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Asked by Anonymous - Aug 20, 2026
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I was looking for a girl and recently went to see one through a family friend she seemed good looking nice had good convo, her parents also liked me , but after a few days they told that she is not agreeing, and rejected me for a petty reason which was laughable later i enquired about her through social media i got to know she is in a relationship with a guy , dont know how serious they are but i was heartbroken as i had fallen for her everything matched and just because of this guy all those efforts gone in vain , now i am confused and have lost confidence in seeing girls i had started loving her and thought maybe she had some misunderstanding, so i need your help how to cope up with this and forget her

Ans: Dear Anonymous,
So, one girl rejects you and you have decided that 'all girls' are the same?
In one meeting you fell so much in love that you are willing to compromise your peace of mind?
How exactly can you forget that the day is fresh and new and that there's always more exciting things in store for you?
Choosing to feel better is in your hands as much choosing to feel miserable; she loves someone else, so what? There's a time when that will happen for you as well just that it won't be with this girl and that part is called ACCEPTANCE!

All the best!
Anu Krishna
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Hello Sir or Madam. Please keep me as anonymous only. Let me tell my story. I am 29 now. Work for an MNC for the past six years. From middle class family with big circle. Before going to speak out on my problem, let me tell my nature, how I was brought up, studies and attitude. Since we are middle class family with no financial crisis, I never seen ups and downs in Life accordingly. In the case of studies, I was topper at all levels of education till MBA from reputed institute. I was like love is trash n waste of time. When I used to hear all love stories, I used to feel pity on them. But I did maintain very good relationship with many, many girls (not GF type). But now I am going through the hell just because of one girl whom I was forcibly loved her and later I addicted to her with true love. During COVID I had to go WFH for two years. She visited her granny’s house and stayed back for few weeks. They live in Bangalore. 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You’ve needlessly wound yourself up over a silly girl.

You don’t even sound like you’ve had a physical relationship, it was only long distance, so what are you getting so out of joint for? A few intimate conversations with someone who said one thing but meant another?

If things in your life are spiralling so much out of control, I’d suggest therapy.

Stop drinking before it becomes a real problem. It sounds like you’re doing this to yourself deliberately, so that you receive some attention from her.

But the more you do this, the worse the situation will get. And no woman wants an out-of-control, desperate, alcoholic lover!

For heavens’ sake, man, get a hold of yourself and, if you can’t, then get the professional help you need. 

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A bit long story I'm 21 student preparing for medical competative entrance exam for past 3 years (21-24).2 year ago this phase I was in a long distance relationship for 4 months with a girl I met in my class .But it didn't last long due to the problems created due to distance as she couldn't understand myself and I couldn't understand herself.so there was a misunderstanding and I couldn't hold on as I was in heavy pressure by exams and financial problems.so I couldn't handle and I felt like too early and broke up with her by losing my mind.she was completely disappointed as I didn't speak to her for more than an year due to one more year preparation.i missed her very much but I didnt tell her.I missed govt seat in border mark and the same year she got into a relationship with another guy in her class.i don't blame her. But I feel like my entire life is shattered and I couldn't move on from that girl till now.I couldn't concentrate on my career too.im kind of person who is always confident in all aspects but I have totally lost my mind .I can see that in an danger situation as age is running and family pressure, everyone of my classmates are far ahead of me I couldn't withstand this situation and couldn't make proper decision in any aspect. Mam please help me out.
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
I understand your concerns. The first step is to focus on moving on; she has, and you should too. Prioritize your career, your family, and your future. Next, what has happened to your career progress has already happened. It's unfortunate, but there's no way to change that. But give yourself a second chance; work harder and achieve greater things than you even imagined before. Trust me, you are not the only person who is standing in a situation like this. Many have, and many more will. But the ones who have passed this time will give you the same advice that I did.

Best Wishes.

