I understand that people have different mindset when it comes to moral standards and values, I respect everyone's right to choose, let me just give a different spin on why I have to respectfully differ on some of your points.
Remember it is an open Forum where we can agree to disagree upholding and respecting everyone points of view. When Khushi left and went back to GH, Arnav wanted her to come back, he tried to woo her back both his way and her way, she refused to go, the contract marriage came up and they both confronted the issue, he wanted to tell everyone about it she did not want to, she said it would hurt her family, she refused to tell them the truth. I would think that respecting her wishes he did not give the details on how they got married. Now let me ask this, The Guptha's are aware of all of Shyam's shannigins, why would Khushi not tell them the Raizada's are aware of it now, are you saying that all this secrecy and lies going back and forth is acceptable, when will Payal and Khushi sit their parents down and tell them that Shyam's truth is out and as a Family they should all get it out in the open, before they wanted to protect Angali, that is no longer necessary she knows now, so tell me why Khushi and Payal don't let their parents know ? You see when you want to hold people accountable you have to do it across the board. I totally agree with you on the insults Madumatie encountered, it is wrong, I however do not agree on the point you made about Arnav stopping her from slapping Khushi because she is an aunt, respect is earned not a right, in the eyes of the law Khushi and Arnav is legally married, it is a registered marriage, contractual attachments added but legally so. In the culture however I understand certain rituals follows, she believes in them along with the family, he does not, he believes in living for each other, he values family and he has proven this with loyalty attached to it, he believes in progression in a positive way, he does not believe that a man and a woman is bonded by rituals but by love, those are his beliefs not anyone elses but he has put his aside and is respecting the wishes of everyone, I will say that Arnav is giving respect, he now deserves some back. Angali is strong on maritual rituals, is it saving her marriage to Shyam, no it isn't which leads to the conclusion of my post.
In all cultures we take marriage vows, at the time of the marriage it is suppose to be the prime focus in any marriage instead we tend to focus on the material aspect of the wedding, we focus on the food, the venue, and all the material aspects, clothes etc. we take the vows for granted, if we pay more attention to the vows which is the foundation to build and strengthen on, just maybe we would see Arnav's point of view on why he is of the mindset, I did not have all the rituals in my wedding, my vows I took with my husband was tested throughout my marriage and it lasted till death do we part, I had a simple civil ceremony it lasted for 38 years. You see my husband, God rest his soul was of Arnav's mindset, his parents wanted all the hoopla, he didn't, he became successful as Arnav in business and made each day a memorable one for us, today I am happy he did that because he passed at 51 but he left my Kids and I with a lifetime of memories, it is all you need. This is why I am of the mindset of Arnav, he makes Khushi sad yes but he also gives her happiness, she takes the sadness and tries to understand why this is why she loves him, she understands him and for all the sadness he comes back to her with softness and love. I try to balance the scale and in doing that it gives equality. It is a long response I hope it speaks for the Forum members who differs just a bit from your point of view. Response without prejudice.
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