Christy Gogu | September 6, 2018
I am not sure about the rest of the world but at least in the Indian context, in-laws, especially of a woman are often painted in not-so-rosy shades. Growing up,...
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We were sitting in a rickshaw, heading back to our guest house, when he finally said, “May I have your number?…" I had been waiting for him to ask! ...
Continue ReadingFreda Howell McMahon | September 30, 2017
“You can get your partner to lead however you want; kick him or tell him the next move, but you do not lead!” joked our dance instructor, addressing the women...
Continue ReadingSusan Narjala | September 18, 2017
A version of this article first appeared in Her View From Home. Not too long ago my husband and I attended a marriage conference. Well, to be more precise, some...
Continue ReadingFreda Howell McMahon | May 29, 2017
There’s this show on Netflix called Heartland. I love it. I’m hooked. Each time a new season is uploaded, my husband knows I’m going to be glued to my laptop...
Continue ReadingRoshni Mathew | April 28, 2017
I started dating in my mid-teens. I made several silly choices which led me to experience physical and emotional relationships waaay before my time. I have a past which is...
Continue ReadingShruti Rajkumar | April 21, 2017
“Marriage is a very difficult relationship for nearly everyone and I’m sure you shouldn’t do it if you want a quiet little easy life.” Fay Weldon Before our wedding day,...
Continue ReadingRoshni Mathew | January 30, 2017
The day he asked me out, on 16th August 2012, he quoted these words to me, “Wanna pack your bags, something small Take what you need and we disappear Without...
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"You are not romantic," he said. "You're not romantic at all!" We were at the Mumbai airport, juggling luggage and our baby, headed home to Goa. I didn’t really have time...
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