u/Aware_Practice8084

I dated someone earning around ₹60 LPA at a well-established international product company. On paper, he was exactly the kind of person people on Reddit would call a "dream match."

But here's what I learned.

Salary tells you almost nothing about whether two people are actually compatible.

Money matters. I'm not one of those people who'll say it doesn't. Financial stability is important.

But compatibility matters even more.

Can they communicate when things get difficult?

Can they take a stand when family pressure shows up?

Do your values align?

Do you both want the same kind of life?

Do you genuinely enjoy spending time together outside the excitement of the relationship?

In my case, communication gaps became obvious. Family dynamics became a huge challenge. And after we broke up, the way I was treated changed so much that it completely changed my perception of the relationship.

None of those things were visible from his salary.

I also realised something else. Sometimes you're looking for a partner who wants to explore life, grow together, build experiences, and make certain choices.

The other person may have completely different priorities, responsibilities, or expectations. Neither person is necessarily wrong—but that difference can make you fundamentally incompatible.

Looking back, I don't think our worlds aligned as much as I wanted to believe they did. We were in a long-distance relationship, and whenever we spent extended time together, I slowly realised the chemistry wasn't as effortless as I had imagined.

There wasn't anything dramatically wrong—we just weren't the right fit.

That's why I no longer believe a ₹60 LPA package automatically makes someone a great life partner. It also doesn't mean they're a bad one.

It just means they're someone with a high salary.

Everything else, emotional maturity, values, communication, family dynamics, lifestyle, compatibility, and the ability to stand by your partner, is a completely different conversation.

The only advice I'll give is - when you choose someone, see how they fit your lifestyle, your point of views and family dynamics and if you like them as a husband beyond his package.

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The unique part is that I'd like it to have multiple buttons, with each button playing a different custom song or audio clip that I provide.

Ideally, the buttons should be neatly integrated into the design and the overall finish should look premium.

I'm based in Ahmedabad, but I'm happy to order from anywhere in India as long as they ship nationwide.

Has anyone ordered something similar or knows a reliable seller who can make this?

Recommendations for small businesses, Instagram pages, Etsy sellers, or independent artisans are all welcome.

If you've personally purchased something like this, I'd love to know:

\- Who you ordered from.

\- Approximately how much it cost.

\- How the overall quality and experience were.

Thanks in advance!

I'm looking for a custom wooden photo frame, plaque, or tabletop showpiece based on a photo that I provide.

The unique part is that I'd like it to have multiple buttons, with each button playing a different custom song or audio clip that I provide.

Ideally, the buttons should be neatly integrated into the design and the overall finish should look premium.

I'm based in Ahmedabad, but I'm happy to order from anywhere in India as long as they ship nationwide.

Has anyone ordered something similar or knows a reliable seller who can make this?

Recommendations for small businesses, Instagram pages, Etsy sellers, or independent artisans are all welcome.

If you've personally purchased something like this, I'd love to know:

\- Who you ordered from.

\- Approximately how much it cost.

\- How the overall quality and experience were.

Thanks in advance!

I'm looking for a custom wooden photo frame, plaque, or tabletop showpiece based on a photo that I provide.

The unique part is that I'd like it to have multiple buttons, with each button playing a different custom song or audio clip that I provide.

Ideally, the buttons should be neatly integrated into the design and the overall finish should look premium.

I'm based in Ahmedabad, but I'm happy to order from anywhere in India as long as they ship nationwide.

Has anyone ordered something similar or knows a reliable seller who can make this?

Recommendations for small businesses, Instagram pages, Etsy sellers, or independent artisans are all welcome.

If you've personally purchased something like this, I'd love to know:

- Who you ordered from.

- Approximately how much it cost.

- How the overall quality and experience were.

Thanks in advance!

Meta ads specialist (D2C) - looking for job

Hi everyone! 👋

Posting this on behalf of my sister, who is currently looking for new opportunities as a Performance Marketing Executive or PPC Specialist.

She has experience working with D2C brands and performance marketing agencies, managing and optimizing Google Ads and Meta Ads campaigns.

She has also managed daily ad budgets of **₹20,000–₹30,000 for a D2C brand** and has strong performance results to showcase.

She is looking to join a company where she can continue learning, take ownership of campaigns, and contribute to business growth.

Current CTC: ₹6 LPA

Expected CTC: ₹7.5–8 LPA

Notice Period: Immediate (can join right away)

If you know of any relevant openings or can help with a referral, please let me know or connect with her directly. Your support would mean a lot.

Preferred: Remote opportunities

Contact: 8469097999 (WhatsApp only)

Thank you! 😊

Meta ads specialist (D2C) - looking for job

Hi everyone! 👋

Posting this on behalf of my sister, who is currently looking for new opportunities as a Performance Marketing Executive or PPC Specialist.

She has experience working with D2C brands and performance marketing agencies, managing and optimizing Google Ads and Meta Ads campaigns.

