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[anupma]

There are times when you write down something but do not get around to posting it for various reasons, yes? I found one such old post that I had written on the 27th day of February in the year 2006. Things have changed but this is one thing I still feel very strongly about - hence posting now.

Are we secretly at war?

There is no doubt that the world

Comments

[shrads_m]

You know what, Anupma? I share the same sentiments (read I'm single and the whole world wants me to get married). And like you, I don't get it either.

But now that you're married, maybe you could point a reason as to why married people want singles to get married? Hehehe.. :-)

[anupma]

Actually, I cannot. The whole phenomenon still remains extremely mysterious to me. I have many single/unmarried friends and I still like them all the same. I do not mind hanging out with them or listening to their dating woes. Really. Let us see how long this lasts, maybe I am still to new in this area. ;)

[smiles_tina]

You just summed up (and very eloquently that too) exactly what I feel ALL the time! Hey...but now that you're on the other side of the fence, pray tell whether you say the same things to your still single friends. :P

[anupma]

Oh no, I do not. In fact, I propagate the idea of latish marriage. Being married is fun as you get to be with the person you like, but it does bring a lot of responsibilities with it. You grow up overnight. You do not want that happening to you at 23 or 24, do ya?

[vipul]

I am perplexed by everyones interest in my marital status.
Tell me about it! Trust me, this post rings a very familiar bell. All this is very true even if you are a 25+ and single man.

I have even had people say to me: "Don't you feel strange that you are not married yet? Most of your batchmates are already (or about to get) married."

These days, I have a canned "I am single and looking" ready. That seems to effectively close the topic... apart from being true ;-)

So how does this post look in hindsight, now that you are on the other side of the fence? :-)

[anupma]

I still feel strongly about the topic. Maybe all those comments and statements are still to fresh in my mind and my anger starts to build up when I hear someone saying the same to other girls!

Worst place to be if you are single is weddings!

[anupma]

Oh yes, I have. Read and related to it. Have also watched a lot of Sex and the City. In fact, the phrase "Are we at war?" comes directly from the show.

[zbg97]

What are your thoughts, though, now that you've joined the other team?

[anupma]

Still the same. The mystery still remains unsolved; I am clueless why people do this and it is happening all around, not just in a particular household or a specific society.

I hates it.