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Ravi

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Dating, Relationships Expert - Answered on Dec 04, 2025

Asked by Anonymous - Dec 02, 2025Hindi
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My married ex still texts me for comfort. Because of him, I am unable to move on. He makes me feel guilty by saying he got married out of family pressure. His dad is a cardiac patient and mom is being treated for cancer. He comforts me by saying he will get separated soon and we will get married because he only loves me. We have been in a relationship for 14 years and despite everything we tried, his parents refused to accept me, so he chose to get married to someone who understands our situation. I don't know when he will separate from his wife. She knows about us too but she comes from a traditional family. She also confirmed there is no physical intimacy between them. I trust him, but is it worth losing my youth for him? Honestly, I am worried and very confused.
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
I understand how difficult it is to let go of a relationship you have built from scratch, but is it really how you want to continue? It really seems to be going nowhere. His parents are already in bad health and he married someone else for their happiness. Does it seem like he will be able to leave her? So many people’s happiness and lives depend on this one decision. I think it’s about time you and your BF have a clear conversation about the same. If he can’t give a proper timeline, please try to understand his situation. But also make sure he understands yours and maybe rethink this equation. It really isn’t healthy. You deserve a love you can have wholly, and not just in pieces, and in the shadows.

Hope this helps
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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Dec 03, 2025

Asked by Anonymous - Nov 30, 2025Hindi
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My wife and I argue almost every week. Sometimes it's about house chores like who will clean up, sometimes over bigger things like paying bills money or inviting friends. After every fight, she will say sorry, and promise there won't be any argument. But last couple of months, she has stopped apologising and refused to talk to me. We havent spoken properly for a long time now. I have tried initiating but she thinks it is pointless. Is frequent fighting normal in relationships? Should I ignore or do something about it?
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Women give the silent treatment in two situations:
Either
- when they want to make a point so that their partner has time to reflect and then they can talk amicably
OR
- when they have mentally checked out of the relationship as continuing it might seem pointless to them

Now, you are going to have to work on finding out exactly what space she is in...this will require you to pull back on finger pointing and the blame game...yes, it takes two people to build a marriage and it never is just one's person's fault BUT at this time, she is SILENT; so you are going to have to be patient and work through re-establishing communication with her and take things slowly...one step at a time...
- listen more to what she has to say
- acknowledge that you also have been in the wrong
- reassure her that you still believe in the marriage and want her
- talk about a future with her
I am sure that you can find a start point here...

All the best!
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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Dec 03, 2025

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Hello, I am in physical relationship before my marriage, after that I do arrange marriage and now I have a baby ... Before sometime my husband saw photos of my past relationship.. before marriage I accept that I am in relationship but not accept that physical relation and take photos but now husband have photos, my husband frequently asking about past but lied .. he want to do legal action against me for hiding situation... What to do now?
Ans: Dear Zalak,
From what I know, there is no legal action for hiding a situation unless he's thinking of separation.
There are people who do find it difficult to accept the past lives of their partners which when they find later, leads to constant doubts on their spouses.
There's little that you can do to change his mindset on this BUT I do find that LOVE and CARE can change a lot between partners. As difficult as it may seem in the current situation, deal with it very patiently with showing love instead of anger or anxiety. Obviously he prefers to keep bringing up your past and that is not helpful...If things still don't work, do involve his family and yours, so that they can help with it.
(What is he doing with those photos? Please be careful)...

All the best!
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Kanchan

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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Nov 25, 2025

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I am 48 years old man, have always been in love with my younger brother(44 years) (cousin). He and I were best friends since childhood and I am too much in love with him. For last 23 years, we have parted (fought) and I have avoided him like anything. He knew all about my love (letters/stalking/begging/crying) and thats why he distanced himself from me. He came back after 23 years (only on whatsapp chat), and again i started crying and what not and emotionally totally unstable. My wife, kids and even i am surprised how bad it is within me. He wants me as a friend (not overly emotionally invested). I have started writing emotional emails (once a month) which he never responds. How can I be a normal human being with him? Is it even possible? I hate being like this, how can i let go.... It's for so long what help do i need if any.
Ans: For now, stop writing long emotional messages or expecting replies. Each unanswered note reopens your wound. Accept that he cannot give you the same depth of emotion — and that’s not your failure. Instead, write those letters privately, for yourself — not to send, but to release. Gradually, you’ll start to reclaim power over your emotions instead of being ruled by them.
Also, don’t judge yourself harshly. You are not “abnormal.” You loved deeply, and that love didn’t find a home — that’s grief, not madness. Healing will come not by cutting him off completely, but by building a new emotional foundation where his existence doesn’t destabilize you.
Yes, it is possible to live peacefully, but it will take time, patience, and professional support to help you untangle 30 years of suppressed emotion. You deserve that healing.
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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Nov 21, 2025

