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My Mother-In-Law Denied Me a Wardrobe and How I Gave Her Back…
I walked into my office with my handbag and a small overnight bag slung over my shoulder. My colleague and best pal looked at me disdainfully, “Again you are going tonight? Why? Can’t you spend some me-time on your own on the weekend?” I looked at her sheepishly. It had become a ritual after my …
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5 Ways Harmless Flirting Can Save Your Marriage During This Lockdown
Think back to the time when spending more quality time with your spouse and family was all you ever wanted to do. Now, in the thick of this lockdown, every waking moment is a reminder: be careful what you wish for! The household chores are never-ending – clean, mop, dust, dishes, laundry, cook, repeat. Moreover, …
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When her mother’s interference became too much for me
“‘Aman, a second child would solve all your current marital problems. Don’t waste your time at night. Keep trying and if Swaroop doesn’t conceive, then you should consult a gynaecologist for solutions.’ This was the last blow in our marital life. I walked off from the dining table that day and I told my wife …
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How Destructive Are Indian In-Laws?
Do you know that cliché about how marrying someone means marrying their family? When you’re an Indian woman, that cliché is your life. Your in-laws are just as much a part of your marriage as you are – maybe even more so. Indian women have had to include their in-laws in their marriages for many generations. How has this impacted them?