Where the entire world is rejoicing the freedom of 21 st century, it’s hard to believe that there are places on this earth where, there still exists an ever-present patriarchy that frowns on women engaging in pre-marital relationships. You are looked down upon if you wear revealing clothes or if you hang out with boys. In most parts of India there’s a big list of other such offenses against decency and good taste. I feel lucky that even being born and brought up in the same society; never had to face all these. I still remember talking about my crushes to my mom and sister, though accept, I never shared these with my dad. However still he always tried his best to be a good friend, a supportive and a caring father and he indeed is. Our dad often chatted with me and my sister about the kind of a guy we would prefer to get married to. We were never imposed anything, whether it’s our marriage, our career or the way we dress up. And both of us are happily married today. Who a...
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