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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Nov 21, 2025

Asked by Anonymous - Nov 12, 2025Hindi
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My husband doesn't appreciate me. Ours was a love marriage arranged by friends and family. Initially he used to shower me with compliments when I was working. After my delivery, my in-laws did not support me in raising our daughter. They wanted a grandson. They don't say it but it shows in their attitude. They are spreading all kinds of stories about my hygiene, cooking, and conversations with my mother. My daughter is 2 years old. I don't get time to groom myself. I quit my job last year so I could focus on our daughter. I try to help my mother in law in the kitchen whenever I can but she tells my husband that I am lazy, that I am good for nothing. This is causing a lot of fights due to misunderstandings. Now that I don't earn, I feel more guilty and dependent. My confidence is low. I don't remember the last time I visited a salon because my husband is the only earning member in the family. I can't visit my parents as they are also growing old and my daughter is so young. I honestly don't know how to fix these issues staying in this family. What do you think?
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
This is how a 'woman' loses herself under the weight of responsibilities and expectations. The key to quietly gain your independence is to see if you can start working from home as a start point...Take up small projects that you can work around the time that your daughter naps or before she wakes up...
A few months later, you can either think of a play home or a Montessori school where she will spend about 3 hours. All this is going to take a lot of commitment from you; where you have to focus on what you want to do and not on what is happening in your life.
Sadly, you are going to have to turn off the volume from all the comments so that you can be back to being yourself again. One step at time...start NOW!

All the best!
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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Nov 18, 2025

Asked by Anonymous - Nov 11, 2025Hindi
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Dear madam I have this suitaution in my life. Plz do guide me with this. So i have 2 married sisters and a brother with who i dont get along well. We used to be close back then. Later on my father passed away and then i got busy searching work. After getting work i got carried away with my newly found friendship with a boy i started spending much on him rather then my family. But still then i never neglected my family every kind of help i tried to give them. In the meanwhile i used to take care of my bedridden grandmother who used to stay in another state. Then my second sister started feeding everyone's mind against me saying i dont help them with money and i spend most on my grandmother and cousin. Though my sister were earning well still they waited me to spend on them which i stopped by then as they were earning. And there used to be a real good fight with my sisters and me regarding money issue and als my marriage thing and i gave them bitter words and also curses which i regret to this day thinking how could i do hated thing to my family .In next few years my sister got married but my second sister never invited me for her marriage and did all her wedding plans in my absence and i als never attended her wedding. I attended my 3rd sister wedding. After that my second sister plotted a plan against me by taking everyone on her side and kept me out of all the family functions. I just ignored them and decided to never to get bothered by any of this. Now the problem my 3rd sister is pregnant and they have planned a babyshower and like they are just telling me to attend it. To be honest they just told me a day before the function. How to handle this. Should i attend? And how to deal with such kind of people they seem to take advantage of my helpless. Please guide me on how to become a strong girl while taking desicion.
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Learn the skill of staying away from all this drama. If you felt secure with who you are, you wouldn't think much whether you got invited or not. Do remember, people will be on your side sometimes and not on your side at other times. This goes for friends are family; so learn to be comfortable with that...
What you did for your grandmother is a choice that you made; why expect anything in return?
Life lived with least expectations is certainly a happier life...counting what people did or didn't do will take away your peace!
Real strength is not in fighting it out but knowing when to walk away from constant drama.

All the best!
Anu Krishna
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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Nov 18, 2025

Dr Upneet

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Marriage counsellor - Answered on Nov 14, 2025

Asked by Anonymous - Oct 06, 2025Hindi
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I am a 32 year old married woman working in an IT company earning 1.2 lakhs monthly. My husband earns 1.8 lakhs. We stay with in-laws in joint family in Mumbai. My mother-in-law taunts me daily about not having baby even after 4 years of marriage. She says I am career focused and I am not a good wife. My husband says ignore but it's affecting my mental health. Is it wrong to have a career after marriage? Should we move out or I should quit job?
Ans: Hello mam... First of all, I would like to congratulate you to earn a very handsome amount and helping your partner in fulfilling your dreams. I am sure you must be handling household chores along wih your office work also. Overall you are a very hardworking women who is trying to balance both your professional and personal life. But in between all this you are compromising your mental health which is not good.
Let's talk about your mother in law first. She must be of old school views in which people dont accept daughter who works professionally and earns almost around their husband's salary. Just coz they were not allowed to work, they have set their mind like this only. They will always criticize you on not priotising your personal life. And in this, if your husband is with you and he is telling you to ignore the things, i think you should do this. Try to ignore negative talks of your in laws and focus on your professional and personal life.
Now the third topic is to plan a baby. This is strictly a couple's decision. Only you both should decide when are you ready for this responsibility. Coz after all you both have to handle the baby.
Just calm yourself, take a break and go for a holiday. You ll be relaxed and then come back with full confidence.
Take care!
Regards
Dr Upneet Kaur
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Ravi