She has also managed daily ad budgets of **₹20,000–₹30,000 for a D2C brand** and has strong performance results to showcase.

She is looking to join a company where she can continue learning, take ownership of campaigns, and contribute to business growth.

Current CTC: ₹6 LPA

Expected CTC: ₹7.5–8 LPA

Notice Period: Immediate (can join right away)

If you know of any relevant openings or can help with a referral, please let me know or connect with her directly. Your support would mean a lot.

Preferred: Remote opportunities

Contact: DM to know more

Thank you! 😊

Hi everyone! 👋

Posting this on behalf of my sister, who is currently looking for new opportunities as a Performance Marketing Executive or PPC Specialist.

She has experience working with D2C brands and performance marketing agencies, managing and optimizing Google Ads and Meta Ads campaigns.

She has also managed daily ad budgets of ₹20,000–₹30,000 for a D2C brand and has strong performance results to showcase.

She is looking to join a company where she can continue learning, take ownership of campaigns, and contribute to business growth.

Current CTC: ₹6 LPA

Expected CTC: ₹7.5–8 LPA

Notice Period: Immediate (can join right away)

If you know of any relevant openings or can help with a referral, please let me know or connect with her directly. Your support would mean a lot.

Preferred: Remote opportunities

Contact: 8469097999 (WhatsApp only)

Thank you! 😊

Hi everyone,

I'm a 5'3" female, and my weight is currently somewhere between 85–90 kg.

I've genuinely tried to lose weight over the years through dieting, exercising, and making lifestyle changes, but I haven't been able to achieve sustainable results.

At this point, I'm considering consulting a doctor and exploring clinically supervised weight-loss treatments or medications.

I'd really appreciate your help with a few questions:

- Which doctors or clinics would you recommend?

- Roughly how much does the consultation and treatment cost?

- If you've been prescribed weight-loss medications (like GLP-1 medications or any other treatment), what was your experience?

- Did you experience any side effects?

- Was the weight loss sustainable, and was it worth the cost?

- Is there anything you wish you had known before starting?

I'm not looking for shortcuts and I know lifestyle changes are still important. I just feel like I need medical support at this stage, and I'd love to hear from people who've actually gone through the process.

Thank you in advance for sharing your experiences and recommendations!

Hi everyone,

Giving this one more chance after recently coming out of a relationship. The biggest lesson I learned is that love alone isn't enough for marriage, family compatibility matters just as much.

A little about me:

28F from Ahmedabad.

Gujarati. My father is a Thakkar and my mother is a Brahmin. They separated many years ago, but I'm on good terms with both sides of the family. If that family background is a deal breaker for you, I completely understand.

5'2"-5'3", around 75-80 kg. I'm currently working on getting healthier and losing weight.

BA in English Literature.

I genuinely love my work and plan to continue working after marriage. I may take a break for motherhood if needed, but otherwise I see myself building my career for the long term.

I earn around ₹12–15 LPA.

Vegetarian/eggitarian (no non-veg).

I prefer a simple, intimate wedding over a lavish one.

What I'm looking for:

Someone from Ahmedabad.

Preferably from an open caste background, as family acceptance has become important to me.

Age: around 29–32.

Someone earning around my range or higher.

Someone mature, emotionally secure, and capable of taking a stand when it matters.

Someone who values partnership and mutual respect.

A few important things about me:

Because my mother is single, I will continue contributing financially to her after marriage. If that's not something you're comfortable with, I completely understand.

I believe essential household expenses (home expenses, children's education, groceries, bills, etc.) should primarily be the husband's responsibility, while I'm happy to take care of lifestyle expenses like vacations, dining out, celebrations, gifts, and similar experiences. I understand this may not align with everyone's views, and that's perfectly okay.

I'm happy to contribute to household responsibilities, but I'm not looking for a setup where a woman is expected to manage a full-time career and the entire household on her own.

I'm absolutely okay if you've had previous relationships. What matters to me is that you've learned your lessons from them, have genuinely moved on, and are emotionally available for a new chapter.

Lastly, I'm not rushing into marriage. I'd rather take the time to get to know the right person than rush into the wrong decision.

If our values resonate with you, feel free to reach out.

P.S. I work full-time, so I may not be able to reply during weekdays. I'll definitely get back to you over the weekend.

I've gained a lot of weight over the past few years, and I'm feeling pretty stuck.

The biggest issue is that every time I try to lose weight through exercise, I end up with severe pain in my lower body. It gets so bad that I can barely move for a while, which completely derails any progress I make.

I've been reading a bit about NLP and concepts like age regression, where people revisit an earlier version of themselves mentally. I'm curious whether anyone has actually used NLP to improve their health, lose weight, or even reconnect with the mindset and habits they had when they were younger.

Has anyone here worked with an NLP practitioner and seen real, lasting results? Is there any evidence or personal experience that it can help someone get back to their best physical shape, or is it mostly motivational rather than something that directly affects weight loss?

