the world! And this craving is active in her mind all the time… sleeping, eating, walking, talking, bla bla bla!
• Never call your girl FAT! Trust me, if anything a girl wants at the top of her priority list, it could be a machine which would allow her to get rid of all the fat she accumulated while binging upon a nice and big chocolate fudge! So, beware, she would ask you again and again, ‘Am I looking fat in this little red dress?’ Politely say No Sweets, you are perfect! She would love you for that. Otherwise, women just love binging upon junk food and they truly wish that there should have been a zero calorie cheese pizza available at every outlet!
• Surprises! Yes Surprises! Women love getting surprises. No, it’s nothing to do with extravagant gifts… Rather, it can be a small gesture like cooking for her, an unexpected coffee after a tiring day or no matter what! Even a small flower bud would do… but just do it!
• It does not matter how bad they cook, they would love to get appreciations from their husbands! Sure, they are not as good a chef as your mom, but give her some time, she will learn. Till then, just appreciate her. (She would really love if you would prepare an unexpected dinner for her once in a while… She may not say it but sometimes going into the kitchen and making her favorite dish may give her all the pleasures of her life… And please haan, no making of noodles this time).
• Going inside a married woman’s mind, I can tell you that she won’t mind complementing a hot guy passing through her once in a while, when her husband is not around! In fact, there are times when she too would like to behave like a teenage girl who loves admitting her attraction towards a hot guy. But that’s how she is! Sometimes naughty, sometimes decent! But this is “SHE” and you need to learn to respect her.

I hope I have provided ample material for you to think as to what is going on in her mind! Go for the kill now!

Have you ever thought about as to what is the difference between those people who have internet at home and those who do not have? Well, let me tell you one very interesting fact…

Those who have internet connection at home are more likely to be in a romantic relationship or have a spouse as compared to the latter ones. This has been proved by a research which has confirmed the same when it comes to adults…

So, in a way, having internet connection at home can boost your love life! And you were cribbing as to why you don’t have a love life! Simply have an internet connection and boost your love life in a major way.

According to Michael J. Rosenfeld who is the man behind this study, it is a fact that excessive use of internet connection can have enigmatical affect on your social life and the time spent online. But at the same time, this is also the fact that being online has helped Americans find their mates too!

Think yourself, isn’t it too common in India also that being online means a majority of teenagers and adults end up hooking with their mates. They tend to know about the habits of their mates and hence start to get attracted towards them! Some even go a step ahead and meet their online partners and end up being into a romantic relationship.

Coming back to the study, it further reveals that almost 82 percent of people who were having Internet in their homes have been into a romantic relationship or have a spouse. And if the same ratio is compared with those who don’t have internet connection, the number falls down to 62.8%.

The study has further revealed that groups like lesbians and gays, who normally find it difficult to find their romantic partners, get ample help from Internet!

Also, it has also been found that Internet has emerged as one of the critical social arenas which is attaining ample amount of importance over the period of time for prospective lovers to meet.

Rosenfeld further said that it has been for the first time since 1940s that Americans are gradually meeting their romantic partners, hence displacing their buddies!

So singles, what are you waiting for? Get online and find your true mate!

The feeling of anxiety, the stress and the state of being in a limbo….very common for those who have ever bid adieu to their loved ones, not knowing whether they would ever see them again! The sensation is so overwhelming that one finds it difficult to even emote. It is the very fear or the pangs of separation which make it tedious to spend those last few hours. Even for those who do not exactly communicate (which many a times is seen between siblings) tends to come to the fore.

When it comes to separating away from our loved ones such as siblings, parents or even from the spouse, it is this final moment when we tend to realize the importance of these people in our lives. The place that they hold brings about the difference in our daily life. They are the reason for our very existence- physically, socially and emotionally. After all, our family was our first institution that we all attended! So, the lessons learnt here are for life.