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Dating, Relationships Expert - Answered on Nov 12, 2025

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Hello Sir, I'm really struggling with my family's behavior after my arranged marriage. They pushed me into it, and now they're constantly guilt-tripping me and badmouthing my wife and her family. It's getting really tough to handle, and I'm feeling overwhelmed. Can you please offer some advice on how to deal with this situation? I just want to be happy and have my family's support.
Ans: Dear Suraj,
I understand how difficult it must be when your family is giving you a hard time, especially when your wife is also suffering because of it. It is important to stand up for your partner if you think they are being unfair to her. It is important to set a boundary from the very beginning. Politely tell your family that while you love and respect them very much, you neither appreciate nor will tolerate this unfair treatment from them. Tell them that you expect their support, you expect them to love your wife as much as they love you, and most importantly, you never expected them to behave in this manner. Let them know how much their behavior has affected you. Sometimes people don’t understand that they are hurting someone with their words. And saying all these might create a little conflict, but it is important to stand up for what’s right, even if it is to family.

Other than that, communicate with your wife. Let her know that you are by her side and you realize that for no fault of her own she is suffering because of your family’s treatment and you are very sorry for that. Sometimes, even a few kind words from your partner can improve a situation.

Hope this helps.
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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Nov 12, 2025

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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Nov 12, 2025

Asked by Anonymous - Nov 03, 2025Hindi
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I’m 44 years male married and I have one boy.. (10 years). I’m facing some issue with my wife . She always giving so much importance to spiritual thing and not spending time with me and son... even she used to preferred to sleep alone and not that much taking care of my son... I used to take care of my son for his sports activities and study... we are living overseas and my wife used to fly frequently to India for spiritual purpose... but she leave without us.. I’m not against spirituality but my worries his she is not giving importance to family life... whenever any financial topic coming over she used to say I contributed and my share such word which I don’t like... I’m in confusion mode shall I proceed with divorce... this is not first instance this is almost last 2-3 years....
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Being spiritual does not mean giving up the family; surely wherever she is seeking refuge in spirituality is not working well for her and the family.
Kindly have a senior family member talk to drive sense into her where she can be taught the fine balance between family and spirituality. It is possible BUT only if she understands the impact it's going to have on your son and the family system that has been built over all these years. Also, if it works, sit her down and talk to her about how this is affecting you and how much she still means to you.
Escaping from one's roles and responsibilities IS NOT what is advocated in the spiritual way of LIFE. So, it is perhaps very convenient for her to continue the way that she is until she is made aware what she is going to lose.

All the best!
Anu Krishna
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Kanchan

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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Nov 10, 2025

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Dear Ma'am, I have been married for 10 years and have a 4-year-old son, with another child expected soon. About six years ago, I was working with an organization where I became acquainted with a female colleague during our daily commute. Our interactions were initially professional, occasionally casual, and over time, we developed a friendly rapport. There were moments of physical closeness, such as holding hands, although she was unaware of my marital status at the time. After I left that organization, our communication became infrequent. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she experienced a medical emergency in her family, and it was during that emotionally vulnerable period that I unintentionally expressed my feelings for her. She is now nearly 40 years old and dealing with multiple health issues, including being overweight and other medical complications. Although she knows that I care about her, she has not accepted my proposal, fully aware that I am married and unable to commit to a marital relationship with her. Despite this understanding, she often invites me out for movies, dinners, and expects gifts. Recently, our interactions have involved romantic gestures such as hugging and neck kisses. However, she continues to describe herself as asexual and uninterested in a physical relationship, while also expressing a desire to get married — which appears contradictory. She often says she wants to remain friends and doesn’t want me to leave her, but at the same time, her expectations and emotional dependency are becoming increasingly difficult to manage. I want to let her know that I’m looking for more than just a friendship because I feel emotionally vulnerable and need her commitment to feel secure. I believe that building a romantic and physical relationship between us could help her feel more supported. She’s going through a lot and doesn’t have much family support aside from her unmarried younger brother.
Ans: Dear Vidhan,