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I’m 36M, I met a girl in my office, who works in the same department. It was love at first site for me, but I was scared to tell her that. As time passed, I used to strike some casual conversations with her or her team to connect with her and there were some clear signs that she liked me, for example, she would call me or text me why I’m not talking to her if I didn’t message her for some time (a week) or she would ask me if I was coming to office as we were working Hybrid if not she would also not come to office. But she always refused to come out with me for a movie or date/meet saying she had a very strict family and cannot come out other than office. I used to think that this was a real thing. But all this went on until her birthday arrived. I got some gift to give her on her birthday only to know that she suddenly stopped talking to me, no replies to my messages, calls or anything. At first, I was bit concerned if there was any problem or if she was in any trouble. But little did I know it was not the case at this time. After few (many) attempts trying to reach her. I though maybe she could be busy or something and I understood may be if I did not disturb her, she might call back. Time went on I again met her after 4 or 5 months in Office with no contact. By this time, I had already realised there was something wrong and she had already lost interest in me. But still I felt like I wanted to have a closure on this and I went on and gave the gift and proposed her, that is when she told me that she was in a relationship with some other person for 4 years. This blew my mind to pieces, as I was thinking why would someone shows any sort of interest on someone when they are already in relationship with some other person. I tried to move away from her after this incident, but fate we still are working in the same department and that I have to see her more often than not. I still have strong feelings for her, but I cannot show this to her and worst act normal. Whenever I see her, I want to talk to her and If I talk to her, I fall for her again and again. But she is happy and casual about all this as if there was not casualty in whole of this thing. Even now she asks me if I’m coming to office so that she could meet me. So, through all this, I have some questions 1. Why does a women show any sort of Interest on someone else when she is already in a relationship, so she can use me as a options and throw away when done 2. How do I move on, as I did not love her for some superficial features, rather I really liked her character, and that is the worst as I feel like I’ll never be able to find anyone like her in my life. Feeling down for a long time now. I’m already 36, feels like all the doors have closed for me.
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I understand that you are hurt and upset, and rightfully so. You thought she liked you but turns out, she is with someone else. It's a good enough ground to be upset. But I want you to understand one thing- you thought; she never gave you verbal confirmation. You assumed it all. So to answer your first question- all of her interest in you might have been friendly. It is difficult for me to say it with confidence because I have not seen any of this while it happened; I am only hearing your version of it. But my guess is that she thought of you as a friend or maybe, for a while there, she might have had feelings for you, but then realized that she was committed and pulled herself back. Again, all of these are my assumptions. We do not know the truth. Only she does. The next time, whenever you think someone likes you, get verbal confirmation before you act on it.

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Best wishes.

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Mutual Funds, Financial Planning Expert - Answered on Sep 13, 2026

Asked by Anonymous - Sep 11, 2026
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I am a 25 yo looking to fix my money problems. Plsssss help!!!!!!!
Ans: At 25, you have something very valuable: plenty of time to correct money mistakes.

You do not need a perfect investment plan today. You need a simple system that you can follow every month.

» Step 1: Know Where Your Money Goes

For the next 2–3 months, track every rupee coming in and going out.

Separate expenses into:

– Essential expenses
– Family commitments
– Lifestyle spending
– EMIs and other debts
– Savings and investments

This will show where your money problem actually is.

» Step 2: Clear Costly Debt First

If you have credit-card outstanding, personal loans or other high-cost debt, give priority to clearing them.

Do not take more investment risk while expensive debt is eating into your income.

» Step 3: Build An Emergency Fund

Before increasing mutual fund investments, create an emergency reserve.

Keep around 4–6 months of essential expenses in easily accessible, safe options.

This money is not for wealth creation. It is for emergencies such as job loss, family needs or sudden expenses.

» Step 4: Start Investing Systematically

After your emergency fund and debt are under control, start a monthly SIP.

A diversified equity mutual fund portfolio can be considered for goals that are at least 7–10 years away.

Do not select funds simply because they gave high returns recently.

The investment should match your goal, time period and ability to handle market ups and downs.

» Step 5: Increase Savings With Income

At 25, your income may grow considerably over the next 10 years.

Whenever your salary increases:

– Increase your SIP.
– Avoid increasing lifestyle expenses at the same speed.
– Keep bonuses partly for financial goals.
– Build separate funds for short-term and long-term goals.

This can make a much bigger difference than trying to find the highest-return investment.

» Step 6: Protect Yourself

A 360-degree money plan also needs protection.

– Maintain adequate health insurance.
– If you have financial dependants, consider suitable term insurance.
– Keep nominees updated on your financial accounts.
– Avoid mixing insurance and investment without understanding the costs and benefits.

