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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 29, 2026
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My wife and I are both 45, and we have a 10-year-old daughter. We are financially comfortable and, from a practical point of view, we could afford to have a second child. Sometimes we feel that our daughter would love having a sibling, and the thought of expanding our family is exciting. We also feel that having another child could bring a different kind of happiness and experience into our lives. At the same time, we have been a family of three for the last 10 years and have become comfortable with our routine and lifestyle. Starting again with a newborn at this stage of our lives feels like a huge responsibility. We worry about whether we have the same energy, patience and emotional readiness that we had when we became parents the first time. There is also the reality that we would be much older when the child reaches important stages of life. We find ourselves going back and forth between wanting another child and wondering whether we are simply feeling that our daughter should have a sibling. We don’t want to make such a life-changing decision out of guilt, social expectations or fear of future regret. How can we honestly assess whether we genuinely want another child, or whether we are just attracted to the idea of giving our daughter a sibling?
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
It is wonderful that you want to give your child the joy of having a sibling. But, as you mentioned, there are things to consider before making up your mind and you are already assessing them beautifully. Here are few things you should ask yourselves:
1. If our daughter is perfectly happy being a single child, do we still want a kid?
2. Are we ready to raise a newborn once again? It involves sleep deprivation, lot less freedom and a long-term responsibility.
3. What if our daughter does not get close to her sibling, as we are hoping?
4. Are we both equally willing?
5. How does having another baby right now impact our healthy, especially the mother's?

These are very important questions here. If you get clarity on these, you will know exactly what is the right choice.

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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 25, 2026
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Hi, I have been living in posh sector of NOIDA for 36 years with my family including my wife, daughter, son and my parents in a nice huge house of around 12 bed rooms. Three bed room set we have rented out. Now my kids have started working and due to their job profile, are not living with us. Me and my wife live separately in the same house although my kids have their rooms with my parents. Now only we four i.e. parents , me and my wife live in the huge house. My wife purchase a new 2 BHK flat nearby and wants me to move out with her. How can I leave my parents, who are in their 80's now, with whom I have been living for last 57 years since my birth. Neither can I let my wife live all alone. Kindly suggest.
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Obviously the current house is too large for just the 4 of you and it only makes sense that you all move into a smaller set up together...any reason why your wife wants to live separately after so many years? It would be worth your time to actually figure out what's happening; it's possible that she's also growing tired of caring for a house and aged in-laws...
Woman that age when their kids step out like a bit of freedom and space from the regular responsibilities...have an honest conversation with her and most importantly be ready to listen to what she has to say...It will help you straighten the situation that you are currently in!

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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Sep 18, 2026

Asked by Anonymous - Sep 03, 2026
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My parents are being unreasonable after my marriage. They are 56 and 63 but they behave like kids. After marriage, for every festival, my parents expect me to come home and spend time with them. If I celebrate a festival with my husband or his family, they become upset and accuse me of forgetting my own parents after marriage. They also expect me to visit them frequently and feel hurt if I cannot meet their expectations. I understand that they miss me and that it may be difficult for them to accept the changes that come after a daughter's marriage. However, I now have my own home, husband and responsibilities too. I am pregnant and now the fight is between who does what and where I will stay after my pregnancy. Whenever I try to explain this to them, they become emotional and say that I have changed since getting married. I love my parents and don't want to hurt them, but I also don't want to feel guilty every time I make plans with my husband or his family. What should I do? Please help.
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
A few parents forget that when their children marry, they will go ahead and set up their own families...as they forget this, they also forget that by issuing pressing demands they have somewhere started to emotionally drain their children...
Spending time with them cannot become a demand and in your case you are being guilt tripped and made to choose between them and your family...

- mark your boundaries clearly; show them love by spending time with them when you can...it means that you may have to rework the way things have been up until now!
- if on a call with them, stick to talks that is casual and one that does not give them a chance to complain...keep the calls short
- visit them on a day that you have pre-decided (maybe once/twice a month on a particular day in case you are in the same city/town)
- if they are in another city/town, try to go around one festive time so that they also feel wanted and loved
- stop explaining why you need to go to your in-laws home; do you need to explain why you are visiting your parents to anyone; no, right?

Ultimately this is almost like setting new boundaries that will be uncomfortable BUT necessary in the long run.
You need some peace of mind t=during your pregnancy and emotions must enable you rather than drain you. Take the help of your husband in case you need him to draw these boundaries as your parents may not start to question him...take charge of this NOW...