The first thing I want to tell you gently, yet firmly, is this: your connection with her has crossed boundaries that are not healthy for either of you. Emotional intimacy that grows within secrecy or ambiguity always creates confusion and pain. It’s not just about morality—it’s about clarity, safety, and truth. You are a married man, a father, and soon to be a father again. You’re carrying responsibilities that require emotional presence and stability. The relationship you’ve described, as kind as your intentions may be, is already creating emotional dependency and confusion—not love, but attachment mixed with guilt and need.
She seems to be emotionally fragile and perhaps lonely, and you’ve become a source of emotional comfort for her. But that comfort has blurred into something that neither of you can sustain without hurting yourselves or others. Her saying she’s asexual yet seeking closeness reflects her own confusion and emotional needs; it’s not something you can fix through physical or romantic gestures. In fact, trying to “build” that relationship further would only deepen her dependency and your inner conflict.
The best step forward is to bring the relationship back to clarity and boundaries. You can express this compassionately but clearly: tell her that you genuinely care for her as a person and want her to find peace, but that the emotional and physical closeness between you is not sustainable or fair to either of you. Offer her respect, not rescue. If she truly needs support, guide her toward professional help or emotional networks, not a relationship built on secrecy and unmet expectations.
You also need space to reflect on what led you here. Emotional vulnerability during midlife often arises from unmet needs—loneliness, stress, or feeling unappreciated in marriage. But the healing for that comes not from escape, but from understanding yourself and rebuilding emotional honesty at home.
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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Nov 10, 2025

Asked by Anonymous - Nov 05, 2025Hindi
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Hi mam, I am a girl from st caste,26yr and my bf is from general caste 28yr . I am a doctor by profession and he is an civil engineer.We are in relationship since school time (10 yrs) My bf family are happy to make me their daughter in law but when I conveyed my parents about my relationship they have become so against my love. They are telling all the wrong things about with fake assumptions without even knowing him. My mom has become extreme narcissist. I told her initially about how he has been a supportive factor in my life yet she is falsely claiming that love marriages are not good and saying things about my bf and his family that my bf doesn't love me for who I am and doing things for money despite knowing that he earns well and his both parents are working in govt job. Whatever I am telling her she has baseless reason to claim that it's false.. That he is lying about his salary.. His parents are very simple people yet she has told one of the astrologer that his parents are after me and my money after which the astrologer is twisting fake stories because the astrologer is being paid handsomely for saying things in their favour.. I even showed another astrologer my kundli without telling things about my home situation... None of the things matches the previous one... Infact the one I showed my kundali said things that every problem has solutions and he was more ethical towards his profession. My mother is blinded both by astrologer and my relatives that she is saying things which I never expected. Within this time period she even gave threat to me that people will kill me and also him.. She even is glorifying this act... Even after listening to all this my bf is patient. She even is denying to meet him.. but without even knowing him she is telling all the bad things about him.. while he and his paarents has always respected my family.. My mother is even forcing me to see a 20 yr older man. When I told her how can she even think of allowing such a proposal, she is asking me that relationships don't matter because there is nothing such as love society Matter.. u have to adjust.. even when I told her if she get me married in a arrange marriage if things don't go right whether she will take stand for me or not.. she replied that after that it's ur responsibility it will be ur fault if things don't go right... I am literally shattered that my own mom doesn't want my good and she has Crossed all the boundaries... I don't know what to do now because u make understand someone who is in the state of understanding or wants ur good... She even has poisoned my fathers mind Still m not giving up, even after this.. only thing I am happy is my bf is still ready to fight for uss
Ans: stop trying to justify your love to people who’ve already decided not to believe you. Instead, focus on protecting your peace and standing firm in your truth. You’re an educated, independent doctor, and your partner has been loyal, patient, and respectful — this is a mature, stable relationship, not a teenage impulse. You both have already proven your compatibility through the way you handle this crisis together.
The more your mother sees you begging or explaining, the more power she feels. Calmly draw boundaries — tell her you respect her opinion, but this is your life and you will take responsibility for your choices. Do not engage in heated arguments or threats; that only fuels her anger. Instead, distance yourself emotionally for a while — sometimes silence speaks louder than resistance.
You can also reach out to a neutral family elder, a counselor, or someone your parents respect to mediate a conversation. Often, hearing from an external voice helps them see what emotion blinds them to.
And most importantly, keep your focus on your mental health and future. Continue your work, stay grounded, and lean on your boyfriend’s support. It’s rare to have a partner who stays patient through such pressure — that’s your strength. You can’t fix your mother’s mindset, but you can choose how much of her chaos you let affect your peace.
If this battle continues and your safety or peace is at risk, you have every right to make independent choices — legally, emotionally, and personally. Love built on respect and mutual support is worth protecting, even if it means standing up to the people you love most.
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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Nov 10, 2025