At the same time, these people also become our habit.  For instance, fighting with siblings is more like a daily chore for some. It might not necessarily be an issue for argument but mere fun to get into arguments with them. The day is simply not complete without having atleast one row. Similarly, having an argument with your mother about selecting the right apparel and so on! The list is endless but then we fail to realize that these are the people who complete our world. More so, that we love them!

It is the bond that we share with our family members which binds us together and it is everlasting. No matter how old one gets and however far or detached we are, the immediate family is the one which we always miss.

Such feelings tend to occur when a certain person walks out to seek something in life. After all, the future has something in store for each and every individual. As the siblings tend to grow older, the relationship tends to change. This is due to the fact that many new relationships are formed over the years. But the bond grows stronger than ever!

On the other hand, time is a key player in all these aspects. As time passes by, a family has to separate. This is how the process of life works…one has to move on! But then how ever far we are; it is the unconditional love, a feeling which can never be expressed in words but keep us together. It can easily be said that of all the emotions, love is the only one which lets the human race survive despite the unbearable and the ghastly behavior that it has succumbed to at times.

Separation pangs are something we all deal with from time to time with each and every phase of our life. Right from us leaving home for school, going to college, setting your own home, letting your kids leave for school and college, see them get married, playing with your grandparents, growing old, being lonely and the process called life goes on. And so, the process was going on and would go on to be so as long as the human race continues to exist!

Love is vital in everyone’s life! But excess of everything is bad! Are you girls aware of the fact that love leads to obesity?

According to one recent study, girls in love tend to gain weight at every moment! I know this is news which can be shocking for many girls out there but that is what is true! The study has been conducted by the University of Queensland and it has been proved that more the content of love is; more would be the rate of obesity in women.

The love which they get from their kids and husband is ample for them to gain weight! It has often been observed that women tend to gain weight after marriage. Why so? The answer perhaps lies in our daily work schedules.

Being single means, some times skipping meals, not taking proper diet and other such facets which lead to loss of weight. But when you are married or with kids, you ensure that everyone is given the apt amount of love and care and therefore, you never skip meals with them. In addition, tastier food sometimes means eating more when you are in love (or on in other words, married or hooked!)

It has been observed that woman getting married in late 20s and 30s tend to gain more weight as compared to single women. Further, if these women have kids, then the weight rises by an average of 9.2 kilograms. No matter they have kids or not, women gain weight after experiencing love in their life.

I hope a majority of girls would agree with me. Single women are much skinnier and toned as compared to the ones who are married. Also, the latter lot has already got insurance that they have the love of their life with them. Hence, they don’t need to take care of how they look and hence, some of them lose interest in maintaining themselves. They eat at any time and interval, hence, gain weight! On the other hand, single women need to take care of their figure and maintain an overall balance between fat and body shape!

So, all you girls in love out there. Either prepare yourself to get obese or start maintaining your body mass ratio.

This piece is not about his runs, his centuries or his partnership – we have millions of articles dedicated on this facet. So let us move above all this! This article is about Rahul – the generous soul whose attitude makes him stand tall above others, this article is about RAHUL SHARAD DRAVID!

Rahul Dravid, the Wall of Indian Cricket team for decades is one man who hates to see a fall! Every single time, this man has risen out of ashes, just like a phoenix and went on to create histories after histories. This selfless man sees the benefit of his team before seeing his advantages. Rather, there is no such word like “personal benefit” in his own dictionary. He may not be a Tendulkar, who is applauded as GOD in the history of world cricket, but what is his fault that he was born in his era? Rahul is the only batsman who has scored more than 10,000 runs in both the formats after Sachin Tendulkar! But this is also true that there cannot be two gods at one time. So, this selfless creature has been given the status of “The Wall” and “Mr. Dependable” and has been kept behind curtains since ages!

