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Amrita Sharma
Amrita Sharma is author of the book “What Did I Ever See in Him” published by Penguin
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Two to Tango: Is your partner’s mood affecting your well-being?Subscriber Only
November 17, 2016 13:39 IST
Counsellors say contagious nature of moods often influences the relationship between the couples.
Thu, Nov 17, 2016
Two to Tango: When couples change after marriageSubscriber Only
August 29, 2016 00:46 IST
Married people expect their partners to support them the way the did during the courtship, failing which leads to hurt feelings and a sense of betrayal, say experts.
Mon, Aug 29, 2016
Two to Tango: When couples take their partner’s work lightlySubscriber Only
August 08, 2016 20:12 IST
When both couples are adding to the income and sharing the financial burden, it’s only fair that both partners understand and respect one another’s professions and its commitments.
Mon, Aug 08, 2016
Two to Tango: When the disconnect becomes too much between a coupleSubscriber Only
July 11, 2016 17:29 IST
Willingness to work on issues bringing disconnection between the couples may help avoid unnecessary tension stemming from miscommunication and misunderstanding.
Mon, Jul 11, 2016
Two to Tango: When couples expect partners to read their mindSubscriber Only
June 28, 2016 16:14 IST
When resentments start building up, it's best for couples to talk about it and say it out loud to the partner before the anger spills over.
Tue, Jun 28, 2016
Two to Tango: When your partner is not your ideal travel companionSubscriber Only
May 31, 2016 19:39 IST
A trip with a reluctant, sulking and complaining partner does not make for a great travel. So, what to do?
Tue, May 31, 2016
Two to Tango: When differences between a couple lead to a fightSubscriber Only
May 15, 2016 19:15 IST
When a couple has differing interests, the solution often depends on how much the couple wants to save their relationship.
Sun, May 15, 2016
Two to Tango: Here’s how to live with a hypochondriac partnerSubscriber Only
April 25, 2016 14:17 IST
Living with a hypochondriac can be highly stressful for the other partner, who has to play along and bear all the whining with a grin.
Mon, Apr 25, 2016
Two to Tango: When couples don’t agree on sports (yes, it’s not just fun and games)Subscriber Only
April 18, 2016 19:52 IST
The issue of sports is so sensitive for some couples that there are times it ends up jeopardising their marriage.
Mon, Apr 18, 2016
Two to Tango: When anniversaries become a sore pointSubscriber Only
April 11, 2016 16:53 IST
When couples turn the occasion of anniversaries into point-scoring platforms or for blame-game, then there is something wrong with the marriage.
Mon, Apr 11, 2016
Two to Tango: In an inter-faith marriage, how do you deal with religion?Subscriber Only
March 29, 2016 14:01 IST
Counsellors also say that even though couples may think it too far in the future, it’s imperative to discuss how they want to bring up their kids and what faith would they want the kids to follow.
Tue, Mar 29, 2016
Two to Tango: Should a couple take occasional breaks from each other?Subscriber Only
March 21, 2016 16:19 IST
Therapists say that when a couple is facing problems dealing with a particular situation, and being together does not help, then a break is not only desirable but necessary.
Mon, Mar 21, 2016
Two to Tango: When you put your friends before your partnerSubscriber Only
March 14, 2016 16:28 IST
We are often not aware about when we started to let other things and people take precedence over our partners.
Mon, Mar 14, 2016
Two to Tango: What happens when women treat partners as girlfriendsSubscriber Only
March 10, 2016 18:24 IST
Experts say that men have a different way of dealing with "feelings" and have different capacity for retention of emotional details as compared to women.
Thu, Mar 10, 2016
Two to Tango: When pets become an issue between couplesSubscriber Only
March 01, 2016 13:36 IST
Experts say that issues which on the surface may seem really trivial sometimes get blown out of proportion.
Tue, Mar 01, 2016
Two to Tango: When couples need to get back to ‘being polite’Subscriber Only
February 15, 2016 17:56 IST
While it's fine to say whatever you want just because you are in a relationship, it's good to remember that words once spoken cannot be taken back.
Mon, Feb 15, 2016
When couples face marital indigestionSubscriber Only
February 02, 2016 13:31 IST
The issue of food can lead to marital indigestion with the differences over food not going down well with either one partner or both.
Tue, Feb 02, 2016
Two to Tango: When couples start living parallel livesSubscriber Only
January 25, 2016 09:00 IST
When couples first start adjusting their lives due to their individual priorities and needs, they start drifting apart.
Mon, Jan 25, 2016
Two to Tango: When kids cause marital differencesSubscriber Only
January 18, 2016 15:56 IST
Sometimes, a strong relationship starts feeling the strain when the couples have differences over how to deal with the kids.
Mon, Jan 18, 2016
Two to Tango: How you take care of your in-laws can have a huge impact on your relationshipSubscriber Only
January 11, 2016 16:52 IST
Basic understanding, an acknowledgement and appreciation of what your partner is doing for your parents, can go a long way in changing the equation between the partners.
Mon, Jan 11, 2016
How blame-game between partners can ruin their relationshipSubscriber Only
December 15, 2015 18:08 IST
Experts say when it comes to putting the blame, one almost always find it easier and convenient to make the other the scapegoat.
Tue, Dec 15, 2015
When partners get too comfortable to compliment, it starts creating a riftSubscriber Only
November 30, 2015 20:18 IST
Experts say that sometimes when couples feel too comfortable with one another, they lose sight of the fact that one needs a certain amount of attention to feel significant to the other.
Fri, Dec 25, 2015
I can’t thow that away! Do you or your partner have a hoarding problem?Subscriber Only
November 23, 2015 18:03 IST
Hoarding is a problem and living with a hoarder an even bigger problem, because one has no idea how to deal with it. But with a bit of understanding and cooperation, things can fall into place.
Mon, Nov 23, 2015
Show time — Who controls the TV remote, and its impact on your relationshipSubscriber Only
November 19, 2015 14:46 IST
Controlling the television remote is as integral a part of couple dynamics as having a conversation.
Thu, Nov 19, 2015
When physical appearances takes a toll on your relationshipSubscriber Only
November 09, 2015 17:23 IST
Experts feel that while appearances should not be neglected or taken for granted, they should not be made the bone of contention between partners.
Mon, Nov 09, 2015
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