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Freedom of love for all: Is India ready?

Sexual Diversity
As India marks its 72nd year of independence, we asked people if everyone should be free to love who they want and in this regard if homosexual relationships should be allowed legally. Here’s what we heard.

How to have a good breakup?

Love and relationships
Hi Auntyji, I want to break up with my boyfriend of two years as this relationship is not going anywhere. But I do not want to break his heart. How can I go about it? Sanah, 22, Chennai.

On a date: Leave your cell at home

Love and relationships
Who’s that third person between you and your date? Don’t know what we are talking about? Well, you do touch it more than your date. Yes, we are talking about your mobile - the new ‘other’ in all relationships.

I thought making love would prevent our break-up

Love and relationships
*Mehak fell in love with the hottest guy in town! She dreamt of marrying Rahul but for him, she was only girlfriend number 17. Mehak tells Love Matters about everything she did to prevent Rahul from moving on. Did she succeed?

Are you addicted to your partner?

Love and relationships
Do you depend on your partner for almost everything? You think it’s love. Caution: Such relationships can be downright unhealthy and take a toll on your partner. Love Matters brings you the top symptoms of a codependent relationship.

The third gender: Everything you need to know

Sexual Diversity
Male or Female? We have been clicking these boxes forever on sarkaari and not-so-sarkaari forms. But there is now a brand new box that allows people, who do not think of themselves as male or female, to legally say so on all paperwork. Love Matters brings you all the facts on the third gender.

My smart gf makes me insecure - what's your advice?

Relationship problems
Auntyji, my partner is good at everything she does. I feel worthless in front of her. What should I do? I don’t want to break-up. Satinder (26), Ambala.

Beard, stubble or smooth: what’s hotter?

Male body
Hipster beard, movie-star stubble or smooth cheeks? Recent research reveals whether reaching for the razor will help or hinder your sex appeal.