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Hi, I am 58 Yr old Male with 29 yrs into arranged marriage. I have 2 daughters. I am being treated like a stranger in my own house. My wife does not give respect, no value, no love and affection care. Always negatives talking about me for everything. Not listen to any thing regarding family or personal matters. I am not earning much. I am doing my best doing business services. For everything I need basic amount to manage my business until it develops. There is no support for this from my family. Instead of supporting and motivating me, She is always negative about me. She knows I am not earning enough and unable to meet major transactions. She has come from a wealthy family were as I am not. She has helped in providing financial support many times. Now past 3-4 yrs, her behavior has changed. She taunts and blames me for she providing the financial support. Whatever she has provided is always used for family. she knows that. I am unable to focus on my business development. She's gives negative feedback about me to my daughters and they also behave same with me, Instead of supporting and motivating me. There is no intimacy or sex past 1 year. Hardly 1 once in a month earlier, after I force (make positive effort) her lovingly. I love her very much. But this is making me lose that love & affection on her. In our 29 yrs of marriage, she never initiated intimacy, love. Always I been doing it. She never shows interest in getting physical right from 1st day. She has not kissed me even once or hugged me voluntarily in these 29 yrs. I initiate everything. I am romantic. She is not. She gives one or the other reason and avoids. She avoids kissing. She never liked gifts i bought for her. I want her to wear different dresses, but she rejects. Though we sleep on same bed, she just sleeps off. When i go to her, either she pushes or says she has to wake up early sleep now. Even with so many days gap, when I initiate intimacy after 1-3 months, but she taunts saying I only want that from her. I have been hugging, kissing and showing love, affection care on her right from the 1st day of marriage. The same thing is missing from her. I have tried many times talking to her in polite way, trying to woo her, but of no use. I have approached many times we can have one on one talk and sort out any issues she has with me, but she avoids coming into talking terms. I have tried to talk saying lets understand whats going wrong. If I start generally talking, she starts arguing, negative talking and avoids the main discussion that forces me to shut my mouth. when we go out on a 2-3 day trip, she enjoys outing seeing places, food & sleep. Doesn't behave romantically, lovingly. It's just like same as at home. Even I know I am not earning much and trying best to do well. She always keep telling about her money and financial support and her parental house with arrogance & attitude. She has been good with her parental side, but not my side. I believe both husband and wife should take care of family together irrespective of who is more financially strong. Just because I am not earning well, this type of treatment I don't understand. If it was recent few yrs I can understand. But right from day one I have been facing this. Now I've stopped talking much and in silence going through loneliness.
Ans: Dear Prashanth,
I understand that it has been quite difficult for you. After 29 yrs, feeling unwanted, unsupported and criticized can leave anyone extremely lonely. Your problem sounds a lot bigger than just lack of intimacy. There are long-standing communication issues, and both emotional and financial issues. This cannot be solved with romance alone. The better step is to stop pursuing intimacy for now, since your partner is uninterested, and instead focus on having a structured conversation, such as, "Are you willing to work on this marriage, to make it better?" If she refuses to discuss these things with you, I suggest seeing a marriage counsellor; it will be an impartial party looking into the matter, without supporting one over another.

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Asked by Anonymous - Jul 31, 2026
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Hi Madam, I am from Jaipur. My daughter is married in well off joint family having a baby of 2 years. My daughter is facing the following problem/s. 1. In their family, she has mother-in-law, her two sons (daughter is married to the elder son), the other son is also married with a working wife. My daughter is also working in a reputed multinational company. 2. We have raised our daughter with good values viz. always respect elders whether or not they reciprocate with love, keep good relations with all (elders and younger), to take care of home. 3. The problem is her mother-in-law is totally in favour of her younger daughter-in-law as she is from their caste. She gives more importance to the younger bahu than my daughter. No matter how much my daughter does for her mom-in-law and others in the family, she always finds fault with her. On the other hand, the younger daughter-in-law is very clever and shrewd and finds ways to butter mother-in-law and the sister-in-law (who is also married having 2 children, living separately). She does very less household work and still manages to get praise from all because of her shrewdness. My daughter doesn’t like doing buttering, lip-service. 4. My daughter is therefore continuously facing physical and mental stress due to all this. She shares her sufferings with me and I try to console her and advise her to tactfully handle situations as they arrive. Don’t take too much stress but I understand her situation. 5. My son-in-law though loves his wife but care more for his ageing mother and therefore doesn’t confront his mother, his bhabhi or his younger brother (who is also totally in favour of his wife i.e. younger daughter-in-law). He supports my daughter in private but doesn’t confront his mother whenever my daughter complains about her, saying mom might feel hurt. 6. The biggest problem is due to all this; my daughter is in great stress. Sometimes unable to cope with extreme situations surrounding her. She keeps sharing her thoughts and problems with me and I give her advice according to best my knowledge and experience. I request for your expert advice on what action should we take so that my daughter can lead a normal, dignified life. Thanks.
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
It's almost impossible to change people BUT the way we respond to them is the only safe bet...

