Originally posted by: sneha_17
As per Amulya suggestion... I added my reply here..
I loved Shravan and Sumo equally in the beginning and admired Sumo.
Is it not true that she took Shravan always granted from childhood, she understood that he has trust issue and broken completely.
As a friend she should have did things more sensible.
I excepted more from Sumo because we are women and sensible than a man any day.
We are mentally strong, brave and balanced that's why I support Shravan.
If I had Shravan in my life once he back the first thing I would have done to talk with him even he ignores or insulted atleast for first few times.
I would have treasured that man who love me unconditionally.
Even I sacrifice him for my family I would try to ease his pain with different ways
I would kept my self respect intact more gracefully without making a fuss.
I would never let him drift.
I want Sumo to be more matured and sensible after knowing how bad parents he has
So this Suman don't deserve Shravan.
I am not blessed in my life to have such a man in my life.
I want to say that I respectfully disagree with you completely. And it is possible to love someone while recognising their weaknesses.
First of all- women are stronger, more balanced is just honestly so discrimatory. It is not true at all. People are people. Some are strong, some are weak, some are emotional, and some are all of these at different points in life. To say that is to do a disservice to men. I'm honestly wondering why you would think that.
As for sumo- I remember Shravan insulting her so many times. Not "one-two" times. Is her mental health not as important? Is it okay for Shravan to insult her publicly and privately because he "loves " her? The fact is that people ca love you and you can love them but it still would not mean that it was a healthy or happy relationship. Perhaps there are better ways to deal with Shravan- but sumo clearly does not know how to and she has tried hard enough. Time to let go.
We do not have the power to "make sure people don't drift"! Shravan is a grown man. If he has not learnt this much by now I doubt he ever will. You can take the donkey to a well but you cannot make him drink water! I'm not saying it can never happen- there are people who really can work miracles and can change people. But I feel at 26- people are the way they are. Nothing is impossible.
In GOOD relationships- love is not enough and neither is it the most important- respect, maturity, communication, trust- all these are equally important.
Sumo has tried quite enough- change should come from within.
Now let me tell you an anecdote. My best friend from 7th std is a guy who has had a terrible homelife. His father is a guy who hits his mom and his mom has a lot of problems. Not leaving her son problems but yelling at him, telling him bad words, sleepwalking and leaving their apartment at 2 in the night kind of problems. His dad then left his mom and has another family while being married to both women.
I will leave it up to you to think if his homelife compares to the fictional Shravans.
My friend has problems- he gets anxious, he's very. Particular about certain stuff, has gone to therapy because he was depressed. But you know what my friend is not- CRUEL, vicious, mean. He gets angry at seemingly little things and we have had more fights that I can count. But we have always made up and never ever have either of us crossed a line while fighting. I have my insecurities and never has a fight escalated to a level where he would use something that would truly hurt me. He loves me and I love him. Completely platonic relationship. What I'm trying to say is that the world can be a hard and unfair place but yet we love and flourish. My friend is the most positive and strong guy I know. He sends me these super positive texts and when he feels like everything is too much he calls and we talk. He tells me how he feels, why life sucks and shit. I listen. He does not blame the world for his issues and does not act like woe is me. Oh and he's far far younger than Shravan. And it's not just me. We re a group of 4 friends. We all help him. If he ever crosses a line - I don't know if I would forgive him. I might not. Just because he loves me doesn't give him the right to hurt me. And just because I love him it doesn't mean I could forgive him. But you know what it's imaginary- because my friend is respectful, kind, empathetic and intelligent. He has CHOSEN to be this way. He chooses to do yoga and calm himself. He doesn't unfairly lash out at people. We are who we choose to be. I hope you can take something away from my real life.
I urge you to think more carefully.