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Posted: 14 years ago
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Am, back...Shilpa, all wise , at least . I think so...😆
Love marriage - a taboo...yes, very true...in some families,at least..they find it, repugnant...🤔
Man being a social animal, is answerable to, society,...most parents think.,so,.🤔... thankfully, mine don't...,, they were extremely liberal, to allow me n my siblings, to choose our soul-mates..❤️.🤗
As jaysp rightly said, they are scared for us,n yes, I have witnessed many failed marriages, both love n arranged 🥺...parents are not always right, after all they are human too, ...to err is human...its just that, they are overprotective,and have our best interests, at heart ... hence, their fears and its, repercussions...they feel that ,the amalgamation of two different cultures, can be a little, difficult 😕...can't blame them...but I feel only caste, creed , religion should not be the criteria for marriage...they have to look, beyond...the most important thing, whether the person your child has chosen, is good, caring..etc...hence I feel they need to try, and understand and get to know that concerned, person, better,before coming to a, decision.n should you find everything okay, go ahead, n support them, by showering your blessings, if not, try to shed light on the short comings.,and make them see reason...😊.
A girl has to make, all kinds of adjustments , once she marries, into a family...to what extent, depends upon them🤔...I have seen, same caste marriages,where the girl is facing lots of problems , because of the stark differences, in lifestyle...😕...so the question of adjustments due to different castes, religion, does not arise in this case,... at least..
Regarding the children, I feel they need to try ,and talk it out with their parents, in an amicable manner, take the help ,of a respected elder/acquaintance/relative etc..if things do not work, in your favour, but ,do not ever think ,of taking any, desparate measures, just to prove, your point...it is just, ludicrous...😒
However, I feel, most minds, in the metropolitan/bigger cities have undergone a drastic change in their outlook, 😊...barring, a minute/negligible few..😔.
As for Meeta,, she feels betrayed for having been ,kept in the dark.😔..and yes,I agree she seems to have concluded, that Anant is not good enough, without even trying to get to know him 😲,not to forget, that, she is not ready to hear out , both her daughters😒..she feels, Navya is wrong, for she has committed a blunder...😔
A thought provoking post,...from u,Shilpa...🤗
Edited by Aanchal15 - 14 years ago
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Posted: 14 years ago
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Shilpa, Congrats for the first post...Great subject...

Answer to your question unfortunately is yes. Each and every person will agree that falling in love is no sin. But..But..But they wont let own daughter or son to fall in love.
The parents prefer not to step out of the traditional norms when its a matter concerning own kid. Meeta maa told Navya that she is her best friend. When she find out about Anant, all the friendship went to drain and she turned into a protective mother. Agree with the other comments that it's the fear which makes a parent to impose restrictions on children. We can't blame the parents for the fear which rules their mind. The media digs out loads of unpleasant news regarding the youth and it's quite natural that a parent feels that they only can make the right decision for the child. Even a love married couple in our society won't easily welcome the news if their son/daughter falls in love.
Parents should have a better understanding of children. They should realise that its the restrictions that force the children to tell lies. Parents shouldn't behave like Meeta maa who is not letting Navya to speak about her feelings. Meeta maa should speak with the daughter and see whether the guy is good for her. If the guy is bad the mother can explain and make her daughter understand about the same. If the guy is good and perfect the mother should support the daughter and guide her all the way.
Don't know when the Indian youths will get the freedom to choose the life partner. Me thinks, we ourselves should set an example when our on kids grow up😃
Edited by Reshmi_AnYa - 14 years ago
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Posted: 14 years ago
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I fully agree with jaysp.Well said jaysp👏
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Posted: 14 years ago
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What a nice topic you have opened..completely thought provoking.
I agree to all of you that falling in love is still considered out of bounds in our society.But I have seen drastic changes in the mentality and way people perceive love marriages.
20-25 years ago, thinks were very different, we hardly used to come across couples who had love marriages.
But now, every other couple I meet is in a relationship or has had a love marriage.😊
Regarding the parents point of view, I think its completely fair on their part of being extra cautious.
After all no parent wants problems in his/her child.A proper and soulful communication is what is needed for the present generation.
At the end its up to us, how we project ourselves in front of our parents.If our actions are one of responsibility and maturity, parents do get our message across.They do try and apprehend our views and our will.
Falling is love is not a sin...it has never been and it will never be.😃It is one of the most beautiful feeling in the world.And everyone has the right to experience that once.😳😃
I am a strong believer in love and love marriages...and just want to say, if you the find your right partner..go all out to get him/her!!!😃
Edited by Nidhi82 - 14 years ago
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Posted: 14 years ago
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@Nidhi - beautiful post, dear😃 ..., so agree, if you find your perfect future better half, do not let go, there is no room for regrets , later...😃.
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Posted: 14 years ago
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Originally posted by: Aanchal15

@Nidhi - beautiful post, dear😃 ..., so agree, if you find your perfect future better half, do not let go, there is no room for regrets , later...😃.


Thank you, thank you Aanchal🤗
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Posted: 14 years ago
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hey congratulations for your first post...very interesting subject indeed.
Falling in love is not a taboo but meetas behavior is somewhat weird makes us think why parents of today are behaving this strict with their children!!!!she literally is forcing navya to not stand firm with her decision of loving someone.moreover she didnt give anant a chance to prove himself which actually renu di gave him.honestly speaking i didnt expect this kinda reaction from navyas family rather i thought anants family will create chaos..so if navyas family is not granting the situation then lot more hungama will be seen when anants family will get to know the facts.creatives here are trying to impose a wrong idea by showing navyas family open minded yet so conservative at this point of time.anyway the idea of love a taboo is not the concept of modern india so i strongly disagree love being a taboo
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Posted: 14 years ago
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People say that when you are loving some one , you don't get to see the negative things .

Once you get married and stay together , then only these things will come into picture, and that may be the reason of failure of love marriages .
I am from a state where love marriage is still kept a taboo. If an elder one does a love marriage ,
it is difficult to get an alliance for the younger one as well .
Regarding me , I cannot live with and adjust to the faith and traditions of another religion .
So no chance of love marriage for me 😳
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Posted: 14 years ago
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@divyasn - agree, when the couple is dating, they meet for a lesser time interval, where each is trying to show the other only his/hers virtues. ...after the wedding, u tend to take each other for granted...n your negative points come forth... meaning u were not truthful from the beginning of your relationship...this , mostly becomes the catalyst for most misunderstandings in a marriage...
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Posted: 14 years ago
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Originally posted by: Aanchal15

@divyasn - agree, when the couple is dating, they meet for a lesser time interval, where each is trying to show the other only his/hers virtues. ...after the wedding, u tend to take each other for granted...n your negative points come forth... meaning u were not truthful from the beginning of your relationship...this , mostly becomes the catalyst for most misunderstandings in a marriage...

The same is applicable for arranged marriage also. Whether love or arranged the success of a marriage depends on the love and understanding of the couple.

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