If your son-in-law openly supports your daughter, you know what it will do to the family; fights, arguments and if there's a rift your daughter will be blamed for it
If the only way is a joint family, then the way to approach this is quite straightforward and it's even better as your daughter is working, so very little time for interactions at home. Now, if your daughter chooses to be bothered by who's the better daughter-in-law and who does more work and who gets the praise, she's going to be stuck in this loop and there's no end to it.
Yes, I will ask her to ignore, do only what she can, not waiting for anyone to notice...seeing this change in behavior will definitely cause the family to notice it and who knows things may change.
If marriage only meant that one's efforts must be noticed and especially in a joint family, that is almost an impossibility as someone or the other is going to be unhappy with the efforts. Is your daughter going to chase this or is going to life her life?
As I mentioned earlier, trying to change someone will only end up in fights and if your daughter and her husband are ready for what will follow, then that's a choice that they need to make which is also fine.

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Asked by Anonymous - May 13, 2026
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My BF acts weird in front of others. But when we are at home, he is emotionally dependent on me. I noticed that he doesn't like taking pictures or talking to me much when we are with his friends. I thought he doesn't enjoy PDA, but something feels wrong. When we are together on the phone, he needs my attention, emotional support and reassurance. He shares all his stress, career worries and personal insecurities with me. But when we go on a date, or in public, especially around his male friends or coworkers, he behaves like I barely matter. Sometimes he will walk ahead of me, ignore me in a conversation and tell me to make friends with others. He acts very casual, like we are 'just friends.' Actually, we have been dating for 8 months so I am confused. I tried asking him and he said I am overthinking it. He feels there is nothing unusual or weird about not behaving like a ideal couple. But what is the harm in holding hands or looking at each other affectionately, even if we are not a married couple?
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
It's possible that your partner is a private person and he might be shy about PDA. But the real issue here is the difference in how he treats you in public and in private. It is understandable that you are feeling confused. Your partner needs to understand that holding hands is not just about showing affection but it also gives you a sense of security in the relationship. Express your feelings clearly; let him know that you want to be acknowledged as partner even when you are in public, and that's completely normal. If he continues to dismiss your feelings, even if it is truly overthinking, the issue will require a deeper conversation. A healthy relationship will always make you feel value, whether it is in private or with a room full of hundred people.

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Asked by Anonymous - May 21, 2026
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I'm dating a married man on a dating website. Initially we met as friends, and within a year, he opened up about troubles in his marriage. I was shocked that he was married and I disconnected with him. We didn't speak to each other for three years while his divorce was going on. But we recently bumped into each other and discovered we were still interested in each other. He is genuinely sweet and takes good care of me when we are together. There is a warmth about him without being demanding, which I like about him. He is still not divorced because his wife wants 3/4th of his current and ancestral property. They don't even have kids so he is resisting. They were married for 2 years and according to him, they were not compatible and she was only interested in his money, so he chose to separate. I know divorce cases can be ugly, but I don't know how to support him? I really love him. But reality is I am 43, single and he is 47, yet to be divorced. What are my chances to find genuine love again? Should I wait and support him or accept the reality that our time is not now?
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Ask most women who date men who are going through a divorce and they will have tales to tell you on how:
- it creates insecurities, doubts and high levels of anxiety
- you never get chosen as he is fighting a battle outside
- it leads you to keep vacillating between 'should i be with him or leave him'?

It's one thing being in love, it's totally something else to act on that emotion. If any emotion leads you to anxiety and insecurities, either wait for the clouds to clear and the wind to blow gently your way OR accept this fully...So, if you wish to support him, know what you are getting into especially if you are envisioning a future with him soon. You have no clue how long it's going to take for his divorce to fall through and if he wants to be married again.
Know what you want and what this relationship can offer you and then make a wise choice.

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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 29, 2026
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My parents are looking for grooms who are 10 years elder to me. I don't connect with the person at all. How to convince parents I am not interested in marrying a random stranger simply because he is well settled, has a good job and parents. I am 24, I want to work, travel, have my own experiences. my parents dont want me to date anyone, just get married. How is this fair? Am I asking something wrong?
Ans: First breathe and smile

Unsure the kind of relationship you share with parents.
Unsure if you are ready to get married now or later.

If you share a healthy realtionship with your parents let them know
- that while they are searching, you are open to meeting men but not ready to get married for another 2 years as you are looking to work all your life and wish to focus on building a strong foundation in terms of your career, so when you get married you can then focus on building a relationship vs juggling both if you marry now.

- work on your early filters and share it with your parents as they search for a boy - this may help - https://andwemet.com/blog/must-haves-vs-non-negotiables-dating-after-28explained-i-andwemet

- dont fight your parents, because the more you push the less they will listen - tell them to search in the age group you want them to be. As for those 34 - you meet them (it's sad but nothing can be done about it) and decline them if the age does not work for you.

Now something else

1) Keep in mind the man will not share his finances 'as expected by the society' even if he marries you and makes way more than you. Money is a sensitive matter and it is fair if he does not share it with you, you are marrying him and not a financial liability - however things change in 2-3 years once trust is built. A request please do not say a yes just because he makes 3 or 4 times more than you and if you do keep this point in mind.