» Step 7: Keep Goals Separate

Create separate buckets for:

– Emergency money
– Short-term goals within 3 years
– Medium-term goals of 3–7 years
– Long-term wealth creation

Money needed soon should not be exposed heavily to equity market risk.

» Finally

At 25, even if your finances currently feel messy, you are very far from being financially stuck.

Start with three things: control expenses, remove costly debt and build an emergency fund. Then increase your long-term investments gradually.

If you share your monthly income, expenses, existing loans, savings, investments and major goals, an Investment professional can assess the complete picture and suggest a more suitable 360-degree structure.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,
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www.holisticinvestment.in/

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Mutual Funds, Financial Planning Expert - Answered on Sep 13, 2026

Asked by Anonymous - Sep 13, 2026
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Hello sir, I am a mbbs second year student (about to finish) and currently earn about 50K from a part time job. After house expenses my savings are around 20K. I have recently invested in following sip- Parag Parikh direct growth 2.5K monthly ; hdfc large and mid cap 2.5K monthly ; hdfc defense 1K monthly I wish to grow this money in 5 years to somewhat amount to afford a down payment for a house on home loan as soon as I start my pg Any suggestions about my current sip and where should I put rest of my money?
Ans: It is good that you have started investing while still in your second year of MBBS. Building the saving habit at this stage can give you a strong financial base when your medical career grows.

You currently save around Rs.20,000 every month. Your present SIP is Rs.6,000, leaving around Rs.14,000 for other financial priorities.

» Your 5-Year House Goal

A 5-year period is relatively short for an equity-heavy portfolio, especially when the money is specifically required for a house down payment.

Your PG admission and career transition may also bring large expenses. So, the house fund should not depend entirely on equity market returns.

I would suggest keeping the house down-payment goal separate from your long-term wealth creation.

– Money required within 5 years: moderate-risk investments with increasing debt allocation as the goal approaches.

– Money required after 10 years: equity-oriented mutual funds can have a larger role.

» Review of Your Existing SIPs

Your portfolio has three different exposures:

– A diversified equity fund gives broad exposure and can remain a core long-term holding.

– A large and mid-cap fund can also be useful for long-term wealth creation.

– A defence-sector fund is a thematic investment. It can be more volatile because its performance depends heavily on one sector.

For a 5-year house goal, I would not make the thematic fund a major part of your savings. You may consider keeping the exposure limited and directing fresh money towards diversified investments.

» Direct Plan Vs Regular Plan

You are currently using direct mutual fund plans. Direct plans have a lower expense ratio because there is no distributor commission.

However, for a young investor starting his financial journey, the service and review support available through an MFD can be valuable.

A regular plan through an AMFI-registered MFD can provide:

– Portfolio review and rebalancing support.

– Help in matching investments with your changing goals.

– Guidance when markets fall sharply.

– Assistance with nominations, transactions and documentation.

– Review when your income changes substantially after MBBS and during PG.

The cost difference should therefore be evaluated along with the service you actually receive. If you are comfortable selecting, monitoring and reviewing everything yourself, direct plans can be suitable. Otherwise, regular plans through an MFD can offer useful ongoing support.

» Where To Put The Remaining Rs.14,000

I would not immediately put the entire balance into equity SIPs.

Your first priority should be an emergency reserve. Since you are studying and working part-time, your income may change during PG.

You can divide the remaining savings broadly into:

– Rs.8,000–Rs.10,000 towards a safe house/PG reserve.

– Rs.4,000–Rs.6,000 towards additional long-term wealth creation.

The safe portion can be built through suitable bank deposits or high-quality short-duration debt-oriented investments, depending on your exact need and tax position.

» Do Not Take A Large Home Loan Too Early

This is especially important in your case.

Your income may rise significantly after PG, but your education and career path can also involve relocation, fees and other expenses.

Buying a house immediately after starting PG may therefore put unnecessary pressure on your cash flow.

It may be better to first build:

– Emergency fund.

– PG education fund.

– House down-payment fund.

– Adequate health insurance.

– Personal term insurance when you have financial dependants.

Then decide the home-loan amount based on your stable post-PG income.

» A Better 360-Degree Approach

Your present age gives you a major advantage: time.

Do not focus only on maximising the SIP return. Focus on building financial flexibility.

