1.) of course I remember 😂 Bechara AJ was 😮 when Guddan told him go be Chutki who she can share her Dil Ke Baat with 😂 the epic Ringmaster n Zoo comparison 🤣 After the Chori Kand Guddan understood that it is hard to run a house and she is not ready to accept the responsibility, AJ said very Good.2.) Thats what I feel too she is thinking that a person who is friendly cannot be strict. She should look at her Saas Dadi is friendly but in some decision she is firm with Guddan.3.) Very well said 👏 and I agree with you.4.) I agree Guddan won Lakshmi heart, even after Lakshmi told her to stay away. Guddan didnt listen to her Bahu, she was stubborn, was protecting her Bahu from Rocky 👍 one of the purpose besides understanding being Saas when to be friendly or firm is. AJ wants Guddan’s confidence back that she can handle being a SAAS. Because somewhat AJ understand that Lomri is behind is wife level & lack of confidence saying Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega.5.) I also hate Saas Bahu tracks but our CVS has created beautiful track out cliche & taboo concepts n giving us beautiful Akshan relationship, adding character growth to Guddan n making Akshan relationship bond stronger.1.) If you remember, in one of the the earlier episodes Guddan was telling AJ that he didn't know how to run the household with love and affection, and ruled through fear instead. After that he gave her the keys just to show her that it's important to be firm and discipline or everything falls out of place. He also proved that he understood his DILs and their limitations better than Guddan did.
2.) I think Guddan's approach of being a friendly saas is fine, but she's confusing being firm with being mean.
3.) You can be firm in order to maintain discipline at home as a saas, and still be friendly and approachable so that your bahus feel your affection and have genuine respect for you.
4.) Guddan won Laxmi over not by her lectures or being sweet, but because she was firm when it came to taking action against Rocky. She showed Laxmi how to overcome her fear and not be victimized and since then, even if tough times (like at the hospital or now to face Bua's challenge). she has been encouraging Laxmi and helping her be strong. She was not just a friend but a mentor of sorts in these situations, without consciously thinking of doing so. Guddan has what it takes, but since she never received the right training from Kaushalya, her inner skills haven't been revealed or polished. Now is the time for this to happen.
5.) Usually I hate saas-bahu tracks and we have seen numerous shows where an orthodox family member makes the FL's life hell where she has to bend to her will or win her heart by meeting up to the buzurg's "standards". Our CVs have gone a different route, that Guddan has to politely prove her point to Bua but will also evolve her thinking along the way, resulting in a further growth and maturity of her character.