2) Meet the men with an OPEN mind and text less, meet more, observe more - meet 7-8 times over an activity, for eg: a board game, meet his friends, introduce him to your friends etc

3) Keep in mind a healthy marriage will allow you to work, travel, have your own experiences :)

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Asked by Anonymous - May 20, 2026
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My boyfriend sometimes says things that really upset me, and I end up getting angry very quickly. For example, he may make a casual joke about my cooking or cleaning habits. He will sometimes compare me to someone else, or say something sarcastic in front of his friends. I am not prepared so it instantly triggers me. Even small or silly comments like 'you are just lazy' or ignoring something I told and reminded him weeks ago can make me lose my temper and react strongly. This is starting to affect our relationship and daily communication. I want to know how to deal with my anger issues, so there are less misunderstandings in love. How can I respond in a calmer way?
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
First of all, it's great that you have identified the flaw in yourself and trying to rectify it. Now, the instances you shared sound like legit reasons to have a reaction but how you show it makes all the difference. Instead of shouting or picking a fight, as soon as you feel yourself getting angry, remove yourself from the situation for a while. For instance, if your partner is making a joke which doesn't sit right with you, just leave the room for a moment till your anger fades and you can think rationally whether the situation truly demanded that reaction. If you feel, yes, he was out of line, take your time and calm down first and then have an open conversation with him about how his jokes or comments make you upset. You are not the only one in the wrong here. Trust me, a calm conversation can sort out 90% of the daily problems we face.

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Asked by Anonymous - May 11, 2026
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My wife is very active socially and often gets appreciation or small awards at different events and functions. Whenever something good happens, she gets genuinely excited and always makes an effort to share that happiness with her family. She never goes empty-handed - she'll take sweets or snacks for everyone, happily explain what happened at the event, who appreciated her work, and all the small details with excitement. But what I've observed is that her family - especially her brothers and elder sister - mostly just listen quietly, eat the sweets, and move on. They don't really ask questions, show curiosity, appreciate her efforts, or even casually discuss it later. There's no excitement, no proud reaction, not even simple comments like 'well done' or 'how did it happen?' Sometimes it feels emotionally very flat from their side. I personally feel bad seeing this because my wife genuinely values family support and always includes them in her happy moments. I can't understand whether this is just their nature, jealousy, emotional reserve, or simply the way some families behave without openly expressing appreciation. How should someone deal with this kind of silent response from close family members?
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Why are you jumping to her defense? Did your wife mention that she is bothered by it? Each person and their family dynamics are unique...maybe you come from a family where everyone is very expressive and her side of the family are muted about sharing.
To each his/her own; if you start looking at it through a magnifying lens, it's always going to look alarmingly insane.
Unless your wife feels bad about it, let it be and let it go...
If she does mention that she wants to do something about it, step into it and suggest that she clearly mentions to her family how she feels and what she would like as a response from them instead.
Life gets easier to sail through once we learn to accept people for who they are rather than expect them to turn the world over and change which anyway isn't going to happen, yeah?

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Asked by Anonymous - May 20, 2026
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Hi health expert, I have been struggling with severe health anxiety for many years now. I am currently in my mid-40s and I think this started after a traumatic experience around 10–12 years ago. We had gone on a family vacation and shortly after returning my uncle fell seriously ill. After diagnosis we found out he had advanced stage cancer and we lost him within a few months. The shock of that experience affected me deeply and ever since then I have lived with an intense fear of cancer and serious illness. Even small things like a stomach ache, a pimple, swelling, fever, or any unusual sensation trigger extreme fear in me. I immediately start thinking the worst and it causes sleepless nights and constant worry. This has seriously affected my quality of life. Along with the anxiety, my OCD symptoms also become very intense during these phases. It feels like there’s a voice in my head constantly telling me to perform certain rituals like praying immediately, drinking water at a specific moment, not switching off the AC, or doing random actions “or else” something bad will happen. It becomes mentally exhausting, and at times I struggle to function normally in my daily routine. I have consulted several psychiatrists and psychologists over the years, but I still feel unhappy and stuck. I am reaching out here to ask if anyone has experienced something similar or found anything that genuinely helped whether coping techniques, home remedies, calming practices, or anything else that brought some peace and stability. Basically I am looking for some home remedy and also want to check is this something rare or they are people who goi through this.
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Health anxiety is not abnormal but it can rob you of a good quality life and when it starts to eat into your mind and keep you stuck in a loop constantly, you need to take action.
Your nervous system is on a hyper vigilant mode that perceives a small burp as a major threat sending you into a survival mode. This will keep you in an endless loop of worry, researching symptoms, anxious over the smallest things; everything will feel heightened. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is known to treat this very well; you can seek a therapist in your area to guide you through this challenge.
In the meantime, you can try the following at home:
- every time you feel your heart beating heavily or mind racing, resort to breathing from the diaphragm (2 mins; don't force the breaths, let it be as easy as it can be - if you begin to feel uneasy STOP immediately)
- journal your thoughts and write down your worst fears and breathe again reassuring yourself that it happened to your uncle and that does not mean it will happen to you as well
- practice the attitude of gratitude and write down 5 things that you are grateful for every night before going to bed
- the next time there's a thought that you are about to loop into, do 10 jumping jacks or splash cold water on your face; this attempts to distract you and reset your nervous system
- surround yourself with people who are usually cheerful and carry a positive mindset

