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Why do girls now a days Not preferring Army Personnel/ CAPF personnel as Life Partner

Maa cousin CRPF lo group A rank officer gaa Work chesthunaru...AND highly well settled...Land kuda okaa 20 acres varaku untadi village lo....Sambandalu chusthuntee evvaru job profile nachaledu anni Andaru No antunaruu ..

Ee Gen vallaki enti Assalu ahh Job profile nachatledu...

To be harsh .. Okkadu aithee State police lo Constable ki aina istaa kani para Military personnel ki ivvanu anni cheppesaru...

How to find matches to our cousin now...?

Should I tell him to Quit the job ..

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u/Smeagol_04 — 1 day ago

Only looking for serious relationship seeker (I am 32 F)

Hi,i am a 32 year old female who is traumatized by the Arranged marriage set up talks and meetings

Everyone I met either expects a baby maker and money maker or who brings easy money for them

I am a doctor and working in a government hospital at present

Regretting being the typical good girl doing everything correctly (which i thought was correct)

Now when I look back i felt i should have gone out of my comfort zone and talked to some guys when they tried to approach (my bad lol)

I am 5'7 height

kamma caste,

ambitious,

understanding and empathetic person

I am a foodie but always go for the same comfort food

I am an old school kind,have tons of patience, sometimes i feel that patience will make me a patient one day🥲

I love dogs and i feel some kind of connection with animals

All my life I am the definition of typical good girl n daughter

I don't want to suppress myself and pretend n adjust n marry someone whom i don't love

If u r genuinely interested and if u r looking for marriage and love n finding partner

My preferences:

Guy should be above 5'7

Telugu preferable

Kamma or any OC

(I myself hate myself for keeping this line but i love my parents to ♾️ , i can't go against them)

If anyone message.. please don't just keep HI n please tell me about yourself

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u/Unlikely-Intern534 — 3 days ago
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Looking for female companion | support for DSA studies

Hey, I am looking for female companion/ frd / support. I am on my journey to master DSA and get into top tier product based company.

M27 Hyderabad here, with 4 YOE in software development.

I will be doing DSA everyday for next 3-6 months. I am looking for feminine presence. Who is enthusiastic, intellectual, kind.

I will explain or teach everyday whatever problem I solved. If anyone Mastered DSA already and want to be my mentor u are also most welcome.

All that I wish for is your presence nothing else. Not looking for offline meets or relationship.

Thankyou.

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u/life01062025 — 2 days ago

Wattpad Readers!!

Hey people,

Any Wattpad Readers over here???

What's your favourite books which you have read in Wattpad?

(If possible Recommend me some too...)

I recently read a book would like to recommend to you peeps!! When Little Hands Chose Her

u/Sin_Kat_0597 — 2 days ago

Where to find dates? [Serious]

I am 21M, and recently moved to Hyderabad. I am open to all kinds of people, and want as many experiences as possible. Love, friendship, hardship, breakup, patchup — you name it.

All advice is welcome

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u/BackSalty9360 — 2 days ago

24F | Hyderabad | Telugu | Trying to beat the arranged-marriage algorithm 😭

Okay, Reddit, I'm giving this a shot before I inevitably get handed a biodata and asked to evaluate a man based on his height, salary and whether his horoscope "matches." 😂

I'm 24, based in Hyderabad, Telugu, and work in tech. I'm at a point where I'd genuinely like to meet someone and see if something real develops.

A little about me:

I'm a bit of a mix of things. I work with AI/tech, but outside work I can happily spend an unreasonable amount of time thinking about travel plans, mountains, random home decor projects, or figuring out what the next thing I want to try is.

I love travelling, especially mountains and slightly-offbeat places. I've done Himalayan treks, and apparently one wasn't enough because I'm already thinking about the next one.

Personality-wise, I'm affectionate with people I'm comfortable with, fairly independent, curious, and probably an overthinker. I can be serious and have deep conversations, but I also really enjoy stupid jokes, banter and being around someone with whom I don't have to constantly be "on."

I'm looking for someone who is kind, emotionally mature, curious about life, and actually wants to put effort into a relationship. Someone who has their own interests and ambitions but also knows how to make space for another person.

