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My parents hate any guy I pick – help!

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Auntyji, my parents have a serious problem. They don’t like any guy I date and it leads to many fights. I am really fed up. Please help me! Silky (22), Ghaziabad.

What we find hot in a date…

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How do you judge your date? By their looks, charm or just plain ol’ conversation? We asked a few young Indians this question. Here’s what they had to say…

… And why do you flirt?

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Do you enjoy flirting regularly or are you an occasional flirt? Love Matters asked four young Indians about their flirting experiences. Read their responses…

Does my flirty colleague want sex?

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There’s a girl at work who flirts with me. Does that mean she wants to have sex with me? I am confused. What should I do? I don’t want to miss the opportunity! Chetan (25), Delhi.

How do I get talking with girls?

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Auntyji, it’s not that I want to flirt with every girl around, but there are some occasions when you find somebody attractive and you want to initiate talk with her. That’s my problem – I can’t initiate. I have no bad intentions either. Sameer, New Delhi

Flirting: do's and don'ts

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Flirting – some of us are born with the perfect skill set while others have to work hard to get there. Believe it or not, flirting can be learned. In fact, you can get better at it with practice. So if you’re wondering how to flirt, just get out there and experiment! This edition of Do’s and Don’ts offers you tips to get started.

Mixed signals: sex or just friends?

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Does the girl or guy you’re crushing on just want to be friends? Or will the two of you end up having sex? New research provides clues on why decoding their signals can be so tough.

Is Tinder all about casual sex?

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Tinder has become an easy and convenient way for people to have flings. Love Matters was lucky to get an insight into a Tinder date. Read on…