I'm genuinely trying to understand how this works before investing my time and money. I'd especially love to hear from people who have personally gone through the process.

Thanks in advance.

I (Gujarati Patel, F) have been in a relationship with my boyfriend (Bengali Brahmin, M) since October 2025. From the beginning, he was clear that he wanted to marry me, and both our families knew about our relationship.

In December 2025, my family visited his home to discuss things formally. His parents said they would visit our family after Vasant Panchami so we could move forward with the traditional ceremonies. However, that visit never happened, and there has been very little communication from their side since then.

My parents are now frustrated because they feel that if his family is serious, they should be taking some initiative. Recently, my family gave June 1st as a deadline for his parents to communicate their intentions and discuss next steps, but there has still been no concrete response.

What confuses me is that my boyfriend constantly tells me he loves me, wants to marry me, and cannot imagine life without me. But his actions don't always match his words.

A few examples:

In the last 6 months, he has only come to meet me twice.

I've clearly communicated that physical presence, affection, and intimacy are very important to me in a relationship because that's how I feel connected.

He often says he'll come meet me but rarely gives a specific date or follows through.

He seems uncomfortable telling his family when he's coming to see me and sometimes gives them half-truths or excuses, which feels like a red flag to me.

He's asking me to arrange a call between our parents, while my parents believe that since his family delayed things, the initiative should come from them.

He's also the first person in his family attempting a love marriage. From what I've observed, his family seems more conservative than mine. I grew up in an environment where I could openly express my opinions and make my own decisions, so I'm worried about long-term compatibility as well.

At this point, I'm struggling with one question:

Do I trust his words, or do I trust his actions?

Am I being impatient, or are these legitimate concerns before marriage? How would you navigate this situation? Would you continue investing in this relationship, or would you consider walking away?

I'm looking for honest but constructive feedback.

I (Gujarati Patel, F) have been in a relationship with my boyfriend (Bengali Brahmin, M) since October 2025. From the beginning, he was clear that he wanted to marry me, and both our families knew about our relationship.

In December 2025, my family visited his home to discuss things formally. His parents said they would visit our family after Vasant Panchami so we could move forward with the traditional ceremonies. However, that visit never happened, and there has been very little communication from their side since then.

My parents are now frustrated because they feel that if his family is serious, they should be taking some initiative. Recently, my family gave June 1st as a deadline for his parents to communicate their intentions and discuss next steps, but there has still been no concrete response.

What confuses me is that my boyfriend constantly tells me he loves me, wants to marry me, and cannot imagine life without me. But his actions don't always match his words.

A few examples:

In the last 6 months, he has only come to meet me twice.

I've clearly communicated that physical presence, affection, and intimacy are very important to me in a relationship because that's how I feel connected.

He often says he'll come meet me but rarely gives a specific date or follows through.

He seems uncomfortable telling his family when he's coming to see me and sometimes gives them half-truths or excuses, which feels like a red flag to me.

He's asking me to arrange a call between our parents, while my parents believe that since his family delayed things, the initiative should come from them.

He's also the first person in his family attempting a love marriage. From what I've observed, his family seems more conservative than mine. I grew up in an environment where I could openly express my opinions and make my own decisions, so I'm worried about long-term compatibility as well.

At this point, I'm struggling with one question:

Do I trust his words, or do I trust his actions?

Am I being impatient, or are these legitimate concerns before marriage? How would you navigate this situation? Would you continue investing in this relationship, or would you consider walking away?

I'm looking for honest but constructive feedback.

I'll start with mine:

Will you ever be sorry for what you did to me?

I would just want to get this answer once!

PS:

Do I miss him? Yes!

Will I ever go back to him? - No, never - no matter what!

Hi everyone,

I am looking for a freelancer/editor/content creator who can help me build and manage a Gujarati spiritual YouTube channel focused on Bhagavad Gita and spiritual/life wisdom content.

I am looking for someone who can handle the complete content workflow, including:

Script writing/research

AI voiceover generation

Video editing

AI visuals/images/video clips

Shorts + long-form formatting

Basic thumbnail creation (optional but preferred)

Content Requirement:

Around 50 videos per month

Approx:

30 Shorts

20 Long-form videos

Long videos would usually be around 10–20 minutes

Content Style:

Gujarati language

Calm, spiritual, emotional storytelling

Bhagavad Gita / Krishna wisdom / life lessons / peace & mindfulness style content

Budget:

My current budget is around ₹7,000–₹10,000/month

AI tool costs can be provided separately if needed

Looking For Someone Who:

Understands YouTube content

Can create engaging spiritual-style videos

Knows CapCut/Canva/Premiere or similar tools

Has basic understanding of AI tools for voice/video generation

Can work consistently long-term

If interested, please DM me with:

Portfolio/sample work

Tools you use

Monthly pricing

What parts of the workflow you can handle

Thank you 🙏