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Love, marriage, relationship, blah, blah, blah
Sunday, May 24, 2009
The post has reference to a discussion with my fellow cab passenger recently.
She was frank in admitting that marriage is a heavy relationship and you get bored of it after sometime, yet have to pursue it for the society.
It's up to the individuals to make it interesting, said I.
I admitted that I had been in and out of a few love affairs which she termed as mere infatuation. I could get out of most of those relations because I didn't see any light at the end of them or may be I got bored of them quickly-that happens with me. And of course, I didn't proclaim them in public.
But marriage is entirely a different ball game. It's not easy to come out of it once you are committed and at the same time no point in continuing when you are not entirely convinced of the relationship.
This might sound strange to a number of people who know me in person, but I was convinced after looking at couples who simply drag their marriage just to satisfy their families or society, without having a purpose.
We ended our discussion abruptly as we reached her drop point, and so will I end this post as it seems to be heading nowhere.
She was frank in admitting that marriage is a heavy relationship and you get bored of it after sometime, yet have to pursue it for the society.
It's up to the individuals to make it interesting, said I.
I admitted that I had been in and out of a few love affairs which she termed as mere infatuation. I could get out of most of those relations because I didn't see any light at the end of them or may be I got bored of them quickly-that happens with me. And of course, I didn't proclaim them in public.
But marriage is entirely a different ball game. It's not easy to come out of it once you are committed and at the same time no point in continuing when you are not entirely convinced of the relationship.
This might sound strange to a number of people who know me in person, but I was convinced after looking at couples who simply drag their marriage just to satisfy their families or society, without having a purpose.
We ended our discussion abruptly as we reached her drop point, and so will I end this post as it seems to be heading nowhere.
My take on Valentine's Day
Friday, February 13, 2009
I am neither an avid fan nor a vehement criticizer of the V-Day, but believe that it is meaningless to allocate a day for spreading love or expressing your love. This is akin to hoisting a flag to display patriotism during a National Festival and awakening your desh bhakti only after one year.
This day is a huge bonus for greeting card companies, gift shops, pubs and disco centers. With our X-gen and Y-gen going the US way, there is no stopping these mad fellas when it comes to spending money. May be the ongoing economic crisis should at least put a lid on their expenditure on this V-day. This day is also conveniently inserted in Indian movies to facilitate a few romantic moments, often poorly handled, between the lead pair.
As for opposers of this day, it's is not fair to allow our country men to work in western companies for survival, yet ask them to refrain from inheriting a few attractive and convenient practices like the V-day.
Hope a peaceful Valentine's Day celebration in India.
For some interesting facts about this day visit the following link.
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/boomerconsumer/archives/161916.asp
This day is a huge bonus for greeting card companies, gift shops, pubs and disco centers. With our X-gen and Y-gen going the US way, there is no stopping these mad fellas when it comes to spending money. May be the ongoing economic crisis should at least put a lid on their expenditure on this V-day. This day is also conveniently inserted in Indian movies to facilitate a few romantic moments, often poorly handled, between the lead pair.
As for opposers of this day, it's is not fair to allow our country men to work in western companies for survival, yet ask them to refrain from inheriting a few attractive and convenient practices like the V-day.
Hope a peaceful Valentine's Day celebration in India.
For some interesting facts about this day visit the following link.
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/boomerconsumer/archives/161916.asp