What I'm hoping for:

  • Telugu is a plus.
  • Hyderabad is convenient, but I'm open to LDR if there's genuinely something worth pursuing.
  • Looking for something serious/long-term.
  • Good communication matters a LOT.
  • I'd rather have consistency than grand gestures.
  • Please have a personality beyond "gym + work + Netflix." 😭
  • Being able to laugh at yourself is highly appreciated.
  • I don't expect perfection because, unfortunately, I am not offering it either.

I'd like to actually get to know someone, see whether we click, and if we do, eventually meet in real life and see where it goes.

If any of this sounds like your kind of person, feel free to DM me.

Worst case, I get some interesting conversations out of this.

Best case, I successfully evade the arranged-marriage industrial complex. 😂

P.S. If your opening message is just "hey", I respect the confidence but I'm probably going to need you to give me something to work with. 😌

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u/press-app — 3 days ago
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Bored, need a friend

Hey i am a psychology student, at hcu, Gachibowli

Bored af, mostly free on weekends, i live in the hcu campus only, any female friend, let's get a cup of coffee ☕, i am 23 btw

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u/ProgressNext2838 — 3 days ago

29F - Looking for a serious match

Hi,
Posting here because I thought this might be a way to meet someone who is also genuinely compatible with me and I’m not here for casual talking.

I’m a 29 year, Hindu, Reddy, currently working in IT and living in Hyderabad.

I’m looking for someone serious about getting married and is at a stage in life where he is ready to put in the effort to get to know each other properly.

I know everyone has their own preferences, but there are a few things that are important for me and I would prefer to be upfront about them:

Reddy: This is important mainly because I know my family and it will be much easier for me to convince them if the person is from the same community.
Hyderabad: He should be working/living in Hyderabad. I’m not interested in doing a ldr, especially when the intention is marriage.
0 body count: I have had 0 and I’m looking for someone who has also had 0. I know this can be a sensitive topic, but I saw a similar post recently, which gave me a boost to put the same, thanks girle 😊
No smoking or drinking: Neither is something I’m comfortable with, so looking for someone who doesn’t smoke or drink.
Physically active: I’m not expecting someone who lives in the gym or has a perfect physique 😅. Just someone who is reasonably active, takes care of his health and has a healthy lifestyle.
Height: Preferably above 5’10. I’m 5’7, so height is something I do consider important.

And one small request, please don’t just DM me with “Hi”. 😅 A simple Hi will probably never get a reply. If you’re genuinely interested, tell me a little about yourself, your age, height, where you work/live, family background and what you’re looking for. It makes it much easier to have an actual conversation rather than exchanging one-word messages.

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u/press-app — 3 days ago
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34M Married Man looking for something fun

Height 6.2
Looking for something casual and fun not necessarily something physical. I am not sure if this qualifies as a mid life crisis but my life has become kjnd of monotonous

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u/CorrectRough2092 — 3 days ago

Looking for a cute IT professional to date or simply become good friends with ❤️

Hi! 👋

I honestly don’t know how to start this post… but here I am. 😅

I’m looking for a friend first, or maybe someone I can eventually date, someone I can feel safe with, be completely myself around, and build a genuine connection with.

I’m happy with my life and things are going pretty well, but living far away from home can get lonely sometimes. I’ve tried keeping myself busy with different things, but I’ve realized that sometimes what you really need is simply a genuine human connection. ❤️

A little about me:

👩 24F | 4'11" (yes, I’m cute😌)

💻 Working at a good product-based company

🏋️ Into fitness and trying to stay active

🎵 Love music

🌸 Enjoy the little things in life

🧸 A little childish at times, but also mature

🏡 Originally from MP

📍 Currently living in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

What I’m looking for:

👨 Someone around my age

💻 Preferably someone working in IT/tech and into fitness or any sports as well.

❤️ Genuine, kind, respectful, and emotionally mature

🗣️ Someone who enjoys good and real conversations

🤝 Someone who’s open to starting with friendship and seeing where things go

🚫 Not looking for anything casuals at all

And please, creepy people stay away 😂

I’ll probably ignore a random “Hi” anyway. If you’re genuinely interested, send a small, meaningful introduction instead of just “Hi.”

