The Dupeys sadly lack the ability to make decisions collectively as a family - their method is emotional blackmail. The first epi at Mansi's wedding when a lady comes with the offer for her son and insults Aarti - Shobha showed what the sherni in her in protecting Aarti (example of care with respect). Reminding her that the main reason she consented for a remarriage was because of Ansh - was care while reminding her of her need (not theirs). Mortgaging their house in order to get her married in a suitable manner - example of care and respect to maintain her dignity. Getting her home when G3 and Bua kicked her out - care and respect. But coercing at the wedding to not inform Yash - no caring attitude and no respect for her needs! I am not saying they did not love her - but the care and concern was absent!Originally posted by: Samanalyse
@anonee: Actually, I don't think the Dubeys have ever been respectful of Aarti, even when they cared about her the most. From the very decision to go ahead with this PV for Ansh's sake to tearing up her wedding card with Prashant, everything was done either through force or blackmail. There has never really been any respect in their relationship for Aarti as an adult, which is why they feel free to blackmail her into whatever is convenient for them at that moment, whether it be the PV itself, the divorce lie or now Prashant's BMT. The only time Shobha ever acknowledged how much Aarti has done for them was when she was trying to upstage Prashant! So I stand by my original claim that the Dubeys some times care about Aarti more than others, but have never respected her.