Reality bites in relationships
Deccan ChronicleHave you ever felt the pressure of doing everything right in a relationship? The world has changed and now I believe the biggest gift you can give your girlfriend is a relationship based on understanding and not the norms set by movies, they’re only good for entertainment.” Sowmya Raj an assistant professor at a famous institution in the city says nowadays there is equal responsibilities in a relationship because most of them come from broken families. So the common notion that the guy should pamper the girl is long gone.” Sexual intercourse in a relationship is also one thing that most couples have had problems with, because the term is a taboo in our society and once you have the option to perform the act there is often too much tension. Making love is just a passionate phenomenon that helps in the propagation of the human species and must be a peaceful journey.” Sociologist and relationships expert Sangeetha Amarnath explains the psyche of young couples today. She says, “We now live in an era where young couples are focusing on individual growth and wish to be in a relationship only for the emotional support and there is no scope for fantasy.