u/Ritizen404

What do you mean, on average, when you're looking for a partner when you're taking in marriage offers?

What do you mean, on average, when you're looking for a partner when you're taking in marriage offers?

I’m currently planning my wedding and running into a massive wall with my family regarding my outfit. Cultural tradition heavily dictates that brides wear a bright red lehenga (bridal gown).

The problem? I really don't want to wear a lehenga, and I don't want to wear red. I envision myself in a traditional golden-pink saree. I know my style, and I know I will look and feel so much better in that color palette.

Right now, everyone is projecting their fears onto me, saying I will "regret not being a red bride" years down the line. On top of that, my budget is around $250 USD (approx. ₹20,000 INR). In my culture's market, finding a premium, jaw-dropping red bridal gown at that price point is incredibly difficult. However, that exact budget can buy an absolutely breathtaking, high-quality silk saree.

I don't want to look back at my wedding photos decades from now and feel like I let everyone else dictate my special day.

For those who broke tradition or wore a non-traditional color for your culture: did the FOMO/regret ever actually hit you later? How did you stay strong against family bias?

I’m currently planning my wedding and running into a massive wall with my family regarding my outfit. Cultural tradition heavily dictates that brides wear a bright red lehenga (bridal gown).

The problem? I really don't want to wear a lehenga, and I don't want to wear red. I envision myself in a traditional golden-pink saree. I know my style, and I know I will look and feel so much better in that color palette.

Right now, everyone is projecting their fears onto me, saying I will "regret not being a red bride" years down the line. On top of that, my budget is around $250 USD (approx. ₹20,000 INR). In my culture's market, finding a premium, jaw-dropping red bridal gown at that price point is incredibly difficult. However, that exact budget can buy an absolutely breathtaking, high-quality silk saree.

I don't want to look back at my wedding photos decades from now and feel like I let everyone else dictate my special day.

For those who broke tradition or wore a non-traditional color for your culture: did the FOMO/regret ever actually hit you later? How did you stay strong against family bias?

Logically, if there is a risk of a serious illness, you’d think people would be more cautious. However, hookup culture is more prevalent than ever. What are the psychological or social factors that drive people to prioritize variety over the "safety" of fewer partners? Is it a "it won't happen to me" mindset, or something else?

We all have loved someone,

but have we been loved?

Or have we truly loved ever?