Asked by Anonymous - Oct 18, 2025Hindi
Relationship
I lost my father early this year. Since his demise, our family is going through a traumatic period. My mother was especially very depressed and withdrawn. During this challenging times, my wife and my mother had serious arguments over past issues, which are common among in-laws. It has been more than 6 months, they are not in good talking terms. They refuse to settle their differences. My efforts to strike a reconciliation between them is to no avail. I am in severe emotional distress while dealing with mother on one side and wife on other. Please advise on the way forward so as to reach some state of peaceful and amicable solution. Thank you
Ans: The first thing you need to accept is that you cannot “fix” their relationship directly. You can only create conditions for healing. That means stepping back from being the mediator and shifting to being the emotional anchor — calm, consistent, and non-reactive. When you try to force reconciliation, both sides may feel pushed or unheard. Instead, start by talking to each of them separately with empathy, not persuasion.
With your mother, acknowledge her pain. With your wife, express gratitude for what she’s done and how hard this period has been for her. The goal is to lower the emotional temperature. Once both feel less defensive, you can suggest something small — maybe your wife checking in with your mother about health or meals, or you all sharing a family ritual in your father’s memory. Avoid joint confrontations or “peace talks” for now — they rarely work when emotions are raw.
Also, please don’t neglect your own grief. You’re carrying the burden of peacekeeping, but your heart needs care too. Consider individual therapy or even a brief grief-support group. You’ll need emotional balance to guide others toward it.
Peace may not come quickly, but it will come gradually — through consistent empathy, patience, and your calm example. You can’t make them love each other right now, but you can show them what love looks like — in how you listen, speak, and stay grounded.
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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Nov 10, 2025

Asked by Anonymous - Oct 18, 2025Hindi
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Hello. I am currently in my second year of Engineering. I have been studying in a boarding school since 8th standard. Till 7th, there was a girl whom I didn't like much. But, after seeing her after almost 1.5 year, in 9th, I was literally shocked. I got a deep crush for her. But the biggest problem has raised because my family shifted to a city far away from the previous one in my 10th standard. I can't even find her anywhere, not on Instagram or anywhere on social media. Her father might be there in contact list of my dad's phone. But I am very much afraid to inform regarding this to my family. So can you please tell me what should I do ?
Ans: Before taking any step to find her, it’s important to ask yourself what you’re really hoping for. Do you want to reconnect as friends? To tell her you liked her? Or are you mostly wondering what happened to her after all these years? Getting clear about that will help you decide whether to take action or simply keep her as a good memory.
If you truly wish to reconnect, you can try a respectful, indirect route—perhaps by checking through old school friends or alumni groups instead of involving your parents right away. If she’s comfortable being found, you’ll likely get some lead. But if there’s no trace, take it as a gentle sign that it might be time to move forward.
At your age, you have so many new people to meet, and feelings like this often open your heart to deeper connections later. Let this memory remind you of what kind of person or energy attracts you, but don’t let it trap you in longing for someone from your past.
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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Nov 10, 2025

Asked by Anonymous - Oct 08, 2025Hindi
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We’re a married couple — I’m 35 and my wife is 32. We’ve built a stable life together, but lately, I’ve been feeling some imbalance in how we relate to each other. My wife tends to be quite controlling in decisions, and I often feel that she isn’t very attentive or warm toward my family. I care deeply for her, but I’m also worried that these patterns might create distance between us over time. How can I express my feelings about her being controlling and less considerate toward my family without making her feel blamed or defensive?
Ans: That’s a mature approach and already a good sign that your bond matters to you.
When you bring up sensitive issues like control or family dynamics, tone and timing matter as much as the words themselves. Choose a calm moment — not during or right after a disagreement — and focus on connection rather than correction. Instead of starting with what she’s doing wrong, begin by expressing your appreciation for what you value in her. This helps her feel emotionally safe before hearing something difficult.
For example, you might say, “I really admire how strong and organized you are, and I know you want what’s best for both of us. But sometimes, when big decisions happen quickly, I feel a bit left out — like my input matters less. I’d love for us to talk through things together a little more, so we both feel equally part of the process.”
When it comes to her behavior toward your family, use the same gentle, personal framing. You could say, “I know it’s not easy balancing relationships with in-laws, and I don’t expect perfection. But sometimes when my family feels distant from us, I feel torn. It would mean a lot to me if we could find small ways to make them feel included — it helps me feel more grounded too.”
Avoid using words like “you always” or “you never,” as those create defensiveness. Instead, focus on how her actions make you feel, and frame it as a team issue: “How can we work on this together?” This shifts the tone from blame to partnership.
After you share, pause and truly listen to her side — she may be reacting from stress, insecurity, or her own unmet needs. When she feels heard, she’ll be more open to change.
In short, your goal isn’t to win the argument — it’s to invite her back into emotional collaboration. The more you approach her with respect and vulnerability, the more likely she’ll soften and meet you halfway.
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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Nov 10, 2025

