Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels "Gaslighting" is the term used by psychologists that refer to a type of psychological manipulation, where a person (or a group) makes another individual doubt the truth. The targeted individual makes them question their reality, memory, perception, and even their own judgment. Unfortunately, this can happen in any kind of relationship - including those of a couple. Why does this happen? Gaslighting starts due to a variety of reasons. White lies are the most common warning sign, where the other tells a lie to his/her partner to save the relationship or to prevent confrontation and argument. When white lies become a habit, it becomes normal in the relationship. The person doing it may not realize the damaging effects in the long run. The person hearing these lies will believe that there is nothing wrong - when in reality his/her significant other is manipulating him/her. Being caught in the act and still denying the truth about it...
Photo by Diego Rezende from Pexels The word 'intimate' has always been associated with sex and the human genitals - such as 'intimate apparel' that refers to undergarments, or 'intimate wash' that refers to a kind of cleanser dedicated to using it 'down there'. It has been often associated with those topics, that it loses the real meaning of the word 'intimacy' in relationships. Most people assume that being intimate with someone primarily involves sex. Though sexual intercourse plays a big role, being intimate with your partner is more than that. What is Intimacy? Being intimate with your partner means that you are open to letting your partner know you deeper and he/she does the same for you. It involves exposing yourself even your most private angles. It doesn't imply that you have to give your full focus to your partner alone, but it makes an opportunity to achieve personal goals and those outside of the relationship. Experts have alw...
Photo by Pixabay from Pexels Whenever we hear about cheating, it feels like it is a plot of a movie or TV series. From Mexican 'telenovelas', Korean dramas, and even to Hollywood (like Indecent Proposal, starring Demi Moore) - these shows would usually unravel how the characters will discover the affair and how to deal with it. What if it happened in real life? What if you are the protagonist of your own storyline? What should you do if your own boyfriend is cheating on you? Knowing the truth As the popular quote, there are no secrets that can be hidden forever. Once you get suspicions and confirmed that your boyfriend is having a secret affair, the first thing you need to know is how to confront him. Instead of crying or getting angry, know the right questions and how to ask them. Make sure that you are ready to hear whatever he might say. Being unprepared can make the conversation unclear with questions left unanswered. Ask your boyfriend if he is really cheating on y...