You can DM me with:

* Your age

* Your Instagram

* Which company/field you work in

I feel like a little transparency from the beginning makes things more comfortable for everyone and saves us both some time.

And yes, I could use dating apps… but honestly, I just don’t feel comfortable there. So Reddit it is. 😅

If you think we might get along, say hi. 🤩

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u/press-app — 3 days ago

To the pookie guys out there ✨

Hello guys,

I don't know if it'll work or not since it's online.....but well I saw some posts where there was a hint of it so yeah....

It's a lot difficult for me because I'm too specific....but I'll try, so please be nice to me.

Also, since I'm posting on a HYD community, I should clarify that I'm a North Indian, staying in Hi-tech City for my work, I'm a Software Engineer basically. 

About me: I'm a 23.5 yrs young shortie, I DON'T watch movies/series, I love music tho, I love artsy stuffff....into fashion but I don't go out much or rarely with a few close ones.....socially awkward person....not really an introvert, just don't talk much. I like reading, playing badminton. I love dogs. Umm that sums it up ig....if you wanna know something specific I'll be happy to answer....

Who I'm looking for: 

A simple, sweet guy, should respect people regardless of their gender, doesn't use cuss words that frequently. Who takes a stand where it's needed. Who is calm and collected, neat, dresses well. Doesn't smoke or drink (non-negotiable). Tall. Who can romanticize simple things such as drinking tea together or having a stroll in a park. If you know Hindi, that will be great for me.....I mean I can speak English but there are times when I'm stuck so yeah.....

Oh yeah, I would want someone whose age is 25 max. I'm not comfortable with people older than that. Um, so please respect that.

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u/Same-Maintenance-202 — 3 days ago

deveLOVEper looking for a PARTNER | 24 M

I'm 24 M, 5'10", based in Hyderabad, and I'm looking for a simple, happy, and peaceful soul who is also a little ambitious and has a positive outlook on life.

I'm a backend developer by profession. Not super passionate about IT, but still hanging in there. Office lo naaku nachhedi edaina undante, adi foosball maathrame.

Outside work, I love cooking (especially non-veg), watching movies, series, playing cricket and pickleball. Food vishayaniki vaste, I'm mostly stick to my comfort food....Chicken Biryani is my default.

I also enjoy photowalks and I'm slowly learning editing.

Na fashion sense anthantha maathrame 😅 ....So outfits select cheyadam ishtam unte, I'll happily take your recommendations.

Also, I'm not planning to get married anytime soon. At least not for the next 4 years.

INFO

  • 24 M
  • Hyderabad
  • Hindu
  • Non-smoker. I’ve quit drinking.
  • Telugu

I'd like to date a Telugu ammayi, around 22–25F, who is honest and genuine. Koncham time and effort pette person aithe it would be great. I believe relationships work both ways, and I'd happily put in the same effort from my side.

I'm not looking for someone perfect because... well, I'm definitely not perfect either. 😅

I'd like the relationship to start with some honest conversations. Ishtallu, opinions share cheskunna tarvata, vibe anipisthe, we can take it forward.

Intha chadivaaka, we can talk anipisthe, feel free to DM me with a short intro about yourself. Also mention fav movies of yours....

u/BasketOld1472 — 2 days ago

Up for a Collab ?

We should start speaking right now to go out on dandiya nights.

Btw, M24 over here.

And yeah, please stop thinking and hit the DM to have a garba night together

u/Realistic-Wasabi-897 — 3 days ago

M27| Hari, Looking for my Hermonie

Hey,

(Used gpt to put a structure to my thoughts, Long post ahead)

27M, Bangalore / AP — Looking for someone to build a life with, not just get married to

I'm 27M, born in August 1999, currently living and working in Bangalore. I'm originally from a town near Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.

I'm a Data Scientist, earning around ₹25 LPA. I have a B.Tech in CSE from GITAM Vizag and an MBA in Finance. I'm 5'8" (173 cm), currently around 95 kg, and actively working on getting fitter through diet and exercise.

I'm Hindu, Padmasali by caste.

