Author: ManipalAkka

I HAD a delightful five-plus hours marathon conversation with a friend several days ago. He opened up and shared with me in a way that would surprise most. We have erroneous preconceived opinions about men. We tend to lump them all in one huge, ready to burn pile. We say that they are good for… Continue reading Manipal Akka: Oh Brother!

Standing by your man doesn’t mean trotting behind him or dragging him around on a leash. A little respect for him, and for you, will go a long way. Step 1 Make your life happy Make your life happy and fulfilling without him. Contrary to popular belief, men want women who are fun and fascinating… Continue reading 6 Steps on How To Be A Good Girlfriend

Do you know what is the most common cause of failing relationships today? No, it’s not that men lie. Nor is it that women are too needy. The mythical but book-selling “battle of the sexes” is not to blame either. Men are not from Jupiter and women are not from Saturn. They are both from… Continue reading Men and The Romance of Being Alone

Are you sick of the same New Year‘s resolutions year after year? Tired of making promises to yourself that you cannot keep? They tend to go something like this: 1. Go to the gym three times a week. 2. Stop eating junk food and lose 10 pounds. 3. Stop smoking 4. Be more tidy 5.… Continue reading Manipal Akka: Relationship resolutions for the New Year

Dear Akka, I moved in with my boyfriend after we had known each other for six months. That turned out to be a big mistake. There became a time when we argued more than anything else. I moved back into my place. The problem is that an old girlfriend of his lost her job and… Continue reading His Ex-Girlfriend is making him my Ex-boyfriend