Many emerging cricketers can only dream of what Rahul has done for the Indian cricket – fighting so many battles and bringing glory to his country! With his warrior like attitude and amazing approach to the game, he has and will become one of the greatest icons of the world cricket. But if you are one of his CRITICS, this piece of writing would hold no relevance to you and you would keep on ignoring his contributions one after another! You will find fault in his innings where he managed to score just 15 or 20 runs and would babble about his failure to score a century just like a Sachin or a Sehwag, who managed to make centuries in the same match. But what about the matches where his sweat spoke for his achievements? These critics would not utter a single word in his praise when this icon makes a double century or pour his heart out in saving a match on any given day! But these are CRITICS for you! You can’t help but to ignore them!

I know he does not have centuries like Tendulkar, killer-instinct like Ganguly, or strike rate like that of Sehwag, but one thing which makes him superior over others is his selfless, generous and unselfish approach towards his love for this game! And this facet is enough to shut the mouths of all those critics who babble about this icon. In this team, where we have all the politics running in the veins, players fighting to get slots, planning conspiracies for acquiring the position of a captain, we have one such player who thinks above all these aspects – he is Rahul Dravid!

Somewhere in all these years, Rahul never got his due as a player! But can we question about his adherence and devotion for his team. Has he ever refused to bat at any position, which was allotted to him? Has he ever denied keeping wickets at the time when he was struggling with bat? He managed to handle both the responsibilities at the same time, just because Indian team needed to accommodate the position of one extra batsman in the team!

Here is what legendary spin bowler Shane Warne wrote in his anecdote:

“The fortress could also describe Rahul. Because once, Dravid was set, you needed the bowling equivalent of a dozen cannon firing all at once to blast him down.”

But this is Rahul Dravid for you! Lack of acknowledgement never de-motivated him! He has still maintained that selfless approach towards life and his love – Cricket! No matter the selectors pick him or drop him, he will continue making contributions in the Indian cricket with his selfless, yet (intentionally) unnoticed efforts!

I am hoping his lack of runs in this current test series against Sri Lanka does not go against his favor! And I can only call it an irony that legend like Rahul Dravid would now be seen less and less in the coming years! (Good news for his CRITICS, but bad news for all we Rahul Dravid lovers out there). But “Such is Life”!

I often think about the cocktail lovers and imagine about them – Is it the taste, the aroma or the texture of these cocktails which are liked by them or are there some hidden facts linked with these drinks which make these people extreme maniacs? What do you prefer? Champagne or Vodka?

Let me talk about Champagne, which is one of the classiest drinks to be served in cocktail parties! How to serve Champagne with style? You may read the overall procedure in various books and websites meant for Champagne, but it requires a good amount of practice, patience and dexterity to serve Champagne to your mates! Remove the cork with style; cool the wine with the right kind of temperature needed for the same and serving the drink in the apt glasses! These all things make the difference and add feathers (one after the other) in your style!

Some of the best Champagne brands available for Champagne are Alfred Gratien, Billecart-Salmon, Laurent-Perrier, and Pol Roger, to name a few. Try your favorite marque!!!

And here are the ways to tell what kind of Champagne they are (depending upon what is written on the label):

• Brut – Very Dry
• Extra Dry – Slighly Sweet
• Demi-Sec – Extremely Sweet

Let me give you an insight on vodka now! I know for some people weekend is all about enjoying their favorite drink and being with their friends – away from all worries! That is what life is! And this piece is dedicated for them all!

Some people love drinking NEAT while for some MIXOLOGY is the word for them. Some love to mix it with soft drinks while some prefer Red Bull! No Matter what your choice is; Vodka surely remains one of the favorite drinks of the rock stars all over the world!!! Some of the best vodka types are:

Kubanskaya – It is flavored with an essence of lemon and orange peels in it!

Limonnaya – A hint of lemon and sugar is added in it…

Okhotnichya – It has a mix of ginger, cloves and other ingredients like coffee and spices. It depends on individual brands as to which ingredients are added in it.

Pertsovka –Pepper is the essence of this vodka.

The MIXOLOGY is endless!

Some of the best and popular brands are: Grey Goose, Ed Hardy Vodka, Absolut, Belvedere, Iceberg Vodka, and Gordon’s, to name a few.

What is your favorite flavor???