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Marriage counsellor - Answered on Oct 27, 2025

Dr Upneet Kaur is a medical professional and therapist based out of Amritsar.
After completing her bachelor’s degree in Ayurvedic medicine and surgery from the SKSS Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Sarabha, Punjab, in 2008, she worked as a medical officer at various multi-specialty hospitals in Punjab, handling both physical and mental patient care and clinical decision-making. She spent the next decade leading multidisciplinary teams at various levels.
Since 2022, she has been practising as a clinical psychologist and marriage counsellor.
Dr Upneet also holds an MBA in hospital management from Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu, and an MA in psychology from the Indira Gandhi National Open University.... more
Asked by Anonymous - Oct 27, 2025Hindi
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My husband doesn't want to be with me. We are married for 7 years, and have a 3 year old daughter. He says we are not compatible and he wants to file for a divorce. I sacrificed my career for him and now he is in a relationship with a female colleague who is attractive and earns well. He says I don't take care of myself so he doesn't feel attracted to be with me. I don't know how to handle this situation.

Ans: Hello mam..Well being married for such a long time, both the partners start to take each other for granted. And female partners in any relationship who have sacrificed their career for their homes and kids feel the things more. I understand that you are taking care of each and everything at home. You must be handling your duties very well that's why your husband is doing well in his professional life. Moreover when you are educated and not doing any job and not earning, gradually your self esteem gets low. Working and being financially independent is compulsory these days.

Your kid is 3 and will start going to school in the next session. Plan some activity for yourself. In this way you will be more groomed and financially independent also.

Now coming to the extra marital affair of your husband. This things needs to be sorted out between you both only. Avoid involvement of families of any side otherwise it will be a filthy game. Try to talk to your husband regarding the future of your kid.
But if it is not getting sorted and he still wants to file for a divorce then inform families of both sides. Let them intervene and get informed about the affair he is having.

For the time being you just try to concentrate on you. Try to take care of yourself. Self grooming is very important, not only to attract your partner but also for boosting your self esteem.
I hope your problem will be solved asap.
Take care !
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Dr Upneet Kaur
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I understand that he is hurt but how convenient! Things happen, like the way it happened to you before marriage.

But to use that as an excuse to have an affair is very convenient. He needs to look at the situation for what it is now and work with that.

It’s great that the families are involved. The elders in the family can now act as a good mediator to bring the two of you to the discussion table.

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This is really sad. It would have been mature of him to say things to your face instead of running away. Anyway, you are faced with a situation where you are going to need solid legal advice.
So, do just that and find a lawyer who can smartly deal with the issues on how to protect your daughter's interests. As for you, this being such a shocker is going to make you lose faith in a marriage. But remember things could have gotten worse...his true colors came in through this way...he could have very well cheated on you while living with you as well. This is not to justify what he's done of course but for you to find peace within you somehow.
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