**A little about me:**

I'd describe myself as ambitious, kind, romantic, emotionally stable, intelligent, adjustable, and a bit of an overthinker. I also have a weird sense of humour, which may or may not be a positive quality depending on who you ask.

I'm pretty extroverted. My interests are a slightly strange combination of movies, music, finance, politics, news, travel and filmmaking.

I've always been passionate about cinema and filmmaking. It's something I'd eventually like to pursue seriously as a career. Outside of that, I enjoy watching movies, going down random YouTube rabbit holes, listening to interviews and documentaries, travelling, going on long bike rides while overthinking life, mall-hopping, eating non-veg food and spending time with friends.

A typical weekend could involve a house party with friends, a movie, a long bike ride, some completely unnecessary YouTube bingeing and probably eating something I shouldn't be eating.

**Why am I looking for marriage now?**

I've been single for around three years. I had one relationship during college.

Over the last year or so, I've realised that despite being reasonably happy with how my life is going, there is a certain emptiness that career, money, hobbies or friends don't really fill.

I genuinely miss having someone to share my life with.

So I'm not looking for an arranged marriage simply because "it's time". I'm looking for a relationship that eventually leads to marriage — someone I can fall in love with, grow with and build a life alongside.

Ideally, I'd like to get married within the next year.

**Who am I looking for?**

I'm looking for a woman who is around my age or younger, ideally born in August 1999 or later.

Location-wise, I'd preferably like someone from around my native region or someone currently working in Bangalore or Hyderabad. I intend to eventually settle in Hyderabad, although I'm flexible about how we get there.

I'd prefer a Hindu, and ideally someone from the Padmasali community, but caste isn't a hard boundary for the right person.

I'd like my partner to be working and, ideally, continue her career after marriage. Financial compatibility is important to me as well. As a rough preference, I'd be comfortable with someone earning around ₹10L+ currently, although I care much more about how we think about money than simply the number on a payslip.

**The qualities I value most are:**

\- Loyalty

\- Intelligence

\- Kindness and concern for other people

\- A sense of humour / being a little quirky

\- Emotional maturity

\- Being family-oriented

\- Having her own identity and interests

I don't expect us to be together 24/7. I actually value personal space quite a lot and would want both of us to have our own friends, interests and independence while still being each other's primary people.

I also want children in the future.

**What kind of marriage do I want?**

Probably something between traditional and modern.

I don't want a marriage where two people spend their entire lives doing household chores after coming back from work.

If both of us are working, I'd much rather spend that time together. I'm perfectly happy with hiring a maid and cook where practical. And I'd actually love cooking together on weekends occasionally — not because we have to, but because it can be a fun couple activity.

I want us to travel a lot and explore the world together. And by travel, I mean actually experiencing places — not necessarily recreating whatever is trending on Instagram that month.

**Family**

My parents are retired government teachers. They're financially independent and live in my hometown near Tirupati. My brother recently got married and lives there with them.

My parents are fairly financially secure and have their own houses and investments. One of the houses will eventually be mine.

They aren't particularly controlling. I've made some fairly major decisions independently throughout my life, including taking a career break to pursue filmmaking, and my parents have generally supported my decisions.

At the same time, family is important to me.

I'd like my future wife to have a good relationship with my parents. My parents would likely spend around 3–4 months a year with us, particularly during summers, rather than living with us permanently.

I'm looking for someone who is comfortable with that kind of family arrangement.

A few things that probably won't work for me

**I don't think we'd be compatible if:**

\- You don't want children.

\- You aren't comfortable with a Hindu family.

\- You strongly dislike being around family or want a marriage where it's just the two of us with essentially no family involvement.

\- You are extremely superstitious.

\- You don't respect personal space or independence.

\- You expect your partner to revolve entirely around you like in movies

None of these are meant as judgments about anyone. They're simply things I've realised matter to me.

**Where I see my life going**

One slightly unusual thing about me: I'm quite serious about FIRE.

My current plan is to build enough wealth to reach financial independence around 35 and then spend a significant part of my life pursuing filmmaking.

That doesn't mean I plan to stop contributing to my family or expect my wife to fund my dreams. My intention is to build enough investments that they can support the family's financial needs while I pursue filmmaking.

