“The increase in divorce rates is scary”, sighed my mother.
“I work in HR, Mom, and the attrition rates are scarier than that.”
“Why can’t young people commit themselves?”
“Their values are different. The medium that connects is fluid, and expectations keep changing.”
“We were taught there are no options to go back. It made us stick together for life, but it does get claustrophobic.”
She looks embarrassed and quickly changes the topic, worrying that she has revealed too much.
I wipe a tear and move away. Perhaps I chose to stay single, watching the toxicity of my parents’ relationship.
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amazin and a really well put together piece Reena! I enjoyed reading! X
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Thank you so much!
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It is not just about having no choice, limited options or societal pressures, it is also about conditioning and arranged marriages rarely gave love much importance. Perhaps the future generations are veering to the other extreme.
I love this, Reena. Sometimes we make choices based on second-hand experiences.
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I guess it happens most of the time. Thank you, Punam!
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You are welcome, Reena.
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I believe many have chosen to be single precisely because we had to watch our parents, who were doomed to remain together hate each other for so many years. Very relatable subject matter.
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Each story is unique. Some people spend a lifetime justifying their reasons to get married.
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So emotive, can relate, Reena. Without financial independence, choice, no option, indeed, as Avinight says.
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Absolutely. Thanks, Indira!
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We have to commit ourselves to make a relationship work. We also need to know when it is time to walk away. Well-written, Reena.
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Thank you so much!
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You’re welcome, Reena.
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She could see the damage, so sad.
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Thank you 😔
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Relationships are like electric items these days, they break before they reach their warranties. It’s a shame that love never seems to last these days. It can be so beautiful, I love the way you conveyed this and the last indicating daughter was following her parents love story. Well done.
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Thank you, Mason!
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You’ve used this image very well! This is a very sad reality of like Reena, that you’ve written about. Thanks for joining in.
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Thank you, Sadje!
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You’re welcome my friend
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Beautifully conveyed! I think it true for the the generations that came before us. No choice. No options.
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Thank you so much!
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