Moustache & Marriage
“Will you shave your moustache when we get married” These were the exact words, that broke the silence in a taxi moving through Mumbai city. Year 1997. One of those moments in my life, when I felt completely numb. Stuck for words. Senses were jammed and could not respond. I was in a taxi with this girl, dropping her to her place after a late evening of overtime work. It was a policy in my office that male members would accompany female members back home if they were to work late on projects. Till date, I have not understood this question. I can't fathom...
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When couples come to me for pre-marital counseling, I sometimes ask: “Why do you want to get married?” Whatever else, they say, they always give me the big reason; and the big reason is always the same. What do they say? “We love each other.” Then I ask a very unfair question: “Tell me, what do you mean by that?” There is silence. Then, one will say, “Oh… you know!” I guess maybe I do know. I think they are talking about a euphoric emotion that makes them oblivious to reality. They are the happiest they have ever...
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