You are either the master of your mind OR you get enslaved by it; you have experienced the latter...for once, try taking charge and see how you can master it and live peacefully. It requires mind training and it's possible with consistent efforts.

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Asked by Anonymous - May 13, 2026
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My husband is having an affair with a woman from his gym for over a year now. I started suspecting it when I started noticing small changes in him. He is 47 and he suddenly became very conscious about his looks. I pushed him to join a gym and soon he started spending extra time. I helped him buy new clothes but now he is glued to his phone. I thought he was focusing on fitness and health. Slowly, he started ignoring me. Our talks reduced, he would get irritated if I asked him something. He started dressing up and hiding stuff from me. When I confronted him, he admitted he had become close to a younger woman from the gym. But what hurt the most was when he said that being with her makes him feel younger. I was shocked he said this after 17 years of our marriage. We have a 15 year old daughter. This woman from the gym is 23. I have seen her on Instagram. Does this mean our marriage is over? Should I speak to the woman as well?
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
It says more about your husband than you; the man short of his 50s needs validation from girls in their early 20s to feed his ego...On her part, she's possibly just getting a 'fatherly' protective instinct from him and the attention on both sides is being misinterpreted as 'attraction'.
Most likely, it will fall by the side soon when she finds a younger guy and in case it doesn't, time to take your husband to task...he needs a reality check; just send a male member of the family to the gym at the same time. Men like your husband are very worried about their image and will get the message loud and clear.

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 24, 2026
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My partner and I are very different when it comes to hobbies and interests. For example, I enjoy going out, exploring new places, meeting people, and trying new activities, while my partner prefers staying at home, watching movies, or just relaxing quietly. In the beginning, these differences didn’t bother me much, but now I sometimes feel like we don’t have enough in common to spend quality time together. There are moments when I want to do something exciting, but I end up going alone or compromising, and that makes me wonder if this gap will grow bigger over time. At the same time, I also understand that everyone has their own personality and preferences. So I’m confused is it actually okay for partners to have completely different hobbies and interests, or is having common activities important for a strong and long-term relationship?
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Yeah, it's absolutely okay for two partners in a relationship to be widely different in their likes and dislikes. They key lies in how you bridge that gap.
Is this by highlighting how different you are and feel upset by it OR recognizing those differences and finding things to do in common?
Usually, I would suggest having an open communication where the two of you respectfully agree that you are different but will make the effort to spend time doing things together. And it's also okay to do your own things during the week and get together of the weekends to do stuff that both of you enjoy. You could also agree that one weekend you spend time at home and do stuff that your partner like and the next weekend you two do what you like by going out.
It's about bridging that gap respectfully and politely; it works!

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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Jun 02, 2026

Asked by Anonymous - May 11, 2026
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Whenever I plan a family trip or even a simple one-day outing, my wife somehow ends up suggesting a temple visit as the main destination. I understand faith is important to her, and I respect that completely, but honestly I get a little frustrated because almost every trip starts feeling more like a religious visit than an actual break or vacation. Sometimes I just want to relax, explore new places, enjoy food, nature, or spend light-hearted time together without following a temple-focused schedule all the time. Even if I suggest a hill station, beach, resort, or short leisure drive, she'll usually try to include a famous temple nearby and make that the priority. After a point, I've started losing excitement while planning trips because I already know where the conversation will go. I don't want to hurt her feelings or disrespect her beliefs, but I also wish my idea of a relaxing holiday was considered equally important. How do couples balance different expectations like spirituality versus leisure when planning family outings?
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Rather than having trips that cover only either/or, why don't you plan one that combine both...that way both of you are happy. Finish the temple visits first and then go and have a relaxed time by the mountains and oceans.
If this entails a long holiday and is hard to do, then have a conversation that you alternate between temples and leisure holidays.
There's always a mid-point, you know! And to accommodate each others' preferences is what makes for a happy holiday time...