For the next few years:

– Continue disciplined monthly investing.

– Keep the house corpus separate from retirement/long-term wealth.

– Reduce dependence on the thematic fund.

– Build an emergency reserve.

– Avoid unnecessary loans and lifestyle commitments.

– Increase SIPs whenever your income rises.

Once you complete PG and your income becomes stable, you can substantially increase your equity SIP and build wealth much faster.

» Final Insights

Your starting point is quite strong for an MBBS student. The important thing now is not to chase very high returns.

Your 5-year house goal needs capital protection as the date comes closer. Your long-term wealth goal can take more equity risk.

With disciplined saving now and a meaningful SIP increase after PG, you can create a much stronger financial position before taking a home loan.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,
AMFI-Registered MFD – ARN 4188

www.holisticinvestment.in/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramalingamcfp/

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Mutual Funds, Financial Planning Expert - Answered on Sep 12, 2026

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Sir, I have a lic jeevan suraksha poliy plan 122 - 27 Yrs with terminal Bonus, Without Life Cover, Policy Issue date 1.7.2001, VEsting Date 30.3.2028, yearly Premium Rs 9918/-Monthly Annuity Rs 9990/- - NCO - Rs 1200000/- . I wanted to now if LIC actually declares any SRB in addition to NCO for policy. and If yes, What would be the Approximate Corups available to me on the vesting date for me to choose between the Options
Ans: You have given the important policy details, and the vesting date is quite close. This is a useful time to review the available options carefully.

Your policy appears to be the old deferred annuity plan, Plan 122, issued in 2001. The plan provides for a deferred annuity and includes provision for a terminal bonus.

» Will you get SRB in addition to Rs. 12 lakh NCO?

The important point is that the benefit in your policy should not be assumed to be a normal Simple Reversionary Bonus (SRB), like in a traditional participating endowment policy.

For this particular plan, the benefit structure refers to a Final Additional Bonus / Terminal Bonus payable at vesting, subject to LICs declaration and the terms applicable to your policy.

Therefore:

– Your Rs. 12 lakh NCO is the important base figure.

– A terminal/final additional bonus may be payable in addition to this amount.

– The bonus cannot be safely estimated merely by applying the current LIC bonus rates.

– The final amount will depend on the bonus actually declared by LIC for your particular policy at vesting.

So, I would not advise you to assume a particular bonus amount before LIC confirms it.

» Approximate corpus at vesting

Since your vesting date is 30.03.2028, there is still some time left.

For planning purposes, I would treat Rs. 12 lakh as the presently known NCO and consider the terminal bonus as an additional amount, rather than building your retirement decision around an assumed bonus.

A reasonable planning approach is:

– Base amount: Rs. 12 lakh NCO.

– Plus: terminal/final additional bonus, if declared and applicable.

– Final vesting value: to be confirmed by LIC before you exercise the annuity option.

I would be cautious about giving you a speculative corpus figure. It may look useful today, but it can create the wrong expectation.

» One important point about your Rs. 9,990 monthly annuity

You have mentioned:

– NCO: Rs. 12 lakh

– Monthly annuity: Rs. 9,990

– Annual premium: Rs. 9,918

– Policy term: 27 years

– Vesting: 30.03.2028

At vesting, you should obtain a written quotation from LIC showing the NCO after applicable bonus and the annuity payable under each available option.

The choice exercised at vesting is important because it determines your future pension structure and other benefits.

» What I suggest you do before 30.03.2028

About 6–12 months before vesting, ask LIC for a written statement showing:

– Present NCO.

– Terminal/final additional bonus credited or payable.

– Final amount available at vesting.

– Monthly annuity under each available option.

– Whether any commutation option is available to you.

– Death-benefit provisions under each option.

– Whether the Rs. 9,990 monthly annuity mentioned in your policy document remains applicable.

This is much safer than relying on an old policy document or verbal information.

» 360-degree retirement assessment

The bigger question is not only whether the corpus becomes Rs. 12 lakh or somewhat higher.

You should compare:

– The final LIC vesting amount.

– Pension available under each option.

– Whether you need regular income after 2028.

– Whether preserving capital for your family is important.

– Your other retirement assets and monthly income.

– Tax treatment of the income, where applicable.

