Originally posted by: funny_fubar
Ohh ya I was in the exact same situation. The mindset is bs, by the way. I just waited and waited to do so many things after marriage, and now some of them are bot even possible 😐 So I can only share my experience- it does not really work out as you expect. I am not saying I am unhappy in marriage, but having a partner is an added responsibility. An do you think it stops with marriage- once it is done, Indian parents plan for your career and kids and them thier lives too.
Please travel. I have a single working mother, so I understand how you feel. But 10 years later, you will regret it 😕 Do little things that make you happy even if your mother or family disapproves. I missed out so much of my youth in fear, guilt and trying to be a responsible daughter 😐
The thing is, as you get further caught in the constructs of society, the more difficult it will get to come out. Take the time to travel and meet new people now. Family will find it weird initially and may put up resistance. But it is worth fighting for. Atleast I wish I had the courage to fight 😐