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‘I went numb looking at my videos online’

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When their long-distance relationship did not work, Tarika decided to break-up with Anand. However, Anand could not handle the rejection. What he did next left Tarika broken. She shares her story with Love Matters India.

Age gap in romance – pass or fail?

Love and relationships
Priyanka Chopra – Nick Jonas, Kareena Kapoor – Saif Ali Khan, Shahid Kapoor – Meera Rajput. Have you placed bets on whether these relationships will last? Well, before you do, hear what science has to say!

How should I convince parents to not take dowry?

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I do not want to take dowry from the family of the girl I am about to marry. How do I explain it to her parents and mine? Sandarbh, 22, Buxar.

For a happy romance, woo your parents!

Love and relationships
Remember Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan –the father-daughter duo in ‘Piku’ or Aamir Khan – the haanikarak bapu to Geeta and Babita in ‘Dangal’? They argue, fight and disagree on almost all the things! Is your equation with your parents also the same? Do they also give you notes on sex education sometime? You may have something to worry. Let’s find out more!

What’s wrong with a little smoking?

Love and relationships
Hi Aunty ji, my friend from school smokes cigarettes and also does nasha (drugs). I tried one time and really liked it. He says nothing will happen and I also like the feeling I get. Do you think it’s alright if I smoked just a bit everyday?

Saksham, 19, Champaran

Just a joke….or sexual harassment?

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Did you know that unwanted sexual comments about your looks, behaviour, or gender count as sexual assault too? Recent Norwegian research looks at the damaging effects of such non-physical sexual harassment on teens.

Little touches a day keeps jealousy away!

Love and relationships
A classmate has been liking all of your boyfriend/girlfriend’s pictures on Facebook. Even though they insists he/she’s just a friend you can’t help but feel jealous. Sound familiar? Love Matters is here to help!

What to do if your partner blackmails you

Love and relationships
‘Change the way you dress up or I will break-up with you’. ‘Call me or I will reveal your sex chats to everyone’. ‘Have sex with me or I will put your nudes online’. If you have been in a similar situation, being blackmailed in a relationship, here is what you can do.