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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Jun 02, 2026

Asked by Anonymous - May 11, 2026
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Recently a new girl joined our office - she's around 25, very stylish, confident, and has that typical Gen Z vibe. Ever since she joined, the whole office atmosphere feels different. Suddenly many people are finding reasons to come to our department just to talk to her or casually hang around near her desk pretending they have some work. Even some colleagues who normally never visit our section have started appearing regularly. What I've also noticed is that many colleagues and like-minded ladies in the office have become very attached to her socially - lots of gossip, laughing, group conversations, and attention around her all the time. Personally, this whole behaviour around one person feels a bit irritating and immature to me. At the same time, somewhere I also feel odd because she doesn't really respond much to my jokes or conversations the way she does with certain others. It almost feels like she selectively interacts only with people she considers 'high class' or matching her vibe. I know nobody is obligated to connect with everyone in office, but why do situations like this sometimes affect us emotionally even when we know it's not a big issue logically? Is it more about ego, attention, workplace dynamics, or feeling socially ignored?
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
This is to do more with you than the new girl who has joined.
You seem to be affected by this emotionally whereas the others seem to have happily accepted the situation. Maybe it's time to think:
- Am I jealous that that new girl has suddenly come in and become popular?
- Do I feel left out that I don't get the same kind of attention that she does?
She possibly does not respond to you much as conversations are a two way street; when you expect to be acknowledged, you also learn to first acknowledge the other person. It's quite possible that you body language depicts the jealousy or insecurities...
Time for a reality check?
Rather than being intimidated by her, why don't you get to know her? Being curious about someone actually not just makes the other person comfortable but also keeps you in a better mind space of owning your space rather than guarding it this way. try it!

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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Jun 02, 2026

Asked by Anonymous - May 03, 2026
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My son's girlfriend wants to separate him from us. He is 21 and is just out of college but she is making him dance to her tunes. I usually don't interfere in my son's relationships until he tells me about it or wants to discuss something. A few months ago he said he met this girl on a dating app and since then he has been acting all weird. He's started smoking, going to late night parties and when I intervened, he decided to move out. He wants me to sign his rent agreement which I have put on hold because he does not have a job yet. I am a single mother and I am not ready to pay for this. Now he has blocked me and is staying with this new girl and her friends. Should I be worried or wait for him to come back when he feels right to talk to me? I hope he doesn't end up doing something illegal to make money. I don't want to lose my son. What am I doing wrong? How can i fix this?
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
He's just using this girl to escape from home and responsibilities at home...he's 21 and does not earn and has moved in with this girl; do you not feel that he's jumped way ahead of his capabilities?
In this case, you may have to take the risk of letting him figure this out on his own. The pitfalls may very well be that he may get into illegal ways of making money and risk his future as well. But what else can you do when a 21-year old acts irresponsibly?
One option that I can think of is: have a senior male member of the family talk to him, patiently and for an extended period of time to soften this irrational behavior that he is displaying. When he softens a bit, you may want to approach him and make him understand.

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Iam a girl we are charys my boy is SC we are about 8 years ago relationship first my boy proposed me after I Complete my intermediate then first I said to my brother only he proposed me I also have crush on him if I want to marry anyone that's the person like him only I really respects him like I said to my brother .then my brother says no ma in our family we can't accept that intercaste so you have feelings on him I know but you have to live and do focus on your carrier he said tome. But I can't when Iam chatting with my boy him I avoid him and I says forget me but he says I cant live without you. And when Everytimes Iam chatting with my boy I said to my brother and beaten up by my brother . And exact 3 years back my parents are searching I feel my body is shivering with matches so I can't control my self so I decided to say to my parents but my parents how can receive I can't know so Iam full of fear full off tears and at a time my love so I open up to my parentsI love someone he is in SC caste but we don't do without your acceptance we have to marry with your acceptance only is said my parents then my parents says we are die because of you our family respects our image what will happen we die they says like that... So next again and again after I take some months time I try again and again I beaten up by my parents but they can't accept our love and says they die . They still searching matches for me , but Iam still loving my boy there is no help Iam 26 age I don't have any job my family don't agree do job Iam in home and my boy is doing job private ..I ask him once to ask my parents about our marriage he says Like this with his small job how can I ask ma ...if I ask and I ask give time to carrier to good settle this like my boy said to me. But Iam again and again tried but my parents are says wee are die. And search matches to me I can't handle my situation ...my boy now says understand our parents dont agree for marriage how much he loves me support me I know and how he stands for me in my low I know. Now because of my parents he is replied me slowly but Iam feeling pain
Ans: Dear Gundoji,
I am still confused; does your boyfriend want to be married to you or not...if he is backing out, there is little that you can do!
If the two of you are serious about marriage, 2 things must be achieved before that:
1. Your boyfriend has to get involved in managing your family's expectations
2. You start to find a way to get financially independent

When these two points are taken care of, there is little opposition that you may face and even if you do, it will be handled better by both of you.

