Gone are the days when people used to write letters to each other, they met in small cafes for dates, recharged their mobile with SMS pack to send text messages to their loved ones and much more. Well, only an old school romantic like me can relate to this.
It’s all in the past now. With the emergence of social media, the definition of love has changed. It’s more of using WhatsApp to send the first message to your crush, video calling, using Instagram to check out the pictures and much more.
We bring to you some of the pointers that tell us how love is gauged in the time of Social Media.
Likes, Comments, Favorites
The whole game of likes, comments and favorites can lead to insecurity and jealousy. The number of likes and comments on your crush’s post can lead to jealousy which leads to feelings of sadness and irritation. People even upload pictures or update their SM accounts on a daily basis just to draw the attention of their loved ones.
Last seen on Whatsapp
“Why was he up till 3 a.m, who was he talking to”. These questions crop up in the mind when people see their loved ones online for long hours. It gets nastier when someone hides their last seen and it leads to doubts and fights among couples.
PDA on Social Media
Bollywood celebs like Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are known for PDA on social media and giving their followers #CoupleGoals. It is cute but on the other hand, it leads to expectations among couples to indulge in PDA. They think that if they don’t show their love to the world on Social Media, there is no social acceptance.
DP’s on Social Media
Display pictures on social media can change the whole game. If you post a picture with your ‘best friend’, your partner can get jealous or if you hide your DP from someone, you get anxiety issues. People start thinking if their partner is hiding something and then it leads to trust issues.
Love is a beautiful feeling and associating it with such things makes it lose its meaning. So guys, go out, love your partner with no apprehensions and enjoy this beautiful feeling.
It is already the second last day in the Valentine’s Week. Today is dedicated to sharing hugs among the different types of hugs and each one of them have a different meaning?
Well, some hugs are meant for the person you love and trust while some types for your colleagues and not so close friends.
This Hug Day we tell you the meaning of the different hugs:
Bear Hug
A bear hug is a tight and reassuring hugs which is worth a million words. Bear Hug is what people who love each other completely share.
If you share this type of a hug with someone, it means things are pretty serious, and you have deep feelings for them.
Polite Hug
A Polite Hug is one you usually share with an acquaintance or colleague. It’s given sideways, with only a partial upper-body contact.
If you are giving or getting this sort of a hug from your date, it means that there is some distance in the relationship.
One-Way Hug
If you are hugging someone with everything you’ve got, and the other person doesn’t lift an arm to put around you, then you have just received a One-Way Hug.
The lack of reciprocation you just got from the other person means that they’re clearly not as into the relationship as you would like.
Intimate Hug
An intimate hug is a close, full-body embrace, with eye contact. The eye contact makes this type of hug even more special as more than just physical touch.
If you are experiencing hugs like these, it means you really have something special going on.
Buddy Hug
This sideways hug, with your arms over each other’s shoulders or on the waist, suggests a level of comfort and trust that transcends your everyday romance. It means that besides being a couple your guys are also friends.
If you usually sit or walk while sharing this type of hug, it means that your relationship is meant to last.
Back Hug
A Back Hug is another form of an intimate hug and it shows both trust and protection.
If you are receiving a hug like this, it means someone literally has your back. And if you’re giving it to someone, it means you are willing to protect them from anything.
Valentines’ Day is around the corner and we know that the excitement for the same is on a high. If you are single and want to ask a girl or boy to be your GF or BF, or you want to take your relationship to the next step – we are here to help!
Valentine’s Week starts in 2 days and an entire day is dedicated to proposals. Propose Day falls on Feb 8 and is an apt day to take the chance and ask the special one out – for in the spirit of love he/she may actually say yes.
To help you, here are a few unique ideas this Propose Day:
Propose With A T-Shirt:
Want to ask her/him to be your GF/BF but don’t want it to be too over the top? Well, opt for a custom print t-shirt with ‘Will you be my girlfriend/boyfriend’, ‘Will you marry me’, ‘Do you love me’, or some other similar quote under a jacket. When the moment is right, just open the jacket and ask the question.
Propose With Chocolates Or Something Sweet: Everyone loves chocolates. So, why not take the risk and ask the question with chocolates? It’s very simple. Buy some cupcakes or small bite chocolates and in icing of a contrasting colour write what you want on it – it could be one letter per piece or one word on each piece.
Propose With Balloons: This is something you can try if you are asking a girl out. All girls love balloons and this is a cute way to make the day special. Simply blow a balloon and then with a marker write what you want her to be on it. Along with the balloons you can give some flowers or chocolates too.
