Fight for your marriage; don't give up too soon.
Do you think Indian couples are becoming less tolerant than they used to be, which leads to more divorces?
That's perfectly true. Not just when it comes to marriage, but in other areas as well. We seem to be less tolerant than before. As a result, we look for quick fixes and if these are not available, we discard what we have for a newer model. Couples are more demanding of each other than before. This I don't have a problem with because this means that they have more expectations of marriage. However, they don't realise that if they hang in there and work smart, they can get most of their expectations met. Changing your partner is no guarantee that your expectations will be met.
Photograph: Fayaz Kabli/Reuters
Also see: Trying to control your relationship?
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