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 25, 2026
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Ihave been in a relationship with a guy for the past 2 years. He is preparing for his CA final exams and has also completed his articleship during this time. We both genuinely love each other, and he has always shared his routine and everything about his studies with me. However, his CA final exam is in May, and since November 2025, our communication has reduced a lot. We only had very basic conversations. This month, he told me that he wants to take a break from using his phone until his exams are over, and that he will talk properly after that. I understood that and respected his decision. But for the last 25 days, we haven’t texted or called at all. From January to March, we at least used to say good morning and good night, but now even that has stopped. I feel like he could at least send a small text like that, even during exams. I also didn’t disturb him much myself. What is bothering me is that I noticed he is still using Instagram. He has liked some reels and posts of his friends. He hasn’t posted anything himself, but when I uploaded a story, he didn’t even see it, and he didn’t like my post either. Because of this, I’ve been feeling rejected and anxious. I’m scared that after his exams, he might leave me or that the spark between us might be gone. I really love him, so this is affecting me a lot. He is not using Snapchat, but I can clearly see his activity on Instagram. So now I’m confused—if he has time to use Instagram, why doesn’t he have time to talk to me? I don’t know what to do. Is this a red flag, or should I just wait until his exams are over?
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
It doesn't automatically raises red flags but yes, your concerns are valid and understandable. CA exams are tough and takes complete attention but a single good morning or good night text takes a second, or even a five minutes phone call can be made. Many people withdraw from everything to focus on the exams but since he is active on instagram, it does raise some concerns. However, scrolling for a bit is not as much mental commitment as talking to your partner. All said, I can totally understand your feelings. However, I would urge you to bear with it till his exams are over and see where things are going. I know you want to confront him right away but if that affects his exams, you would feel very guilty. Even if he doesn't perform upto mark and your confrontation had nothing to do with his results, you'll still feel guilty. I know it's tough but just bear with it a little longer. After the exams are over, seeing how things between the two of you are going, have an open conversation and tell him how you felt at that point and allow him to explain. Please don't jump to conclusions right away.

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Sir/Ma’am, I am 19 years old and currently in a relationship, but things between us are not going well. We fight very often, sometimes even over very small matters. I feel that maybe both of us had too many expectations from each other, and we both have a lot of ego and anger. The person I am dating has significant anger issues. I try to stay calm and handle things from my side, but after a point, it becomes difficult for me too. Sometimes, during arguments, he gets very angry and even uses abusive language, which hurts me a lot. Recently, we had another serious fight, and our conversations often reach the point of breaking up. Lately, the relationship feels very toxic to me, and sometimes I feel like giving up and ending everything because it has become emotionally exhausting. I am feeling very confused and would really appreciate some guidance on what I should do.
Ans: Dear Chandni,
I understand that you are going through a tough time. I get that you want to save the relationship because you have worked so hard to build it from scratch, but with this much conflicts right now itself, especially with a partner who has anger issues, the chances of maintaining a healthy relationship is very slim, unless both of you decide to change things drastically. You are both very young. These are the best years of your life. It's not the time to be spent in sadness and so much burden. If a relationship makes you so emotionally exhausted, is it worth pursuing? Even if you love each other, peace and respect is very important. You are too young to understand that. I would suggest rethinking this relationship.

Best Wishes.
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Dating, Relationships Expert - Answered on May 15, 2026

Asked by Anonymous - May 13, 2026English
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मेरे पति अक्सर झगड़ों से बचने के लिए छोटी-छोटी बातों पर झूठ बोलते हैं। उदाहरण के लिए, जब वे दोस्तों के साथ बाहर गए होते हैं, तब भी वे कहते हैं कि वे काम में व्यस्त थे। कई बार मैं उनसे कहती हूँ कि वे अपनी माँ को याद दिलाएँ या उनसे किसी बात पर चर्चा करें, लेकिन वे भूल जाते हैं और बाद में कहते हैं कि उनका मन ही नहीं था। ये बातें भले ही छोटी लगें, लेकिन घर में बहुत सारी परेशानियाँ खड़ी कर रही हैं। जब मुझे किसी और से पता चलता है, तो मैं मज़ाक का पात्र बन जाती हूँ। यहाँ तक कि अगर वे कुछ कहते भी हैं, तो मुझे दोबारा जाँच करनी पड़ती है। मुझे उन पर अब बिल्कुल भी भरोसा नहीं रहा। मैं उन्हें यह बात कैसे समझाऊँ?
Ans: प्रिय अनाम,
मैं समझती हूँ कि आपकी स्थिति थका देने वाली हो सकती है। यह मामूली लग सकता है, लेकिन जब यह लगातार होता रहता है, तो इसका शिकार होने वाले व्यक्ति के लिए भावनात्मक रूप से बहुत कष्टदायक हो जाता है। बार-बार अधूरी सच्चाई बताने से व्यक्ति लंबे समय में भावनात्मक रूप से असुरक्षित महसूस कर सकता है, और विश्वास और आराम एक स्वस्थ वैवाहिक जीवन के महत्वपूर्ण पहलू हैं। हो सकता है कि उसका इरादा बुरा न हो, फिर भी उसे यह समझना होगा कि यह आपके साथ अन्याय है। मेरा सुझाव यह है: उसे बताएं कि समस्या छोटे-मोटे झूठ नहीं हैं, बल्कि वे भावनाएँ हैं जो इससे आपको महसूस होती हैं। जब आपको किसी और से सच्चाई पता चलती है, तो आपको शर्मिंदगी होती है और आपका दिल टूट जाता है कि आप अपने पति के बारे में वे बातें नहीं जानतीं जो दूसरे जानते हैं। इस आदत के कारण आपको उसकी बातों पर भरोसा करना मुश्किल हो जाता है। अपनी भावनाओं को व्यक्त करने के साथ-साथ उन्हें स्वीकार भी करें। देखें कि क्या आप तब नकारात्मक प्रतिक्रिया देती हैं जब वह कहता है कि वह दोस्तों के साथ घूमना चाहता है; मैं आपको दोष नहीं दे रही हूँ, लेकिन आत्मनिरीक्षण ही यह समझने का एकमात्र तरीका है कि यह व्यवहार कहाँ से आ रहा है। उन्हें यह स्पष्ट कर दें कि आप हर बात को सुलझाने के लिए जासूस नहीं बनना चाहते। आप सीधी-सादी ईमानदारी चाहते हैं। स्पष्ट संवाद बहुत मददगार साबित हो सकता है। यहीं से शुरुआत करें।

