Relationships

Many years ago, I asked my friend, “What makes you feel secure in your marriage?”She replied, “I have full confidence in my husband.” And then she asked me the same question.Even I was surprised by my…

When I was around three years old, people would visit me not only because I was cute, but also before taking exams or starting any important work. People believed that whatever page I opened in their book…

I went to an all-girls school, quite unaware of the world of boys. After finishing school, I enrolled in a computer course. There, I experienced a new emotion: attraction to boys. However, since I wasn’t used…

My grandfather loved his sister. Every weekend, he took us to visit her home. I enjoyed playing with his sister’s grandsons, but did not like their father, my uncle. He always made fun of my sisters…

When I first saw my rented apartment in a residential colony, I liked it immediately. It was a 50-year-old house, but what made me agreeable was, I could connect with it. It was pretty cool from…

One day, Sharma Ji proudly told me, “My son has settled abroad.” I said, “Good to hear that.” (I felt jealous) He continued, “My son has asked me to visit him. Soon we will be traveling…

My parents wanted me to excel in everything - singing, dancing, swimming, football, and academics.  My interest in subjects slowly turned into hatred. I lived in constant fear of my parents that any sudden change in…

As a young boy, I quickly learned that to survive in this world, I had to get along with difficult people. Overlooking their weakness and focusing on the bright side seemed like the right thing to…

I had 1 lakh in my account and 3 lakhs in a fixed deposit when I rented an apartment and started living independently. That 1 lakh was a great moral support. The situation got better after…

Although I was illiterate, I managed to educate my children. Two of my sons became doctors and settled abroad, while my two daughters became professionals and married. I was happy and proud of them. During times…