I am getting married in 20 days and I am in Serious Dilemma

This is an inter-religion marriage, and from the start, we have faced challenges in aligning expectations. During the engagement, we asked my fiancĂ©’s mother about their rituals for milni. She mentioned that they usually give gold to 6 to 7 relatives. Since this was beyond our budget, we clearly stated that while we would give … Read more

My Parents Are Forcing For Marriage But I Still Love My Boyfriend

I am in a government job, joined in 2023. The moment I joined, my parents started looking for a suitor. By the end of Dec 2023, my father approached me very cautiously because I have always thrown tantrums whenever anybody talked about my marriage. I have never really wanted to get married. Basically, I asked … Read more

Arranged Marriage Setup Who Can’t Keep a Single Thing Private

I am 28 female, currently looking for an arranged marriage. I recently had a phone conversation with a boy (30) found by the family. The first conversation lasted approximately 25 minutes. Upon asking about expectations from a future partner, he replied that the girl should take care of the family. He lives in Bangalore (shifting … Read more

How My Married Neighbor Asked Me to Marry Her

Listen, you won’t believe this. I had this bizarre experience with my next-door neighbor, a married woman, when I first moved in. I was just a young guy, a 22-year-old aspiring artist, still finding my way in life. She was around 30, married, and insanely cultured, you know? Deep into art and literature – basically, … Read more

My Parents Are Forcing Me to Marry a Guy I’m Not Attracted To

I’m a 26 years old doctor, currently working in a hospital. During my internship, I was in a relationship with another doctor, a consultant specialist. We had a strong crush on each other, and while we connected deeply, we knew marriage wasn’t possible because we come from different castes and states. We decided to date … Read more