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Dumped after one-night stand - help me get over it!

Making Love
Q: Dear Auntyji, last week I had a one-night stand and the boy doesn’t want to stay in touch. I now feel unattractive and worthless. I feel as though I am not wanted any more. It's terrible. How can I get over this depression? Sanjana, Pune

So charming, so sexist

Meeting someone
Should a man hold the door open for a woman? A man who does is just showing he cares, right? Though these gestures seem pretty positive on the surface, if you look deeper they can mean inequality in the relationship, say researchers.

Playing hard-to-get: does it work?

Meeting someone
Treat them mean, keep them keen: it’s the stuff of old proverbs and dodgy dating advice. ‘Don’t call someone till three days after a date,’ is a popular idea. But ‘playing hard-to-get’ is an evolutionary strategy too, a recent study found.

Asking someone out: do's and don'ts

Meeting someone
You fancy that girl or boy and you’ve got positive vibes from them. Now comes the next big step – asking them out. This can be tricky. What should you say? What shouldn’t you say? What are the golden rules to obey? Read on to find out.

Flirting: top five facts

Meeting someone
Flirting comes naturally to some, but for many of us it feels strange and scary to let someone else know we're interested in them. Don't worry though – we have some tips and facts to help you have some flirting fun in our Top Five Facts number 13.

Dating don’ts for guys: hot tips from single girls

Meeting someone
Want to know how not to woo a woman? Ask the experts: single girls. Five single women, five top tips on what not to do when you’re trying to impress them on a date – from putting on an act and trying too hard to getting too steamy too soon.

'I am 28 and have never had sex'

Virginity
Shekhar is 28 and still a virgin. He has had many girlfriends and flings yet he has not had the courage to have sex. What is the reason and most importantly- what is his plan? Read this interesting chat he had with Love Matters India.

First date: do’s and don'ts

Meeting someone
A first date is special but also nerve-racking - how do you make it the perfect night to remember? It’s so exciting yet gives you butterflies in the tummy! Where should you go, what should you wear, what should you say, what should you avoid saying... Phew!