Surprise Gift Proposal: Is the one you wanna propose busy? Well, a surprise gift proposal is sure to put a smile on their face as well as yours. Just simply send them a bouquet of flowers or a box of their favourite chocolates with a special handwritten note asking them what you want to.
Propose Over Dinner: Arrange a special dinner at home or go out to your special eatery for this proposal to happen. While enjoying your favourite foods and drinks, slip a personalized note with what you want to ask them and when they do read it offer them a morsel of their favourite food.
What idea will you want to follow this Propose Day? Tell us in the Comments below. Also, do share with us some other interesting proposal ideas.
Every year all the people who are in love wait for this day. But if it’s your first Valentine’s with your long time crush and you want it just perfect – we are here to help you.
While you are proposing someone or taking someone out on a date we will give you with some exotic place where you can celebrate your valentine’s day.
Let’s take a look at a few restaurants you can choose from to impress all this Valentine’s Day date.
1. Olive Bar and Kitchen, Khar
USP: Great Valentine’s Day Party, nice music and a treat to match your partner’s foot in a romantic dance.
2. Gostana, Bandra West
USP: Hands down, the best place to relax in peace, enjoy yummy burgers, read together with your favourite book.
3. Pali Village Cafe, Pali Hill
USP: A quiet romantic candlelight dinner with an array of wonderful dishes. The vintage and rustic ambiance is an added plus point.
4. Cafe Mangii, Powai
USP: Guilt-free, yummy pizzas and wine. This particular outlet from the many of the chain, has a beautiful lake facing seats.
5. Bayview, Colaba
USP: The beautiful sea outstretched, Gateway of India view from The Strand Hotel rooftop and cheap alcohol and candle light dinner.
Do let us know what are your plans for this Valentine in the comment section below. For more updates from the world of love stay tuned to the brunette diaries.
Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14 on the Feast of Saint Valentine. Valentine’s Day is recognized as a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance and romantic love around the world. A Little History
In 18th-century England, Valentine’s Day evolved into an occasion where lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards. In Europe, Saint Valentine’s Keys are given to lovers as a romantic symbol and an invitation to unlock the giver’s heart.
Symbols that are used today for Valentine’s Day today include the heart-shaped outline, doves, the figure of the winged Cupid, chocolates, jewelry, and more.
If you are not planning anything big and it’s going to be a more stay at home Valentine, we at The Brunette Diaries are here to help. Make your significant other their favorite food or order in the special and eat the night away with a glass or two of wine. End the evening swaying to amazing romantic music while in each other’s arms.
Wondering where we are coming to help? Well, here are a few romantic English songs that are sure to make you guys not leave each other’s arms.
Perfect by Ed Sheeran
Perfect is perfect for Valentine’s Day because it represents all that it means to be in love. It shows the magic of loving and wanting to grow with your lover – cause ‘I see my future in your eyes’.
Love Story by Taylor Swift
Based on the lines of the evergreen Romeo-Juliet, this ballet of love is all about forbidden love. The journey of the heart set in two different periods is all about hoping you have a happy ending. After all ‘This love is difficult, but it’s real’.
Thinkin’ Out Loud by Ed Sheeran
This is one of the most romantic songs ever written. Our hearts burst every time we hear this Ed Sheeran song. His vocals, the guitar beats and the soulful lyrics are the perfect blends. This song is the perfect way to impress your love after all – ‘Baby your smile’s in my mind and memory’.
Like I’m Gonna Lose You by Meghan Trainor ft. John Legend
This song is about two people who know their love may not last forever. The lyrics and visuals beautifully show them savoring their love for as long as they can. It sweetly conveys a strong message saying ‘I won’t take you for granted’
All of Me by John Legend
‘You’re my end and my beginning’ is the best thing to tell you’re significant other this Valentine’s. And you can do so with this touching song by John Legend. The amazing vocals and lyrics are sure to make your heart melt.
Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars
You can never go wrong with this song on Valentine’s. Bruno Mars goes on about how perfect the girl he loves is and that’s exactly what you love would love to hear as well. And if you say ‘If perfect’s what you’re searching for then just stay the same’ you are sure to get more than just one kiss
Marry Me by Jason Derulo
If you plan on proposing you date this V-Day, keep Jason Derulo’s Marry Me in your playlist. With its hopeless-romantic lyrics, it is sure to make her swoon and say yes. Even if you don’t want to pop the question yet, you can still play this song as it shows what you feel about your relationship and what you have in store for the future – after all ‘You’re the love of my life’.
