NaiRan: Of Crossroads and Cross-purposes

What a start to the relationship this is for Karan and Naina! Where nobody understands what the other is saying, where they hear but don't listen.

Naina's trying hard to move forward. To bury all their not-so-good past encounters and start afresh. She had the best of intention, from the ring ceremony right to her apologizing. As for the ring-rasm, really, I don't know whom to feel worse for - Naina was shocked at the reaction she got. And Karan? Sitting in a room full of people who just didn't understand him, the pressure of expectations he felt, how hesitantly he reached into the milk - and just freaked out by such a little touch. I wonder what it is like to be surrounded by people you really love and who love you, too, but yet, feel so alienated from everyone?

Originally posted by: .bintAli.

Naina's trying hard to move forward. To bury all their not-so-good past encounters and start afresh. She had the best of intention, from the ring ceremony right to her apologizing. As for the ring-rasm, really, I don't know whom to feel worse for - Naina was shocked at the reaction she got. And Karan? Sitting in a room full of people who just didn't understand him, the pressure of expectations he felt, how hesitantly he reached into the milk - and just freaked out by such a little touch. I wonder what it is like to be surrounded by people you really love and who love you, too, but yet, feel so alienated from everyone?

I loved it how Naina was ready to apologize and offer a new start for the both of them. Even she knows that they are nowhere near the "married" base but every good relation should start with friendship, no? But Karan - as you put it - just broke my heart. How he thought she knows everything, he was defensive already although, a little resigned maybe even relieved... and then, the realization, "No, she doesn't know anything- She misunderstands me just like everyone else does."

Guess that is what ticked him off. Obviously, he cannot expect her to understand him straight away. But mayb, unknowingly, he is giving this marriage more meaning than he admits and thus, hoped that she might be different... the way she started her apology might have made him hope even if he didn't show nor admit it. But then, it didn't matter what was rational and what wasn't - he was stuck at the realization that she is like everyone else - who has misunderstood him. Hurt him. Thus, he is not just reluctant to let her in but completely unwilling to.

Tough 😆

I was wondering the same. Why does Karan expect Naina to understand him? Has she unknowingly made a bit of space for herself in him by being considerate of his no touch issue??

Originally posted by: -Namita-

I was wondering the same. Why does Karan expect Naina to understand him? Has she unknowingly made a bit of space for herself in him by being considerate of his no touch issue??

I guess it might be related to her noticing his aversion to touch. Also, but that is only my own guess, he might give their marriage more weight than he, himself, is realizing, atm, so that might be playing a role into his disappointment, as well. Plus, Naina keeps approaching him to be friends - she did it at the wedding and is doing it now. Therefore, he might have thought that somewhere, she understands - because other people clearly do not keep coming back once they see how "weird" he is. Yet, she does. Might also be that the fact she spoke out her misunderstanding like truth (that she believes they are) that hit a nerve- like, no matter how often it happens, how often he is misunderstood, he doesn't get used to it 🤔

Originally posted by: .bintAli.

I guess it might be related to her noticing his aversion to touch. Also, but that is only my own guess, he might give their marriage more weight than he, himself, is realizing, atm, so that might be playing a role into his disappointment, as well. Plus, Naina keeps approaching him to be friends - she did it at the wedding and is doing it now. Therefore, he might have thought that somewhere, she understands - because other people clearly do not keep coming back once they see how "weird" he is. Yet, she does. Might also be that the fact she spoke out her misunderstanding like truth (that she believes they are) that hit a nerve- like, no matter how often it happens, how often he is misunderstood, he doesn't get used to it 🤔

Does that make any sense? 😆

I finally watched the episode and I swear I'm dumbfounded. I have no idea who to feel bad for.

Originally posted by: -Namita-

I finally watched the episode and I swear I'm dumbfounded. I have no idea who to feel bad for.

Naina tried but for all the wrong reasons. She doesn't know whatever the truth is, so not her fault. She is trying to make the best of a situation. One thing is certain that Naina is never ever going to make fun of Karan again.

I felt that for a little while, Karan appreciated the apology but the moment she said rishta, he did the only thing he knows. Was harsh and put up his defensive walls.

He is going to feel bad when he sees Naina crying. Not sure if he is ever going to witness it.

As much as it was painful, it's going to be so much fun to watch them both grow and dying to see how their relationship will progress.

I agree Di. He was listening to her and considering her apology and then she said rishta and he lost it! 😆

Naina will grow up a lot in this relationship. They both will actually.

If we are to go by their segments, they relationship starts building almost immediately. That's what I got. Naina will keep trying, he will keep pushing her away but for how long. His resolve will break eventually!!