Originally posted by: naava
Ume (can i call you that?), i understand what you are saying but i am looking at it from a different perspective. At the very beginning, Arjun made only half hearted efforts to reach Ovi to tell her. Then when the roof caved in he still didn't try. He could have / should have told his father that talking to Ovi couldn't wait until DK got back from Australia. Then when they had the "engagement party" instead of pretending he was in agreement, he needed to sit down - with his friend Ovi - and repeat their history to her (remember she was shocked to learn that Arjun loved her when DK called and told her that). Have her remember they were always friends, and he always said only friends.
He needed to reassure her that he would be there for her as a friend. Like...you know ...a long hour or two conversation to make sure she was going to be alright ! He never did that. She was simply left high and dry. She had no closure whatsoever. One day he was affirming to the world he was going to marry her, the next day he was marrying someone else. Anyone would go crazy after that treatment. It just was not right at all. IF after all that she still tries to break up ARVI, then that's another matter. Still he could tell her even then he will be her friend if and when she is willing to respect his decision.
Now of course, so much has happened. Everyone is suffering. I think that ARVI belong together, they are a darling and sweet jodi, but the whole situation was handled sooo badly.