My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion
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This romantic track by Celine Dion will give you tears but hope that if you really love someone they will never forget you even years later. After all ‘My heart will go on’ with your memories in my heart.
Hero by Enrique Iglesias
Whatever will come between us nothing can separate us cause ‘I will stand by you forever’. This love is not temporary and will surely take your breath away.
Almost is Never Enough by Ariana Grande & Nathan Sykes
This song is pretty different than the others here. The song talks about how close you can come to falling in love and not getting it. It’s about being in that awkward area of what could’ve been and what isn’t. It represents the powerful thing – love, and how special it is. Because try as much as you may, ‘In time our feelings will show’.
There is never a shortcut to pampering your girlfriend. Pampering her can’t be bought with a diamond ring or moving into a new house. Pampering a woman doesn’t come cheap nor is it too expensive. All that you have to do is show the effort you put to make her happy and she will instantly feel pampered. In order to touch her heart you don’t need money, all that is needed is effort. If you think that a modern day woman doesn’t need silly pampering, then my friend, you are mistaken. It’s the simple things in life that matter the most to them. Every woman needs to feel special and taken care of. Keeping that in mind, here are 6 ways how you can pamper your girlfriend.
Give Her A Relaxing Head massage:
Giving your special girl a head massage is one of the most uncommon ways to pamper her, but this is one thing that will hit her soft spot. When she returns home tired from work, offer to give her a head massage using exotic oils. To set the ambience use a lot of scented candles as it gives a soothing and calm vibe. With this beauty therapy, you are hitting two targets with one arrow.
Make A Special Meal:
Women are always considered to be the cooks in the house. For once it’s good to step out of the traditional role and take over the kitchen for her. I know you’ll make her the best dish, after all the best chefs in the world are men! Cook a dish that she used to love as a kid, it will give her a feeling of nostalgia and she will appreciate the fact that you know her likings with food.
Women love high heels and high heels give them sore feet. You cannot talk her out of wearing heels but you can definitely give her a relaxing foot massage when she complains of aching feet. It will make her feel comfortable and also turn her on. It is the best way to improve your intimacy.
A nice warm bubble bath for your girl is something she will really love. If you really want to set the mood play some romantic music, it’s a perfect blend. Don’t forget to wait outside the bathroom with a warm fluffy towel.
Show Her How Much You Love Her:
One thing that most women love is surprises. You could give her surprise hugs and kisses. Don’t know how you do it? If your girlfriend is sitting at the dining table or on the sofa, come up behind her and give her a kiss on the neck or a nice bear hug around her love handles. Women are suckers for such things and if you plan to go the extra mile, half your work will already be done 😉
You can give her gifts but they will please her only if she feels that you have put your heart into it. The gift need not be expensive but it has to be customized to her needs to make it worth anything. For example you can give her a picture collage of all your special moments together. Don’t try to give her things she needs (a treadmill or vacuum cleaner), give her things she wants.
Every girl deserves to be pampered time and time again. Have you pampered your girl lately? What are you waiting for? Go and give her the pampering she deserves.
The popular belief is that all men prefer to date women who look like supermodels, but this isn’t true, right boys? You would always look for a girl who is genuinely nice and normal, wouldn’t you? A word of advice to the guys before you get into a relationship with a girl. Get to know her very well, know what her strengths and weaknesses are. She could be something totally different at first, but the moment you guys start dating, her true colours begin to show. On that thought, here are some types of women that generally men are scared of dating.
The Wacko:
All men fear the Wacko
All men fear her. Not many have dated her because she is pure maniacal crazy. If a man breaks up with the wacko, all hell is gonna break loose. She can change from that sweet lovey dovey girl into a cold blooded maniac just in the blink of an eye. Trust me a wacko is like an escaped mental patient with a deranged mind.
The Gold Digger:
The character Kusum in Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 was a clear gold-digger!
This is a girl who only preys on guys who have a lot of money. She will expect you to take her out shopping almost every weekend to all the fancy designer boutiques. She just waits for the right opportunity to make unnecessary use of your credit card. When she wants to buy something expensive, she will always beat around the bush and wait for you to buy it for her. In her life, everything is money, money, money.
The Insecure One:
This type of girl will scan through all your social media accounts and your phone just to make sure that you don’t have any pictures with girls. If she happens to stumble upon such a picture, then god help you. She will ensure you are not in touch with your ex anymore. If you’re on a date with her, and she notices you even looking at a girl, be rest assured you’re going to spend the remaining evening convincing her that it was just a cursory glance.