Asked by Anonymous - Oct 07, 2025Hindi
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Hello sir, I am 28 year old newly married from 8 months only. My wife's parents call her to their house every weekend and she goes for 2-3 days. They emotionally blackmail her saying they miss her. This is affecting our married life as we get no private time. When I objected, my wife said I am controlling and her parents are important. Am I wrong to expect wife should prioritise our marriage?
Ans: The key here is not to make this a battle of “me vs. them.” Instead, help her see that marriage requires balance. You are not asking her to abandon her parents — you are asking her to invest in your relationship. Try saying something like, “I understand you love and care for your parents, and that’s something I respect. But we also need our own space and time to grow as a couple. I feel disconnected when you’re away so often — can we find a balance that keeps both families happy?”
It’s important that she feels you’re not trying to control her but rather looking for emotional closeness. Perhaps suggest visiting her parents together occasionally or scheduling her visits less frequently.
If the pattern continues despite calm conversations, you may need to involve a neutral family elder or counselor to mediate. But first, approach her with empathy and patience — she needs to see that this request comes from love, not authority.
You’re not wrong for wanting your wife to prioritise your marriage. You just need to express it in a way that makes her feel safe, not torn. Over time, she will start understanding the importance of balance — but it starts with honest, kind communication.
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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Nov 10, 2025

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Hi Kanchan, iam 47 andmarried for 9 months. this is my first marriage, but iam facing lot of issues in my relationship. My partner is also my same age, we are from the same sector. Before marriage we knew each other for about 2.5 years. He has to travel for work and we meet once in 2 months, varying from 7-15 days. Iam financially stable but my partner is not, he says he is under stress because of his financial unstability, we do not have a good sex life, he keeps working overnight and sleeps in the morning when i have to go office, he avoids any discussion about our relationship, he is well mannered with the rest of the members in the family even with me, he never complains but doesn't want to fix all that is going wrong. He has started chewing pan masala too much and says it is becoz of stress. Iam clueless what should i do to make the relationship better. Iam very stressed and unhappy because of this. Please suggest.
Ans: Dear Shilpi,
The first step is to stop trying to fix everything alone. You’ve been carrying both the emotional and practical load of this marriage, and it’s exhausting you. Instead, create a calm, non-accusatory space to express how you feel — something like, “I know you’re under pressure, and I want to support you, but I’m also struggling with how distant we’ve become. Can we talk about how we can make this work together?” The tone matters — empathy over blame will help him lower his defenses.
If he continues to avoid conversation, you can suggest couples therapy. Framing it as “something that will help us communicate better” rather than “something is wrong with you” might help him agree.
Meanwhile, start prioritizing your own well-being — emotionally and physically. Maintain your work-life balance, social connections, and health routines. Don’t let his withdrawal define your mood or self-worth. The more grounded you stay, the clearer your decisions will become.
If nothing changes even after repeated effort, you’ll need to ask yourself whether this marriage is fulfilling its purpose — companionship, intimacy, emotional partnership. Sometimes love needs space to heal, and sometimes it needs boundaries to protect your peace.
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Dear Ma'am, I have been married for 10 years and have a 4-year-old son, with another child expected soon. About six years ago, I was working with an organization where I became acquainted with a female colleague during our daily commute. Our interactions were initially professional, occasionally casual, and over time, we developed a friendly rapport. There were moments of physical closeness, such as holding hands, although she was unaware of my marital status at the time. After I left that organization, our communication became infrequent. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she experienced a medical emergency in her family, and it was during that emotionally vulnerable period that I unintentionally expressed my feelings for her. She is now nearly 40 years old and dealing with multiple health issues, including being overweight and other medical complications. Although she knows that I care about her, she has not accepted my proposal, fully aware that I am married and unable to commit to a marital relationship with her. Despite this understanding, she often invites me out for movies, dinners, and expects gifts. Recently, our interactions have involved romantic gestures such as hugging and neck kisses. However, she continues to describe herself as asexual and uninterested in a physical relationship, while also expressing a desire to get married — which appears contradictory. She often says she wants to remain friends and doesn’t want me to leave her, but at the same time, her expectations and emotional dependency are becoming increasingly difficult to manage. I want to let her know that I’m looking for more than just a friendship because I feel emotionally vulnerable and need her commitment to feel secure. I believe that building a romantic and physical relationship between us could help her feel more supported. She’s going through a lot and doesn’t have much family support aside from her unmarried younger brother.
Ans: Dear Vidhan,
You still are married and then you seem to want another lady to commit to you despite her knowing that you are married.
Clean up your mind first...why would anyone want to commit to a married man? What security will she ever feel with you and around you?
Also, have you come clean to your wife about this...surely, she deserves to know, don't you think?
You feel that building a romantic relationship could her her feel more supported; did she ask you for that support at the cost of you losing your marriage?
Reevaluate your life and the choices that you are making...to me, it seems that you are getting into a mess that's going to take a while for you to get out of!

