As the wedding season unfolds with grandeur, the author reflects on the pressure of societal norms and the personal unease of choosing a non-conventional path.
Weddings in India are grand, vibrant, and deeply rooted in tradition. For many, they signify joy and new beginnings, but for some, they bring a stark sense of alienation.
The author shares their experience of being at a cousin's wedding, witnessing the opulence and societal expectations that come with it. From the rituals steeped in tradition to the subtle pressure from relatives urging them to "settle down," the occasion was less about celebration and more a confrontation with societal norms.
A deeper realisation dawned: marriage and children, the so-called "normal" path, might never align with their own beliefs and choices. This divergence from traditional expectations left them grappling with uneasiness and a profound sense of loneliness, especially during a record-breaking wedding season in India.
As the festive sounds of a wedding procession echo in the distance, the author questions the societal narrative of happiness tied to marriage, wondering if true joy can be found outside its bounds.
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