Singles Edition

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Ishita Bama 

• When someone doesn’t see your value, it doesn’t mean that you are not of value. It doesn’t take away ANY of your value. It just means that that person cannot see you for who you need to be seen as. They may never see it, no matter how much amazing value you try to show. You wouldn’t give a perfectly cooked steak to a vegan. They wouldn’t value or enjoy it in the way it should be no matter how many veggies it is covered in! Find someone who will enjoy the steak for what it is and see its value. 

Sunil Sankaramanchi 

• I’d say really to have a heart to heart with yourself about what trauma you wouldn’t want to carry over to your children. Get the therapy you need to love yourself first before you go looking for someone. You lose the moment you let someone else control whether or not you’re happy every day. 

Shweta Hebbalkar 

• If you have to make a pros and cons list then you should get out of the relationship. Or if there is any doubt about if he is good for me then just remember that guy is not for you

Garima Totlani 

1. Know what you want; what your non-negotiables are
2. Never underestimate the importance of communication. Your partner is not a mind reader!
3.  Assume good intent
4.  Always act on your values and principles, and don’t compromise them for one of the most important relationships of your life
5.  Go out of your way to make sure your partner feels special, heard, and valued

Neha Bali 

• Don’t lose your sense of self.

Richa Bhatia 

• I think the best advice I can give is to learn how to be independent and comfortable first. Become the most confident version of yourself, knowing that you don’t need anyone. And I know it sounds counterintuitive but I say that’s my best piece of advice because once you rely only on yourself and are okay with being alone when someone comes into your life you won’t have a toxic dependency or attachment and the other person will be less likely to impact your mental health and life negatively but rather they’ll add something positive because you’re choosing to have them in your life to supplement it not because you feel it’s necessary. It’s an active choice you’ll be able to make and you’ll be able to pick a partner who adds value to your life rather, because you’re more self-aware, rather than leave you a mess during and maybe after the relationship. 

Faizan Mehmood 

• My top one is easily summed up in 4 words: honest and open communication. 

Manizeh

• Your love for another should never surpass your love for yourself. I think that’s one that I have learned over the years and hold stronger for myself now! 

Wendy

• Everyone comes with their own sets of values, ways of being, intelligence, healing. Being in a relationship puts people head to head with these and it takes active communication to make it work. Listening not to respond but to actually understand. 

Mohammad A.

Singles are going to have good relationships if:

1. They accept the partner as to how they are “there’s no asking for personality changes”
2. They are flexible in their relationship, so they expect the partner to be one day in a bad mood.
3.  Before they get together, they must share their background, lifestyle, etc. in order to make sure the partner is the appropriate person.
4. Loyalty
5. Respect each other opinions

Samiha Islam

• Have separate hobbies 
• Have both your own friends and mutual friends 
• ​​Have alone time 

Gobind Sethi

• The main advice I can give is that a relationship goes both ways. Obviously don’t expect things in return when you’re doing something for someone you love. However, if the other person is not making you happy or improving your life in any way, then you have to question if it’s really worth spending time with that person. Basically, sometimes it helps to think of other priorities and people in your life to get some perspective. So don’t go out of your way for that significant other and push other priorities/friends away if they aren’t giving you any effort in return. Of course, it’s not as simple as that as you might be supporting someone who is going through something and needs time to grow, but yea if it becomes a repeated pattern, then it’s something to consider. 

Dhanu Prathap

• Be committed to your intention/why you want to date or be in a relationship. Your commitment towards yourself sets the precedence for any relationship in your life. 
• Going along with that, I also advise you to take yourself out on dates whether you’re in a relationship or single. 

Kishan Trivedi

• To not get relationship advice from anyone. Just hang in there and don’t screw up.

Shirsha Basu

• It’s really important to establish boundaries that are important to you, and make sure they are respected.

Alina Biju

• The best relationship advice that I could give out to anyone is to be understanding, especially when things get tough. Not toxic terms like “compromise” or “sacrifice.”
• I would say love comes only second to respect and being understanding. 

Hyder Ali Aidoruus

• Respect each other’s interests and give freedom to the other to do what makes him/her happy and find happiness in that.

Devanshi Thakker

• Hey! Yes, my advice would be to not lose yourself in the process of loving someone else. It’s very easy to put someone before you when you’re head over heels about them. But no matter what, you should be your first priority

Shivani Patel

• The best piece of advice i can give is never settling for less than what you deserve.

Wardah Khan 

• I honestly don’t really have any specific advice. I just think it’s important for a person, single or in a relationship to focus on the things that really mean something to them. Work towards goals, be kind, and see where life takes you. We can’t be focused on what others do in life. We have what it takes to do great things if we just get out of our heads and live life to the fullest.

Leena Jay 

• Put your all in a relationship but don’t lose yourself in a relationship

Rushabh Parikh

• My best advice. Make sure the effort you put in is reciprocated. Your happiness matters too. 

Kai A.

• My advice: You are allowed to feel whatever your feel, but don’t start a conversation about it at the moment. Wait so that you can cool off and talk about problems maturely between each other. Be open to whatever the result is, but also know your own worth. 

Satinder B.

• Don’t get into a relationship just because you feel alone or for the sake of it.

Faraz Khwaja

• In my opinion, the best way to be in the right relationship is to stop worrying about it and focus on yourself🐥

Sunit Mayall

• Relationships are a two-way street. Understand the skillset each of you brings to the table and help each other reach your full potential. 

Veena Vijayan

• Never ever lie to your partner whatever the situation may be.

Jaza Samuel

• Best relationship advice – Alignment on perspectives and outlooks about global issues. The way I look at the world influences my everyday actions, reactions,  thinking, communication, and comprehension. To have someone who can empathize with that thought process over time will dictate the consistency and potency of any personal relationship. 

Neel Brahme 

• Be honest with each other, but it’s just as important to be honest with yourself, make sure you’re aware of your needs, your fears, and your goals because, in order to make the other person happy, you need to ensure you’re happy.

Saumya Sharma

• Your first love is yourself, so don’t forget to take care of your mental health and yourself in general, regardless of your relationship status!