When your loved ones (parents, partner, friends etc.) tough times cause them to treat you badly and hurt you emotionally, should you prioritise your own well being by distancing yourself or should you choose to stay and support them, despite ...
Traditional Indian culture often emphasizes monogamy and the sanctity of marriage. Open marriages, which involve consensually having relationships outside the marriage, can challenge these traditional norms and may be viewed as conflicting with established values. consent and individual human rightRead more
Traditional Indian culture often emphasizes monogamy and the sanctity of marriage. Open marriages, which involve consensually having relationships outside the marriage, can challenge these traditional norms and may be viewed as conflicting with established values.
consent and individual human right matters : Open marriages, when practiced consensually and respectfully, may not necessarily “ruin” culture but rather reflect diverse approaches to relationships. The key is whether such practices are aligned with the values and consensual agreements of those involved. You can consider the psychological impact if we keep aside the tradition lens –
positive –
1)Increased Communication: Open relationships often require high levels of communication and honesty, which can strengthen overall relationship dynamics and foster trust.P
2)personal Growth: They can offer opportunities for personal growth by allowing individuals to explore their desires and needs more freely.
Negative –
1)Relationship Strain: If not managed well, the additional dynamics of an open relationship can strain the primary relationship and potentially lead to conflicts.
2)Jealousy and Insecurity: Open relationships can sometimes lead to feelings of jealousy or insecurity if boundaries and communication are not clearly established.
3)Complex Emotions: Managing multiple relationships can lead to complex emotional challenges and stress, requiring careful balance and attention.
Some Indians may choose positive effects sidelining the negative one and some may prefer the overshadowing of negative section, In summary, whether open relationships “ruin” Indian culture is a matter of perspective. They challenge traditional norms but also reflect evolving societal attitudes. The impact on culture will depend on how these practices are integrated and accepted within the broader social context
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It's a hard situation, it is very much understandable and as you said it's a tough time for them so you have to give them their space, which does actually give you a little bit of a time and to completely leave them is a bit hard and bitter in a way as they are you loved ones. It's like you can't leRead more
It’s a hard situation, it is very much understandable and as you said it’s a tough time for them so you have to give them their space, which does actually give you a little bit of a time and to completely leave them is a bit hard and bitter in a way as they are you loved ones.
It’s like you can’t leave them totally because that might not be a dilemma the future you might want to be in.
Give them and yourself the time help them through out of the tough time they are going through and see how it goes afterwards because we all know tough times do change people, may it be in a good way or a bad way.
But as for during the situation right now, and take a break when it takes too much of a toll on you and be back, as this might be the time they want you the most and this could take your relationship with them to the next step.
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