I'd love to eventually have a life where we have enough financial freedom to travel, spend time together, raise our kids and pursue things we genuinely care about rather than being permanently stuck in the corporate grind.

So yes, I'm ambitious about money — but ultimately because I want freedom, not status.

If any of this resonates with you, feel free to DM me. I'd rather have a conversation and see whether we actually get along than try to determine compatibility from a checklist.

And if we do connect, I'd obviously prefer that we both take enough time to know each other properly before making any decision about marriage.

u/HaPy09 — 3 days ago

Looking for my Sundar from Ante Sundaraniki....

Hi guys,

This is for my female friend who is looking for a guy who matches her vibe

Below is her intro please look into it

Details:

\* Age: 24

\* Gender: F

\* Height: 5'4

\* Location: Hyd, India

\* Willing to LDR: yes

\* Dietary Habits: Flexible

\* Language: Telugu/English

\* Smoking/Drinking Habits: No

\* Smoking/Drinking in Partner: No

\* Religious Orientation: Hindu

\* Willing to Date Other Religion: No

NSFW profiles please dont approach me....

Age preference: 24-29

Caste preference padmashali and also open to others

Living My Best Jessie Moment 💫

Im energetic extrovert and cozy homebody. Im Fair and cute lady Regular MNC employee by day, major TFI fan (banisa level), gym hitter, and professional work avoider by choice 😝. I love simple joys... deep 1 on 1 conversations during long evening walks, exploring Hyderabad's best food spots, attending music concerts, jam sessions, and visiting peaceful temples.

My Vibe & Personality 🎭

Filmy at Heart: Expecting cinematic, feel good dates straight out of Em Maya Chesave.

Social Battery: Highly dependent on the right crowd. With my core people, I’m transparent, childishly cute, and unapologetically cringe.

Energy Levels: Either the life of the party or a literal lying rock. No in between...

Handling Tough Days:

I need my own space first, process my feelings, and then reset over a warm cup of tea and a good walk.

When It Comes to Relationships ❤️

I’m loyal, sensitive, and I don't give up easily if the vibe is right.

My love language is quality time, consistency, unwavering support, and staying till the end. I’m a bit clingy once I’m attached (and love the same energy back!). In disagreements, I hate yelling I prefer sitting down softly, admitting my mistakes, and working things out calmly together.

What I’m Looking For in My Partner 💫

The Basics: 5'9"+, great dressing sense, sarcastic, chill, and family oriented.

Emotional Maturity: Emotionally intelligent, accountable, calm, composed, and comfortable handling their own emotions without male ego or past baggage.

Communication: Honest, transparent, soft spoken yet daring enough to express true feelings clearly.

Life Style:

Should be healthy and fit as looks matters to me.

Financially responsible, loves traveling (or wants to explore it with me), and values mutual respect and boundaries.

And please give a propery intro about yourself Not half or 1 line sentences

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u/Roy_reddy18 — 5 days ago

Serious.

Why do people want a serious relationship from total strangers (from reddit)? Is there something here in reddit, that was missing in the real life?

Or they want something else in the name of SERIOUS 😡 RELATIONSHIP.

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u/thebone_doc — 3 days ago

28F... Let's beat the loneliness epidemic together

chala effort petti raasthunna office mails kuda rayatlenu ee madhya ilaga... Please do me the honor of reading this until the end...

I’m looking to meet someone who lives in Hyderabad and is genuinely open to seeing where a connection goes. I’m a little quirky, curious, and I believe that real chemistry is something you feel rather than manufacture. I don’t have a rigid checklist — I think when the spark is there, a lot of the things we thought were non-negotiable suddenly become a lot less important. I’d love to meet someone who feels the same way, has a sense of humour, and is excited to get to know each other without trying to force an outcome.

I am really not interested in younger boys so I'm really looking for someone 28+

I'm a bit of a purist and do not appreciate AI generated paragraphs for a dm. However, if the above para strikes a chord and you're an introvert that struggles to initially make conversations hit me up with the answers for the below questions

  1. What is your favorite place in your house and why do you like it ?

  2. What is your favorite activity that does not require any money ?

  3. What is your favorite animal and why do you like it ?

  4. Why did you find this post interesting ?

  5. Anything else that you'd like to tell me

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u/Only-Candidate2234 — 4 days ago

Is dating so hard in Hyderabad ? I’m 20M , never been into dates

Is dating so hard in Hyderabad ? I’m 20M , never been into dates and thinking to go for date but I don’t have any dating apps or either any girls I know , I want date girls . So where can I find them and how to approach . Can anyone give me suggestions.