– Liquidity required for medical and other emergencies.

Since this is an old policy and you have already paid premiums for many years, I would not suggest surrendering it at this stage without first checking the exact vesting benefits.

» Final Insights

Yes, your policy may have a terminal/final additional bonus in addition to the NCO, but I would not treat it as a guaranteed SRB or assume a fixed bonus amount.

For your decision-making, Rs. 12 lakh should presently be treated as the known base. The additional terminal bonus should be confirmed by LIC closer to the vesting date.

Most importantly, please obtain the official vesting quotation from LIC before choosing the annuity option. Once you have that quotation, the different options can be compared properly from an income, liquidity and family-benefit perspective.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

AMFI-Registered MFD – ARN 4188

www.holisticinvestment.in

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramalingamcfp/

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Mutual Funds, Financial Planning Expert - Answered on Sep 11, 2026

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I AM AGED ABOUT 56 AND HAVING A MEDICLAIM POLICY COVERING RS. 8.00 (EIGHT LAC) FOR ME AND MY SPOUSE WITH ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY FROM LAST 10 YEARS, SOME ONE SUGGESTING ME FOR TOP UP PLAN FOR THE ABOVE POLICY, WILL IT BE HELPFUL. PLEASE ADVICE.
Ans: » Your Existing Health Cover

Maintaining the same mediclaim policy for around 10 years is a strong positive. Continuity can be very useful, especially as you are now 56.

Your present Rs. 8 lakh family cover may be adequate for smaller hospital expenses, but it may not be sufficient for a major hospitalisation in future.

So, considering your age, adding extra health cover is worth evaluating.

» Is a Top-up Helpful?

Yes. A top-up can be a cost-effective way to increase your overall health protection.

A top-up generally works after a specified deductible is crossed. For example, if the deductible is Rs. 8 lakh, the top-up starts paying only after eligible medical expenses cross that level.

Hence, your existing policy and the top-up can work together.

However, please do not select a top-up only because the premium is low.

» Top-up vs Super Top-up

This is an important point.

A normal top-up usually considers the deductible for each claim separately.

A super top-up generally considers the deductible based on total eligible medical expenses during the policy period.

For a family, a super top-up can often provide better practical protection.

Example: Suppose there are two hospitalisations in one year. The first costs Rs. 6 lakh and the second Rs. 5 lakh. A super top-up may consider the total eligible expenses, subject to its policy conditions.

So, compare both structures carefully.

» Do Not Disturb Your Existing Policy

Since you have maintained the existing policy for about 10 years, I would generally not suggest replacing it merely to get a larger cover.

Your existing policy may have valuable continuity benefits and accumulated waiting-period advantages.

First explore increasing protection through an additional top-up or super top-up.

» Important Conditions to Check

Before buying the additional cover, check these points carefully:

– Whether the deductible is individual or family based.

– Whether the deductible applies per claim or annually.

– Waiting periods for pre-existing diseases.

– Room-rent restrictions.

– Co-payment conditions.

– Disease-wise sub-limits.

– Coverage for daycare procedures.

– Cashless hospital network in your city.

– Restoration or refill benefits.

– Whether both you and your spouse are covered under the additional policy.

– Maximum entry age and renewal conditions.

– Whether the additional policy has its own waiting periods.

These conditions can matter more than a small difference in premium.

» Suggested Structure

At age 56, I would prefer a layered health-insurance structure rather than depending only on Rs. 8 lakh.

You can consider:

– Continue your existing Rs. 8 lakh policy.

– Add a suitable super top-up with a meaningful additional cover.

– Keep a separate emergency medical reserve for expenses not fully covered by insurance.

– Review the total family health protection every 2-3 years.

The exact additional cover should depend on your city, spouse age, health history, existing policy terms and premium affordability.

» Final Insights

Your existing 10-year policy is valuable. So, do not surrender or discontinue it without a proper comparison.

Adding a top-up can definitely strengthen your protection. However, I would specifically compare a super top-up also before taking the decision.

At 56, increasing health insurance protection now can give you much better peace of mind for the coming years. The earlier you arrange adequate cover, the better, because health insurance becomes more important as age increases.

Best Regards,

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AMFI-Registered MFD – ARN 4188

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramalingamcfp/

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