There were times when people married each other without really knowing much or nothing about one another. Arrange marriages were just a union of two strangers and falling in love with your partner was the later process. In today's times, arranged marriages can still be scary and raise doubts withing yourself about your relationship with your partner. In a similar incident that a newlywed woman went through, she anonymously expressed her feelings on twitter and wondered if she will ever fall in love with her husband.
In her tweet, she explained how she thinks her husband the man any girl would desire but its been 15 days since their marriage and she still feels noting for him. "15 days to my arranged marriage, and I still feel nothing for him. He’s the kind every girl wants - earns well, looks decent, brings flowers and cute gifts, cares for my mum, replies in minutes, always there, listens, eager to know me. Please God, make me fall for him," she wrote.
15 days to my arranged marriage, and I still feel nothing for him. He’s the kind every girl wants - earns well, looks decent, brings flowers and cute gifts, cares for my mum, replies in minutes, always there, listens, eager to know me. Please God, make me fall for him.
— paneer (@Hot_potato06) March 5, 2025
Netizens react
In an anonymous thread of stories, the woman explained herself to netizens who couldn't help but slam and make fun of her for expressing her feeling through a tweet. One user commented, "I feel sad for him kuch mahinon me ye devorce deke alimony mangegi," and indirectly called her a gold digger. Another user commented, "Do not screw his life for your petty reasons. Let him know, at least he will find someone worth." A user also said, "Then why did u marry him. And agar ho hi gaya hai to wait. Time lagega for things to go on along well."
Imagine the condition of that man , who will be in office working for you to feed you 3 times a day if he sees the tweet, atleast have some shame .
— Kohlified. (@123perthclassic) March 6, 2025
By saying this you are manifesting negative thoughts for your marriage life.
— // (@UltimatethinkrX) March 5, 2025
Just even after marriage you need time to create a love bond between you both
ऐसा नहीं होता जी ,शादी के रस्में 7 फेरे 7 वचन तुम्हें उसी क्षण एकदूसरे से बांध देते हैं।
सबको यह समझ जाना चाहिए..
The woman replied to all the negative comments in a thread. "Guys, please don't misunderstand. Just because I said I feel nothing doesn't mean I'm a gold digger, a bad person, or that I'll ruin his life. I pray to God every day that if He sent this guy for a reason, then please make me fall—because now, I'm completely his," she wrote. She shared how she tweeted to express and not seek judgement from people.
Funny how people are criticizing me for blocking someone, assuming things that never were. He was never an ex, just a crush. But no one talks about the effort I put in how I chose my fiancé, how I let go of the past the moment things got fixed by families.
— paneer (@Hot_potato06) March 6, 2025
Don't force feelings...They don't happen just because you both got married. Love evolves through mundane tasks of daily life. But to reach there make efforts to keep the relationship cheerful, respect each other, give more than you receive. Don't keep questioning yourself for…
— Harsh / 허쉬 (@_Harsh_Mehta_) March 6, 2025
She also received some good advice and support from the other bunch of netizens. They came out in her support and comforted her saying that it is normal in the early stages of marriage. One user wrote, "Relax. Stop thinking over it. It will be perfect. Just start living together. Not literally but emotionally. It builds over time." Another user commented, "It is completely okay, as long as you don't see any red flags. Love at first sight (or the first few sights) is highly overrated. He will grow on you as time passes, don't you worry! Wish you both a very happy married life!
Thank you for saying this. Btw By saying that I was seeking advice
— paneer (@Hot_potato06) March 5, 2025
Is it truly important to fall in love before you marry your partner?
Every individual might have a different opinion about this. It is true that falling in love is a process and in arranged marriages that take place in India, love often takes a backseat. The social media has changed the notion about love and relationships but it is not necessary for you to have your perfect love story ready before you set foot into married life. It is okay to explore your ways together, know each other a little, see a future together and mostly importantly, see yourself growing with each other.
Some love stories turn into a marriage and some marriages turn into a love story. What matters is having a partner who's down for you and with you in your journey of life. All you need to know is if that person is a good human being with a kind and humble heart!