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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 30, 2025Hindi
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I think about a person most of the time , I might get an affection towards her. But I want to remove the thoughts of her from my head as I not in her priority list. How to do that? Moreover I am little shy so can't express my feelings

Ans: Dear Anonymous,
It happens sometimes, yeah? You like someone and they don't! You have built a dream castle and made them a King/Queen there already...then reality hits that it has been one-sided and then your mind which has already jumped fences now finds its difficult to erase all of it. But, if there's no way that she is interested, then do just this...
But if you think that she also feels the way you but can't express, one of you has to break the ice. Be the one to do that and start by asking her out to coffee...if she says NO, respect this...she may have a change of heart sometime...

All the best!
Anu Krishna
Mind Coach|NLP Trainer|Author
Drop in: www.unfear.io
Reach me: Facebook: anukrish07/ AND LinkedIn: anukrishna-joyofserving/

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Hi, I am 33 years old; happily married for the last 4 years and have a 3 year old kid.There is no problem in my married life however I had a huge crush on one of my batchmates during college days.The entire college knew about it including the girl but it never materialized further as I was never able to confess directly to her.We parted ways after college and I accepted that this girl was not for me and moved on. This was during the pre-social media era. However, off late, especially during lockdown I came across her photos on FB/Insta and my old emotions resurfaced. Now there is not a single day when I don't remember her and think about an alternate life with her.It's not like that I don’t love my wife anymore or romance has fizzled out between us but it seems that old crush is constantly on my mind and I’m not able to get her off my mind.I can’t tell this to that girl as she is already married and has no contact anymore with me. I can’t tell this to my wife as well because she has absolutely no hint about it.I am just thinking about how to get this monkey off my back and erase that girl completely out of my memory. I tried to block her on social media, but it doesn’t help much. It feels like some unfinished business which keeps bothering me every moment.Can you advise me how to get out of this situation?
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The challenge of What IS v/s What could have been!

Our minds over time have been trained to ‘CHASE’ what we don’t have/possess and dream of what it could have been if we had it in the first place.

Indulging in this can lead you to creating an alternate rosy reality that you start to live and feel is true.

Let’s get back to the factual reality, yeah?

You are married with a 3-year-old child; happy.

Social media intervenes, throws you off balance as you reminisce and feel each emotion come alive; and well, the girl is married as well!

Here’s reworking the situation for you.

Erasing memories doesn’t happen, you can only dull them over time as the feeling diminishes. And you do seem to be willing to move on…

Yes, moving on is the answer when you know that there truly isn’t a future with the other girl.

Why would you focus on something that’s a fairy tale, why would you not focus on your romance filled marriage more?

Sometimes, boredom can lead to leaning into newness and freshness and also what could have been!

I would point you in the direction on more focus and leaning into your marriage; making it exciting, bringing in freshness and newness.

Spend more time as a couple; have someone watch over the child while you rekindle the spice in your marriage.

Instead of focusing on avoiding the other girl, do you feel that you must start to put your energies into your marriage?

You might see your wife in a new light altogether that might create room for ‘being’ with her more. Newer focus, newer perspectives, newer feelings…