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u/-_-Carnage — 4 days ago

Three years later, I saw her again on matrimony site.. Should I contact her?

​

Hi Guys.

A 1 Liner intro abt me : 27 Male IT professional

After reading this confession, you can judge me however you want. Maybe some of you will understand me, maybe some of you won’t.

This story started in 2022.

I met a beautiful soul online while both of us were preparing to move to the USA for higher studies.

What started as normal conversations slowly became the best part of my day. We spoke every day, connected genuinely, eventually met each other, and somewhere along the way, we fell in love.

For me, that became one of the most beautiful chapters of my life.

In January 2023, both of us came to the US, but life placed us at universities on opposite ends of the country.

Long distance wasn’t easy.

Whenever we got the chance, we used to speak to each other in calls every days for hours, especially during summer, we met. And whenever we were together, everything somehow felt easy again.

We enjoyed each other’s company so much that somewhere along the way, I stopped looking at her as just my girlfriend.

We genuinely started believing we would eventually marry. We felt we were made for each other..

But there was something about myself I understood only much later.

I was never very good at expressing emotions directly.

I grew up around people where sarcasm was almost a language of affection. So whenever she spoke beautifully or seriously about us, sometimes instead of telling her what I actually felt, I would make a sarcastic joke.

To me, it was harmless.

To her, some of those words hurt.

And what hurts me now is realizing that maybe she was only looking for reassurance from the person she loved, and sometimes all I gave her back was a joke.

I didn’t understand it then.

I wish I had.

Eventually, differences started building between us.

Then one day she told me that her family had brought a marriage proposal from someone close to their family and that she was considering it.

It felt like the future I had quietly built inside my head disappeared in one conversation.

Things between us fell apart.

We had a painful breakup.

And this is the part where I know I was wrong.

At that time I was 24 yrs old, emotional, immature, and completely unable to accept that someone I loved so much could suddenly become someone I was supposed to live without.

Instead of respecting her decision and giving her space, I kept trying to contact her.

I kept thinking there had to be something I could do.

One more call... One more conversation... One more attempt.

Anything that could somehow bring us back.

I also spoke several times with one of her closest friend, who had become a good friend of mine too, hoping she could help me fix our relationship.

At that time, inside my head, I called it fighting for love.

Looking back now, I understand it very differently.

Love does not give you the right to cross another person’s boundaries.

Whatever my intentions were, I should have respected her decision much earlier.

During winter break, both of us travelled separately to India.

Instead of things becoming calmer, I made them worse.

Eventually, our families became involved trying to sort everything out.

That should never have happened.

And honestly, that is probably the biggest mistake I committed and I regret it my whole life.

After our families got involved, something inside me changed.

Maybe it was exhaustion... Maybe hurt... Maybe ego.

Probably all three.

I convinced myself that if things had reached this point, I should stop fighting for it. It's not worth it.. So I stopped.

I came back to the US, continued my master’s, graduated, found a job and slowly started building my life.

She came back too.

After everything I had put her through emotionally, she completed her master’s, built her career and continued with her life.

And I genuinely respect her for that.

I also have tremendous respect for her father. After everything that happened, he still trusted his daughter, stood by her and supported her while she continued building her life here.

Then time started moving.

One year became two.... Two became three.

During those years, life changed a lot.

I struggled... I fell down... I got back up... I built my career.... I made amazing friends... I travelled.... I spent time with family.

From the outside, I have a life I really cannot complain about.

And I genuinely hope she built an even more beautiful one.

But there is one thing I never really managed to leave behind.

"Her"

There were countless days when I would open my phone, type her number into the dial pad and just stare at it.

I still knew it.

I never forgot it.

Sometimes my finger would be right there near the call button.

But I never pressed it.

Not because I didn’t want to hear her voice.

I wanted to.

More times than I can admit.

