Sitara tells her sad story “I remember that day, the day of the month when I got my salary. As I walked in the door and hugged my daughter, my father-in-law, seated at the dining table, told me to resign the next day and give a one-month notice. “Ma is sick and you have to […]
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(As told to Team Bonobology) (Names changed to protect identities) I wasn’t used to doing housework I was born and brought up in Delhi in a joint family. We are a well-to-do family and the daughters of the house never did household chores. I had never stepped into a kitchen other than just to direct
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It’s a common sentiment to compare how we care for our parents with how our partners care for theirs. However, it’s important to remember that every family dynamic is unique, and there are a multitude of factors that can influence how we express love and support to our parents. (As told to Irewati Nag) His
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Don’t know how to deal with your in laws? Here are the 5 best ways to cope with horrible in laws.
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Revelations after marriage Arranged marriage is not the marriage ‘made in heaven’, nor is it a beautiful union of two souls and families belonging to the same caste, culture, social status, etc. etc. Basically, it is a marriage between the groom’s job and what the bride’s family can afford. And then with great pomp and
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Here is how living in a joint family after marriage worked out. How it feels, how you can handle, how to adjust, here is everything to know.
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A jealous mother-in-law can be like a wounded lioness if she is hurt or upset with you, even if for no fault of yours. She can turn vindictive and difficult. We get stories almost every day of women dealing with the travails of a jealous mother-in-law not knowing what to do. Their irrational behaviour and
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How to Deal With Difficult Mother In Law? Here are the top 5 ways to deal with your difficult mother in laws.
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Blame it on the patriarchy and its weird mindset, that all comes as a part of a package deal, we still consider a centuries-old custom as a sacrosanct rule for the 21st century. Living with the in-laws under the same roof and playing the role of daughter-in-law, wife, and mother every day is a lot
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In a society where tradition often dictates the path of life, breaking free can be a daunting task. For many women in India, the expectation to live with their in-laws after marriage can be a source of both joy and constraint. However, there are moments when the weight of societal expectations becomes too heavy, and
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