All the best!
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Asked by Anonymous - Oct 28, 2025Hindi
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i got married to a guy six years he was very handsome and i think he loved me but he was u can say mammas boy. Soon after our marriage my mom in law started telling if anything was wrong in the kitchen like once i had burnt a cloth she told me she will send me back to my house . In the same way 4 months after my marriage she asked to get out of her house because not knowing how to house hold work. As she had me to do a specific dish but i didnt know she began to scream in the house asking me get out of the house. i called my parents that mom in law was shouting they came to take me i took all my belongings she took away my chain which was given to me during my marriage and when i placed my wedding ring on the floor she kicked it was a football we came from their house . later on i tried to call my husband many times but he never picks up any call from our side. then my father had given for divorce even to the court he had not come to court . even on the day i left their house we had gone to the church we got married and the priest had called him but he did not come and the reason told was his mother i sick and wants to be near her. i had called him several times he never replied even to emails etc. my civil divorce is done from court. but i still love and regret the decision to come from that house but is scared of my mom in law she threatened she will throw me down from balcony . On the day i was leaving their home my mom in law gave bad words to my father. my mother and father always tell me they are not okk people. but i like him and always miss him or a gap is there . he also told my husband that from me body odour comes. what should i do ???
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Sometimes in life our choices can go very wrong and it's okay to understand and accept this.
Do you not think that it is time to move on? Your divorce is done and you have a chance ar rebuilding your life with someone that loves and values you.
My suggestion to you would be to not look back at what can happen there; it's the past that did not hold up to any of your expectations and your dreams came crashing down. Move on and move ahead to what can be newly built so that you meet someone who carries the same values as you...

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Asked by Anonymous - Oct 28, 2025Hindi
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Hi Madam, I am seeking your advice regarding my brother’s situation, as our family is going through a very difficult time. My brother was in a relationship with a girl who is 14 years younger than him. Their relationship began when the girl was very young — possibly in her early teens, around the time she was studying in 8th standard. What seemed like an early-age attraction eventually continued for more than 10 years. The girl’s family was aware of their relationship, but our family came to know about it only later. After nearly a decade of being together, my brother told us that he wanted to marry her. This came as a shock to us, and initially, our family (my parents, my sister, and I) did not agree to the marriage due to several reasons — including the significant age gap and the emotional immaturity that often comes with such early relationships. For two years, we tried to convince him to reconsider his decision, but he was determined to go ahead. Eventually, we accepted his choice, and the marriage took place. Unfortunately, after the wedding, they never lived together — not even for a single day. Soon after the marriage, the girl left to prepare for exams for about eight months. Over time, she completed her master’s degree and seemed to have developed a new perspective on life. Later, she informed him that she no longer wished to continue the marriage, saying she had lost her feelings for him and wanted a divorce. My brother still loves her deeply and wishes to continue the relationship. He is even ready to accept all her conditions, including her desire to work. However, the girl remains firm on her decision to end the marriage. Both families have now consulted lawyers, and while the girl’s family is pressing for a divorce, my brother continues to hope that she will change her mind and return. He is now 39 years old, and our family is very concerned about his emotional and mental well-being. He has become withdrawn, unable to move on, and still lives in the hope of reconciliation. Our aged parents are deeply distressed, seeing him suffer and unwilling to accept reality. We sincerely seek your guidance on how we can help him let go of the past, accept the situation, and rebuild his life with peace and positivity. Thank you for your time and advice.
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
You cannot convince someone who does not want to be convinced. Surround him with a lot of love and let him live with you all if that is possible; that way he will not be alone and coping from this separation can begin.
Sadly, you must let him go through the bitter truth which he wishes to avoid. He already realizes that what he wants is going to be impossible and by remaining stubborn about it, he is trying to avoid the pain. It will at some point dawn on him and he will breakdown this fake hope which will also 'break' his dreams about a life together with her.
If you want this difficult phase to be handled by a professional, please do so...right now the way it seems, he does not want to hear anything against his wife or the marriage from any of you...so, seek help if necessary.