The Master:
Have you ever been treated like a slave? Well, this girl has the capabilities of doing it and you’ll be too scared to say anything. She will sweet talk you into holding her shopping bags and if you refuse, be prepared for endless calls to pacify her over the next few days. Whenever she needs to run errands, she’ll call you for a ‘date’ that involves running around the town completing her work. For her, you are a driver, a bell boy and a coolie.
Cheeku in PKP2 was worse – a combination of Insecure and Master!
The Nagger:
This girl can make you go deaf in an instant with her constant nagging and complaining. Boys, think 100 times before you do or say something because if she doesn’t like it then it’s time to buy a packet of cotton balls. Shove them into your ears discreetly to block the noise.
This is the kind of girl who sticks to you like a rash on your body. She won’t give you any space to breathe. She will constantly bombard you with calls at odd hours of the night. The worst part is she will message you late at night asking “What are you doing?” Playing football, duh!
The destroyer is a very dangerous species, even the Hulk calms down in front of her wrath and anger. Even a small disagreement can trigger her rage and she will be unstoppable after that. Trust me guys, it’s a duck and cover situation. Soon, things like laptop, vase and drinking glasses will be flying around the house.
This girl is an absolute mess and is like a magnet that attracts all the problems. Daddy issues, trust issues, control issues, etc are some things that govern her life. It almost seems like there is an emotional buffet and she fills her plate with a little bit of everything that can make her or anyone into a complete lunatic. This girl can go to lengths of ruining your image on social media by saying that you’re impotent just because you received a text from another girl.
So boys, please beware before you start dating any random girl who made you fall in love with her at the first instance. This will help you avoid a bumpy ride in love. All the best 🙂
All women love a guy who has a great personality and a beautiful heart, but at first glance it’s looks that attract. Girls judge guys within a fraction of second on the basis of how they look. While the list of things women like is actually long, different women have different preferences. Here is a list of things that most women find attractive in men!
A well kept beard can go a long way. From making you look dapper while wearing just a pair of denims and a basic t-shirt, to suave in a tux. Most of the women find guys with a beard tend to look mature and hence find it attractive. A good haircut is needed to compliment your beard. As much as women love man buns, messy Hair is a big NO!
2. Smile
Women like men who can smile, it shows that men have the potential to be expressive.
3. Eyes
These “windows to the soul” tell women whether or not a man laughs a lot, whether or not he’s kind or mean. And we all have our own favorite eye colors on the must-have ideal man list.
4. Smell
Men have no idea what a good perfume can do to women. Sport a good cologne and half your work is done.
A lousy walk is such a big turn off. Women like men who walk with poise, who stand with a good body posture. Men who walk with a sense of authority tends to be a big turn on for women.
6. Physique
As much as women like looking at muscular guys, they prefer to be with guys whose body is proportionate to their height.
7. Dressing Sense
First impressions are everything and one of the things women find attractive is a man who can dress well. Guys can look good even in t-shirts, it’s how they carry themselves. They need to know what to wear when. You just need to look clean and comfortable.
8. Voice
Women love men with deeper voices. Research states that when asked to pick men based on just their voice, women chose the guy with a heavier voice as they associate it with strength and authority which they find attractive.
Men aren’t always good at expressing emotions, but if you are alert enough you can pick up these cues from him that suggest he is falling in love with you.
You must be able to pick up cues because he won’t always say it
He sends you text messages for no reason
The more he sends you messages, the more he cares about you. It just goes on to show how love-drunk he is. He may vie for your attention when he sends you mundane messages. Do not ignore them. Take them as a cue that he is falling for you.
He calls you just to hear your voice
He just loves to call you. He cannot resist calling you even if he doesn’t have a reason. He wants to hear your voice. He may call you and maybe not even speak much, but listen to what you have to say!
He texts fewer people
You may figure that he is giving you his sole attention and you may wonder why and how come. Understand that he has sobered down his social interaction because he is beginning to become love struck.
You hear his buddies giving him a hard time of late
You may hear a hint when he talks about how his friends feel he’s been behaving differently. They’re actually making astute observations about subtle behavioural changes that you may not have picked up on.
He sometimes talks rubbish just so that you can ask him what’s wrong
This can be at the later stages of being love struck. He tends to talk rubbish with the expectation that you ask him if everything is alright. He may be seeking attention. No guy says that straight up. Guys are masters of emotion masking.
He will text you just to stay in touch all day
If you see such quirky behaviour in a guy, do not be repulsed and wonder what’s wrong. You are wrong! ‘You’ happened to him. He cannot resist the thought of you and is falling in love.