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Asked by Anonymous - May 11, 2026English
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लगभग तीन साल पहले मेरा तलाक हुआ था, और शादी टूटने के साथ ही मेरे बेटे से मेरा रोज़ाना का संपर्क भी टूट गया। उस समय मैंने रिश्ते को बचाने और समस्याओं को शांतिपूर्वक सुलझाने के लिए हर संभव कोशिश की, लेकिन अंत में कुछ भी काम नहीं आया। जो कुछ हुआ उसे भावनात्मक रूप से स्वीकार करने में मुझे बहुत समय लगा। अब मेरे माता-पिता लगातार मुझ पर दोबारा शादी करने का दबाव डाल रहे हैं। उनका मुख्य तर्क यह है कि मेरी पूर्व पत्नी आगे बढ़ चुकी है और उसने दोबारा शादी कर ली है, इसलिए उन्हें लगता है कि मुझे भी 'बस जाना' चाहिए और जीवन की नई शुरुआत करनी चाहिए। मैं उनकी चिंता समझता हूँ, और कहीं न कहीं मैं जानता हूँ कि वे मुझे खुश देखना चाहते हैं, लेकिन भावनात्मक रूप से मैं अभी भी अतीत और भविष्य के बीच फंसा हुआ महसूस करता हूँ। मेरा एक हिस्सा अपने बेटे को बहुत याद करता है, दूसरा हिस्सा दोबारा भावनात्मक पीड़ा से गुजरने से डरता है, और साथ ही मैं पूरी तरह से अकेला जीवन भी नहीं बिताना चाहता। एक दर्दनाक तलाक और बच्चे से अलग होने के बाद कोई व्यक्ति वास्तव में कैसे जान सकता है कि वह दूसरी शादी के लिए मानसिक रूप से तैयार है? क्या यह गलत है अगर ठीक होने में परिवार के सदस्यों की अपेक्षा से अधिक समय लग रहा है?
Ans: नमस्कार महोदय...आशा है आप स्वस्थ होंगे। महोदय, तलाक वास्तव में एक बहुत ही दर्दनाक प्रक्रिया है। इसे स्वीकार करना और आगे बढ़ना आसान नहीं होता। मैं आपकी स्थिति को पूरी तरह समझती हूँ। और किसी व्यक्ति के ठीक होने का कोई निश्चित समय नहीं होता। इस सदमे से उबरने में लंबा समय लग सकता है। लेकिन महोदय, इससे उबरना आपके हाथ में है। मैं यह नहीं कह रही हूँ कि दूसरा साथी चुनने से आपकी समस्याएँ हल हो जाएँगी। आप अपनी भावनाओं और दर्द से उबरने के लिए दूसरे तरीके अपना सकते हैं। आप नियमित रूप से काउंसलिंग, ध्यान, योग कर सकते हैं, आप अपने किसी भी शौक को पूरा कर सकते हैं। इससे आपका मन शांत होगा और आप धीरे-धीरे ठीक होने लगेंगे। इसके बाद आप जो भी निर्णय लेना चाहें ले सकते हैं, लेकिन उसके लिए भी अपने लिए एक समय सीमा तय करें, क्योंकि हमारा मस्तिष्क समयसीमा के अनुसार काम करने के लिए प्रशिक्षित होता है। आशा है इससे आपको मदद मिलेगी।
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