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Asked by Anonymous - Oct 07, 2025Hindi
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Dear Madam, I am 45YO working in GCC and She is 45YO working in India govt banking sector. We met through matrimonial site in 2009. We liked each other and decided to get marry. But due to some arrogent way of talking of her and her mother with my mother, which I didn't like at all. So before gettting finalising and engagement, I decided to go away from her without hurting and it took 5 month in Feb 2010. Actually I AM AGAINST HURTING ANYBODY'D'S HEART. So I made a situaton like that she rejected me. While meeting we both decided, even though, if we are not getting married with other we will be as friends in future. So I got married in 2011 and She got married in 2012. After our marriage we got busy in our married life and we were not able to contact with other for several years. But in second half of 2019 we again came into to contact over phone WA. Once she demanded make-up box and some chocolates from GCC, so I provided through courier. Then her demand increased with mobile recharge, Sani-pads, U/garment, sometime cakes on birthdays for her and for her 2 daughters, for late father's, own mother even though her mother stays in different city, gifts through Amezon, Flipkaut, Zamato, Swiggu etc etc.. One day she told she want to marry me, because there were physical quarrel with the husband and MIL, So she want to get divorse due to dosmetic violence between them. I avoided this topic as I am happy with my married life. Then 1 day she had some gmeil problem she was not receving email so she shared password. So I cleared all the promotions and unuseful stuff from her gmeil account. But I was shocked when I saw that she had saved all communication of having extramarital affair chats of WA with her office 2 different colleagues and, 1 Garage mechanic and College friend all were vulgar chats and different-different years. Especially all vulgar words and arrangement and planning made by her to meet in different room location. There I came to know why her husband is so physical quarrel with her. She had mentioned about husband activity of beating to her. And so both of them want to get divorse. But this all thing I kept it confidential with me from her. Let she admit some day. But I am still waiting. Now after 2021 all this has stopped because I convinced her and made her feel what she was doing after meeting her. She admitted her mistake and she promised that she will not go in wrong path. She also said it happened unknowingly she went with the flow. But She pleaded me and wants my Love and want to marry me privately and for her happiness, she in under divorce process. She proposed me for marriage in 2021 till now I have avoided with some excuses. Coming to the main topic, since 2021 to 2025, whenever I visit India, we meet each other, as I too have soft-corner for her and Love her as we were first Love of each other in 2009. Everytime when I inform her that I am coming to India, her dreams flies in sky and tells me come soon, I want to marry with You. And every time she ask something or the other gift as mentioned above. How should I get rid of this burden of over-expenses. Due to this it is difficult to manage my monthly expenses, means "The snake has to be killed and the stick should remain intact". Everytime I tells her this month not possible next month for sure, but again after 2-3 days she comes with new demand. And I am sure, if I broke this relationship she will again go to wrong path as she is getting divorce. Pls give some tips how to reply her to stop these expenses from me.
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
It seems that you are happy in your marriage, then why are you afraid to tell this lady the same?
From what you have shared, she had associations with other men also while in her marriage and you are another one. Do you not get the feeling that she is using you for her needs or are you so fond of her that this has not occurred to you?
And also, you are not responsible for her life, her money or anything...what exactly are you getting by staying in touch with her? Please ask yourself this question and also if it is worth risking your marriage for all this?

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Asked by Anonymous - Oct 29, 2025Hindi
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Hello, I am 27. Never had any girlfriend and never ever touched a girl, nor had sex with any sex worker as it was my choice to remain virgin till marriage. I am looking for a partner to marry, but nowadays girls are having past, sexual history and they are always hiding or lying. So I am looking for a girl who has no past relations and is virgin and loyal. These are my preferences and I think they should be. I am not forcing it on others, but for me virginity, loyalty and no past matters the most in life. So what should i do tofind a girl with no past relations, virgin and loyal?
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Your point is valid. You have a specific preference and as long as you are not judging people for their choices, it’s completely fine. Now, coming to your query: it is true that a woman can and has the right to keep somethings about her part from you, but I believe if you sincerely let someone know from the very beginning that this criteria a non-negotiable for you, they will take the hint and not proceed with the connection in case they do not meet your preference. A woman might not directly tell you, but if you tell her, she will most likely choose to respect your choice.

I suggest mentioning this point as soon as you start talking to someone; tell her that while you know it is a little too direct and too early for this, you believe it’s important that you make your intentions and preferences clear from the beginning to avoid any heartbreaks and misunderstandings later on. In an adult relationship, it’s the most mature way of dealing with misaligned values and preferences.

Hope this helps.
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My parents don't listen to me or my brother. They are 67 and 74, both diabetic and suffering from high blood pressure and cholesterol. We have tried everything -- from explaining calmly, getting family friends to talk to them, showing them doctor videos on YouTube, and even accompanying them to medical checkups. But they refuse to take their medicines seriously or follow a proper diet. When we were young, we were so obedient and disciplined. It is hard to believe that our parents are behaving like rebellious teenagers. My brother and I have taken turns to look after them, take them for follow-ups but they get angry if we remind them, and say we’re treating them like children. How do we handle their stubborness?
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Yes, parents do get to a place when they become children and act stubborn as well.
So, give some, take some is a policy that you can adopt. Like we would with children, right?
Tricking children to take their medicines by hiding it in their food or doing some tricks to get that syrup down their throat. Now with parents, it's a lot of talking and cajoling. Takes a lot of your time and energy...Some respond to quality time that you spend with them (beyond all that doctor trips), do some activity that they love doing, take them to places that they like visiting...this can soften them and when you actually talk about medications, it will not be met with stubbornness...
Most often, at the age at which your parents are, they are just looking for ways to connect with their children; figure out what and how and then the medicine thing and their food habits change will be a breeze. No one responds to constant nagging; you just need to find innovative ways to get things back on track.
Do exactly what one would do with children or stubborn teenagers...

All the best!
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