I stopped because I didn’t know if I had the right to enter her life again and disturb whatever peace she had found.

So I would erase the number, close my phone and continue my day like nothing happened.

I tried almost everything people normally call “moving on.”

I buried myself in work..... I travelled.... I spent hours talking to friends.... I kept myself busy.

I deleted every picture of her from my phone because I genuinely thought maybe if I removed everything I could see, eventually my mind would stop remembering too.

It didn’t.

I absolutely love kids, so I spent a lot of time with my sister’s family and her kids because being around them made life feel lighter.

And yes, life moved forward.

But somehow, the memories didn’t.

The strange part is that I don’t even need a photograph anymore.

Sometimes my sister’s kid leaves food on her plate and instantly I remember how she used to do the same thing.

A song... A joke... A place... A random sentence... A small habit... A certain food.

There were even foods I slowly stopped eating altogether.

Not because I stopped liking them.

But because they reminded me of her every single time.

Sometimes avoiding the food simply felt easier than dealing with the memory that came with it.

You remove the pictures... You stop checking... You stop calling... You continue with your life.

And still, somehow, a completely ordinary thing can bring one person back into your head within seconds.

After three years, I finally had to admit something I had been avoiding.

Maybe moving on isn’t always the same as forgetting someone.

Because I tried... I genuinely tried.

Today, I have a good career, a loving family, amazing friends and many things I once prayed for.

I am grateful for my life.

But somewhere inside all of that happiness is one quiet emptiness that I kept pretending didn’t exist.

I miss her. Badly.

And now comes the reason I’m writing this confession.

Recently, my father started looking for marriage matches for me.

I agreed.

I spoke to a few girls.

They were genuinely nice people.

But somewhere during those conversations, I realized something that honestly scared me.

I felt like I was searching for her in them.

And then life did something I was absolutely not prepared for.

I saw her profile on the same matrimony website.

I just stared at the screen.

For almost three years, I had trained myself not to search for her.

Not to call her.

Not to message her.

Not to know what was happening in her life.

And suddenly, without even looking for her…

there she was.

I assume her parents are also looking for matches for her now.

And honestly, I don’t know what to do

For three years, whenever I wanted to contact her, I stopped myself because I believed she might have moved on and that I had no right to disturb her life.

But now both our families seem to be looking for marriage matches at the same time.

And suddenly, a question I buried for years has come back.

Should I contact her once?

Not to pressure her.

Not to ask her to forget the past.

Not because missing someone for three years gives me any right over their life.

It doesn’t.

I just wonder if one respectful conversation, if she is comfortable with it, would be wrong.

At 24, I thought loving someone deeply meant never giving up.

At 27, I understand that love also means knowing when to listen, when to respect someone’s choice, when to give them space, and sometimes…

That is exactly why I am confused now.

A part of me wants to talk to her once.

Badly.

I genuinely don’t know.

So I want to ask you guys.

Question for the girls:

If you were in her place, and after three years your ex contacted you once, acknowledged his mistakes, apologized, Asks you "Can we start fresh again"

What would you say or do...

Please don’t tell me “true love always wins” or “go get her back.”

That isn’t what I’m looking for.

I genuinely want to understand her possible perspective.

Her comfort and her choice have to matter more than my feelings.

I don’t know if there will ever be another chapter to our story.

Maybe there shouldn’t be.

Maybe our paths will never cross again.

Thanks in advance

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u/Special-Goose-7417 — 4 days ago
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Looking for a candlelight dinner for two under ₹5k

Hey Hyderabad!

I’m planning a romantic dinner date with my girlfriend and looking for a place with:

💰 Budget: under ₹5,000 for two including food anywhere in Hyderabad.

I'm mainly looking for that aesthetic, romantic, candlelight + pool + greenery kind of atmosphere — good for photos and spending a few quiet hours together.

Please suggest places you've personally visited.

Whether candlelight setup is available

Whether we can specifically get a poolside table

Best time to go.

I've seen recommendations for Mrs. Mage, Golkonda Resort/Mist, and a few poolside hotel restaurants, but I'd love more suggestions within ₹5k.

Thanks! ❤️

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u/Desperate-Aerie-2939 — 4 days ago