“I read Shakespeare and my partner,
well, Chetan Bhagat!” Think about a scenario like this.What would happen to a
person if he or she is not allowed to talk about what interests them, what they
love, what gives them shivers? Even in our mind this kind of picture disturbs
us, now imagine what will happen if this becomes someone’s reality of life?
This
is the story of Anamika. A well settled Bong girl, whose only dream was to
start her own company. Her Resume supported her dream, but her parents couldn’t
hold her hand that long. She got married to a dashing and rich businessman. The
groom got involved in his family business and couldn’t study more nor did he
intend to. And then started Anamika’s lifelong battle for identity. Her in
in-laws couldn’t understand why their ‘bahu’ wanted to earn for her even after
being from a well-to-do family? And the husband couldn’t get her thirst for
going after her dreams. And in the end that bird finally left its sky and caged
itself in the house.
This
story was just one stint that represents many lives. And that’s why we need
educational compatibility in this world. One needs to marry someone who can
understand the value of dreams. What it takes to start from scratch and make it
to the end. One should be supportive enough to even help professionally. And
this all can only be possible with the educational compatibility. If Anamika’s
husband were someone well educated he would have definitely understood her need
to work for herself.
So
be very cautious while choosing a partner. Think twice before making a choice.
And most importantly talk it out. Share your stories, talk about what you
believe in, because in the end your life depends on the person with whom you
will spend the rest of your life.
By: Rajal Brahmbhatt
IIM Amritsar
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