Help! My son was tricked into marriage by a woman with schizophrenia!

Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Kindly take the advice of a lawyer who specializes in such cases. He/she will be able to guide you appropriately.

All the best!

Ans: Dear Siuli,
Talk to a lawyer who will guide you on the separation process; also he/she will draft the terms and conditions keeping in mind that you are dependent financially on your husband and how he will provide for you and your daughter.
Be strong through all of this and slowly start thinking about yourself and how you will lead a life by yourself.

All the best!
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Ans: Dear Anonymous,
It is difficult to live with anyone who has a mental health issue.
But since this happens to be your spouse one of your core relationships), I am going to request you to push your threshold a little more.
- make sure that she gets the necessary treatment and is taking her medications regularly
- take care of your health and mind and if needed reach out to a professional to guide you

Yes, at times things can get very tough and perhaps even frustrating BUT don't give up...your life needs to be managed around the situation that you are in.
Along with the suggestions made above, make sure that you have a life out of this as well...which means, indulge in hobbies, travel, have a large social circle...this will give you the much needed respite from the challenges that you are facing at home. Life is about navigating around these challenges and yes, they are not easy BUT with a few coping strategies, it is possible to bring some calmness around and with you.

All the best!
Anu Krishna
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Ans: Dear Anonymous,
As a mother you are only trying to protect your son. So, find what you can on this woman and yes, your son needs to be shown that he is just being played and is another one of her 'boys'. Maybe then he will come to his senses. In the meantime, as a family try to surround him with love and a lot of care. He is only experimenting outside by rebelling at home OR he could very well be searching for some validation and attention outside. Give that attention to him at home and that will help him circle right back.

All the best!
Anu Krishna
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Ans: The most important thing is to approach your sister with empathy, not judgment. Many people fall into such relationships not because they set out to hurt others, but because of emotional gaps, loneliness, or false hope offered by the other person. It’s likely your sister feels emotionally invested, even if deep down she knows it’s not sustainable or healthy. Instead of directly condemning her, try to gently ask her how this relationship makes her feel — not just in the happy moments, but in the silent, hidden ones. Does she feel secure? Does she see a clear future? Is she constantly afraid, unsettled, or hiding?

Help her see that relationships built on secrecy and divided loyalties often end in pain, not peace. Let her know she deserves a relationship where she can be fully seen, respected, and acknowledged — not one where she must wait in the shadows while someone else remains the priority. Remind her that no matter what the man says, unless he has taken real, ethical steps to end his existing marriage — not just words — she is being asked to accept less than she deserves.

You don’t need to force her out of it — that may push her away. But you can keep showing her the truth gently, reminding her of her worth, and encouraging her to envision a healthier future. If she’s emotionally attached and unable to break free, suggest she speak to a counselor or therapist to process her feelings with clarity.

Affairs rarely end with peace for anyone — not the person having it, not the one being betrayed, and certainly not the children involved. The longer it continues, the more damage it quietly causes, especially to your sister’s sense of self.