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Asked by Anonymous - Oct 24, 2024Hindi
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Is it a good decision to marry some one who I know will always support me emotionally THAN marrying some one who I love ? I am not happy with the marriage in the former case and feels like a trap but probably things will get better?

Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Marriage is a serious decision. While having an emotionally supportive partner is very important, being in love with them is equally essential to having a healthy relationship. It is a personal choice and depends solely on what you value more in your partner. Moreover, it is unclear to me if the man you love is unsupportive and if so, does he love you back?

Here are a few things to consider
Ask yourself if you can build a life with someone you do not romantically love.
Think about your long-term happiness. Right now, you are feeling trapped, but will that feeling persist even after the person in question is supportive of all your dreams?

I'd also urge you to think if it is absolutely mandatory to marry either one of these two people. I believe you truly deserve a supportive partner whom you are in love with; why do you need to settle at all? Take some time to reflect on your needs.

Best Wishes.
Asked on - Nov 04, 2024 | Not Answered yet
The person I love is equally supportive and loves me back and wants to marry me. It's just in the former case where I talked about the trapped feeling, he is the person who I have had a relation for last 12 years and things were perfect to before 3 years ago. It's difficult for me to break such a strong bond, even if not romantic. We are in long distance and I fear whether feelings will develop in such long distance situation as in present, I see no hope of his relocation. I cannot relocate because of certain issues and he is well aware and agreeable.

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Hi Anu! So, I'm in dilemma of choosing a partner for me second time. I'm 36 yo divorcee, and met with a person 4yrs back with whom I shared great bonding and chemistry, but he never showed his love and care to me in past these years (as he was going through his divorce process too), but we both know that we both share some exceptional kind of bonding. Now, the twist comes, as we always have this on and off kind of relationship, so I started dating to a man from a matrimonial site. This matrimonial person seems in love with me and show the concern and love to me, the kind I wanted. Now, I am confused, because my previous bf is also thinking our future together as well as the matrimonial one. can you please help me in choosing the right partner for me. I can provide more information about both men in detail.
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Aren't we always seeking for something that we lack within us?
Why the yearning for a particular expression of love? And how are you so sure that this person that you met on the matrimonial site already is in love with you?
Having said this, the off and on relationship is a person who will express love in a way that he is comfortable with but that is setting you off...so the matrimonial person seems exciting in a way as it aligns with your way of expressing love.
When in a dilemma, put all the cards on the table...there are other things besides expressing love that goes into making a relationship and/or a marriage. Have you factored all of that?
- List down things that are important to you in a marriage and a spouse
- How compatible are the two of you in terms of emotional bonding?
- Do your respective family values match?
- What are your thoughts on money, children, travel, passion etc?
These questions are a good start point exercise with both the men...it will give you a fair idea as to who is more aligned to your way of life. Then you can go ahead and make your decision.

All the best!

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Asked by Anonymous - Jul 31, 2024Hindi
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I have been married for 12 years and I have a son. Ever since the birth of our son, my relationship with my wife is slowly deteriorating. We fight a lot and we do not agree in almost all the issues. There is no intimacy - physical or emotional. However, I feel responsible for her. I know she loves me and I also know that she will be destroyed emotionally if I decided to separate. I love a girl who is on the verge of her divorce. With her I really find that I have finally found a soulmate. Until recently she was fine with my situation, but recently she mentioned that she is not ready to continue as we are and she wants me exclusively. I am now torn in two worlds - one where I finally find love and intimacy which I lacked, other where I feel responsible and I will feel guilty if I decide to separate. Can you please advise me?
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Many couples find a similar challenge of sexual intimacy after having children. It requires the couple to communicate with one another and much before experiencing the childhood phase. The husband and wife are not even aware of how life is going to change with a new-born with waking nights and caring for the child 24*7.
And slowly this change becomes a cause for misunderstanding between the couple and small fights lead to bigger disappointments. Here is where the gap widens...the gap is easily not available for other people to step in which is what has happened in your case.
And then the adventure has become a nightmare with the other lady demanding her pound of flesh. Think wisely...you have a wife and a family and a responsibility that comes along with it. Isn't it possible to work on the issues that you and your wife had? You ran away from the issues only to find solace externally. How is the new relationship going to work? The same issues may crop up somewhere there too...Make a wise choice...Fill that gap with understanding, love and trust!

All the best!
Anu Krishna
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Reach me: Facebook: anukrish07/ AND LinkedIn: anukrishna-joyofserving/

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I am dating a person for 5years when we are doing internship. He is always there whenever I need any support and help in my bad time. He will protect me and loves me a lot. It is my first dating experience initially when we start dating we have intense attachment but I thought we would not be remain together for much longer time. I was always interested in good looking handsome man he is not that fair and handsome. Also he is from different caste and region(he is Bihari and I am from Uttarakhand) and in his family he has mom and sister(they are finding a match for her).I don’t know if I should marry him or not. Because I am not comfortable with his family(his mother is somewhat very concerned about his son not captured by any girl). So I think it will be a struggle for him to convince her. But my question is it is worth to go for love marriage if the boy loves you a lot but still I think there is gap with the criteria of being handsome which I dream as a young girl story even our bonds are getting stronger Please suggest what to do.
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Appearance does not last a lifetime. Are you sure it is that important for you? After all, you fell in love with a man whose appearance isn't his best quality. Makes me wonder if you are just giving into the societal construct of wanting to marry for good looks.

Next, if you are concerned about your future in his house, it is best not to rush anything in terms of getting married. Think about it; have a clear discussion with him about the kind of future he can offer you. Love isn't the only thread that holds onto a relationship.

I cannot tell you if you should pursue this relationship, but I can tell you that you shouldn't break up with someone because they are not fair or handsome by your standards.

Best Wishes.

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