Originally posted by: Baarish_Sim
It's not his responsibility, nor is it Akshara's yet she's going to go on a mission to save everyone's relationships. But that's beside the point.
I guess it's just a comparison in my head that I couldn't help but draw from the beginning of the season. Abhimanyu and Neil's biggest grievance was the fact that they've always felt alone, despite living in such a grand home. They've both seen their mother (figure?) get abused by her husband, and it's left such a scarring mark on them. Yet, how they've tackled the situation is completely different. Neil's heart grew bigger and more selfless despite it whereas Abhimanyu's grew colder (until Akshara came along) and focused on his self-interest (only protecting Manjari and caring about his happiness). Neither approach is wrong, they're both rooted in trauma and a means to protect oneself. I condemn no one, rather I relate as I've lived both sides.
But, if I was Shefali, I would feel bad for my husband who has given more than he's received and overlooked by his parents and brother. I would point it out, hopefully in a more calm rational setting with a solution in mind rather than insecurity.
Similarly, Parth, Anisha and Nishta felt alone/unseen by their parents and saw their maternal figure (who they definitely like more than both their parents combined, idk about love), Manjari, get abused. And they've all handled it in different ways. Anisha's was to flee the situation and find her happiness elsewhere whereas Parth stayed (I presume because of family). Their pain is not comparable to Abhi's but it is rooted in a similar cause so the expectation would be to look out for and understand each other.
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