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Hy Sir, I am a PCB student who passed HSC in 2024 with 45% marks. Now I want to pursue Computer Science Engineering but I don't have Maths as a subject and my improvement exam option is also not available. So I am planning to drop a year and appear for the Isolated Maths exam in July/August 2026 to become eligible for MHT-CET PCM in 2027. I wanted to ask whether this pathway is valid for MHT-CET and CSE admissions. Also, will the 2 year gap and two separate results (HSC 2024 and Maths 2026) create any problem during admission process? And if my MHT-CET score is good, can I still get admission in a decent CSE college despite this situation? If possible, please also suggest some good colleges I should target. Additionally, if this plan does not work out for any reason, I wanted to ask whether BCA or BSc IT can also lead to a good career in the tech field in the future? Because I am very confused between these options and I really want to make the right decision at this stage of my life. I would really appreciate your guidance on this Sir.
Ans: Do you have any specific reasons for your low score in HSC? If you really care about the field you choose, all programs and domains are good. You should also keep improving your technical and non-technical skills, and your career success will depend on how well you network through professional social media like LinkedIn and how often you research job markets. Coming to your questin, yes, your path works, as you asked. Isolated Maths (July/Aug 2026) makes you MHT-CET PCM eligible (Physics+Maths required); most colleges will accept a 2-year gap and separate marksheets if you are ready with Maths before verification. If you really want to get into top engineering colleges like PICT/VIT Pune, COEP/SPIT Mumbai, and others, you need to score above the 96th or 97th percentile. If you don't feel very confident about MH-CET, it's better to choose BCA or BSc It. As I said before, your CGPA isn't the only thing that matters for success in your career; your other skills and qualities are also important. It would also be a good idea to apply to or register with 3–4 more well-known private engineering colleges in and out of Maharashtra State. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Asked by Anonymous - Mar 20, 2026Hindi
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My husband suspects I am having an affair with my neighbour. When he is away, sometimes my neighbour helps me fix things at home because his wife and I are good friends. When i make something nice, I offer it to him as well. His wife also comes home and we chat during lunch or have coffee together. But he chooses to only talk about my friendship with the male neighbour. I always leave the door open to avoid any suspicion but this has been leading to daily arguments at home. How do I fix this situation without hurting my friendship?
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Obviously, what is not seen can only be imagined and your husband is imagining a story that is filled with doubt and suspicion.
One way that you can ease this:
- call your neighbor home for a light chat when your husband is at home
Let your husband see for himself what actually is the real deal...as you do this, I would also suggest that you reflect on why there is so much insecurity in your husband...what makes him have these suspicions?
Today, you are in a position to actually ease his doubts, but if this becomes a habit, it is just fueling his behavior even more and there maybe a time in the future when there will be no way in which you can prove your innocence, what then?

So, this one time to maintain peace at home, do this BUT please work on trust issues within the marriage; it can be a deal breaker...

All the best!
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Sir,I wants to Know using MF Portfolio Overlap Calculator Online, what is the Range of Overlap is Permissible /Acceptable for Good MFs .i.e Canara Large Cap and Nippon Large Cap,Overlap calculator show high % of overlap,What is the General Acceptable Range of Overlap we need to Keep as All MF are Same Stock Like HDFC,RIL,Infosys,etc Please explain.
Ans: You are asking a very thoughtful question. Checking portfolio overlap shows you are focusing on quality diversification. This is an important step in building a strong mutual fund portfolio.

» What Portfolio Overlap Means

Portfolio overlap shows how many stocks are common between two funds
Large cap funds often hold same top companies
Stocks like large private banks, IT companies and energy companies appear in many funds
So some overlap is normal and unavoidable

Overlap is not always bad. Excessive overlap reduces diversification.

» Why Large Cap Funds Show High Overlap

Large cap universe is limited
Most funds invest in top 50 or 100 companies
Fund managers prefer stable leaders
Therefore same stocks appear repeatedly
Hence large cap funds naturally show higher overlap

So high overlap in large cap category is common.

» General Acceptable Range Of Overlap

Below 30 percent – Very good diversification
30 to 50 percent – Acceptable and manageable
50 to 60 percent – Slightly high, review required
Above 60 percent – Too high, avoid holding both

This is a practical guideline, not a strict rule.

» Your Example Assessment

Two large cap funds usually show high overlap
Both invest in same top companies
Holding two similar large cap funds adds limited value
It increases duplication without improving diversification

Better to keep only one strong large cap fund.

» When High Overlap Is Still Acceptable

If investment styles are different
If one fund is more concentrated
If performance consistency is strong
If risk management differs

But in most cases, two large cap funds behave similarly.

» Better Portfolio Structure

Keep only one large cap fund
Add one flexi-cap or multi-cap fund
Add one mid-cap fund for growth
This reduces duplication
Improves diversification naturally

This structure is more efficient.

» What To Avoid

Holding multiple funds from same category
Selecting funds only based on past returns
Ignoring overlap completely
Frequently switching funds

Portfolio simplicity improves results.

» Finally
Some overlap is normal, especially in large cap funds. But when overlap crosses around 50 percent, it reduces diversification benefit. Instead of holding multiple similar funds, keeping fewer well-chosen funds gives better balance and clarity.

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