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I'm so over my parents, which I understand is common, but pls help me understand if I'm unreasonable and overreacting or if it makes sense. I think I'm overreacting

I'm born and raised Canadian and my parents immigrated from punjab in the 90's. My dad is super traditional, and my mom is too, but more understanding of the fact that my siblings and I aren't super traditional, especially being born and raised here (we are still traditional, just not as much as my parents).

I am dating a white guy, we're both 28 and been together for 4 years now. My dad does not know about us yet but my mom does. My mom is scared to tell my dad and wanted to wait until my bf and I were 100% sure about getting married. That being said, I want to get married next year but due to financial and other familial hardships currently, we wouldnt be able to get married for another 2 years likely. And that is only because my parents are insisting on the whole wedding week, and inviting everyone we know. I already don't want any of that, I want the traditional wedding of sorts, but just like one day for the sagaan/jaggo, wedding (2 ceremonies) and reception. but anyway this is where i think I'm overreacting and being a bad child of my parents.

They obviously are not ok with me sleeping over at his house, even though my mom knows we went on a trip together last year, she is against me sleeping at his house (he lives with just his brother). I am so over my parents trying to control me and what i can and cannot do. I want to sleep over there and not lie about it (bc i do sleep over like every 2 weeks but just say its my friends or something). They'll be upset, but I almost don't care anymore. He is planning on buying a house within the next year, and since i will be finishing my phd and getting a job soon, i am planning on buying it with him so it is our home. We won't be able to get married before this, especially since owning property is more important to us than a $150,000 wedding. I also plan on just doing that and moving out of my parents house as soon as i can do that, but i would be the first person ever in the whole extended family./friends in our community to do that.

Am I overreacting by being fed up and just doing these things soon that will likely give my parents a heart-attack and possibly cause them to fight with each other? I hate that my life is on hold. Yes my parents have given me EVERYTHING - my education, my stuff, a car when i got my license, private school as a kid, played a bunch of sports, they pay for my food still etc. They have given me the entire world and still give me gas money and buy me things and take us on trip, but at some point, we have to live our lives don't we? I am growing so resentful of them, but at the same time i feel ungrateful and i feel bad for feeling this.

Advice pls...

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u/bigbear474 — 1 hour ago

Racism and caste system in our community

Just came across this girls page and people in the comments are being racist towards her man because of his skin colour then proceeding to call him a lower caste as if it’s an insult. Do people really care about castes these days that much?

u/AcceptableCelery3575 — 6 hours ago

Jory Kay/inkology/singhinks

Apparently Joty Kay and inkology went live and talked down on singhinks claiming he’s unsanitary and inkology mentioned his clients come to him to get their tatts fixed that singhinks did implying he’s not a good artist and is unsanitary

Joty further posted this clip of them bashing singhinks on her TikTok … man why is this girl always stirring the pot it’s exhausting and as for inkology he just sounds bitter and jealous name dropping and attacking another artist

But man Joty give it a damn rest!!!

What are your thoughts on the two tatt artists any experiences ?

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u/Late-Negotiation4054 — 2 hours ago
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Tanvir Gill Shoulder Checking A Father & Baby

Saw the post earlier about this, thought I'd post the video as well. This is so pathetic, not only does she bump into the other person HARD but she also laughs without even apologizing or looking at them, AND UPLOADS IT...

That was hard enough to the point where the father could have dropped their baby. What a sad human being.

u/Total_Pineapple3606 — 1 day ago

Yall best educate yourselves

Apologies for interrupting this subs normal feed of useless gossip, influencer bashing, those of us single wondering if we will die alone or those of us partnered talking about who is cheating on who (before you come at me, I engage in it too; its fun but ultimately useless).

However since this is one of the biggest communities on reddit for those in the Punjabi diaspora, I wanted to drop in and say one thing: go watch Satluj aka Punjab 95 starring Diljit Dosanjh. Amazing film about the life and death of Jaswant Singh Khalra. If you do not know who he is, you should. Look him up or ask elder family members.

Only reason why I mention this is this man is criminally unknown among second generation Punjabis. Most of my friends do not know who he is. He was a human rights activist who uncovered the forced disappearances and extrajudicial killings of +25k people in Punjab from 1985 to 1995. He is known as the inheritor of unclaimed bodies because he took on the cause of finding all those killed with impunity by the Punjab Police and cremated without their families knowledge. I guarantee you if your family lived in Punjab at that time, they were affected by it.

For the Canadians in the crowd, he presented his evidence in the house of commons when he could not present it in his home country. A glimmer of pride for me as a Canadian Punjabi. Canada offered him asylum, he chose to go back to continue his work knowing full well he would suffer the same fate. He was abducted from outside his house when washing his car, tortured for 2 months, killed then his body was disposed of behind his family's back.

Diljit made the film 3 years ago, it has been censored in India ever since, just released internationally (google it you will find a link easily).

If you would like a deeper dive into the crimes against humanity committed in Punjab at that time, check out this website which features testimonials videos and data from the victims and cops who participated in that bloodbath: https://www.ensaaf.org/ (look up who was murdered around your pind on the map, you actually might be shocked)

For those of you further inclined and can still manage to read non brain rot content, here is a comprehensive report compiled by Human Rights Watch on Police Impunity and Murder in Punjab: https://www.hrw.org/report/2007/10/17/protecting-killers/policy-impunity-punjab-india

I have no reason to convince you to do any of these things, thank god most of us live in free countries so no one can force you to. I will tell you though that this is part of our people's story and no one else is responsible for carrying this story except us, if you choose not to do carry this story no one else will.

Also check out this video by AkAmazing translating a portion of his speech, gives me chills every time I hear it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_vpLRDT-Q

Back to regularly scheduled programming.

u/gdhanda23 — 18 hours ago

Jus reigns cousin is a serial cheater

I want to call out these two scumbags who I know watch these pages because they’re narcissistic serial cheaters. Jus Reigns‘ infamous cousin “cousin Vicky” has been cheating on his wife for years…. I know this because I was once friends with a couple of the chicas on his roster. knowingly cheating is atrocious and it’s the reason ive ceased my friendships with these girls.

I will admit I messed around with his brother who I found out was ENGAGED… but I for real did not know he was entangled with some poor girl because he was acting very single and thirsty. scum bags.

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u/StatusAd3068 — 1 day ago

Can we stop with these stupid "influencer" posts and have some real content/discussions

Why are people so obsessed with these "influencers" and what they are doing? Posting pictures or stories about them?

Don't you people have your own lives to worry about, it's crazy how pathetic some of you are and your obsession about some random peoples lives who have no idea you exist.

This "influencer culture" is the dumbest shit to happen to the internet.

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Age Gaps? 21F and 31M need advice

Not that long ago, I (21F) met a guy at a mutual friend’s wedding, and we’ve ended up seeing each other at all of the events since. I thought he was maybe 26 or 27.
He was into me, and honestly he’s my type. He has a calm demeanor but is also really fun, tall, and handsome. I’ve also heard from other people that he’s a good guy.

He asked for my contact information, and we’ve been chatting. Then I found out he’s actually 10 years older than me.

We haven’t gone on a date yet, but he said he wants to take me shopping first (there’s an area in my city that’s half retail chains and half independent small businesses, so it’s a fun place to walk around because there’s always something new), and then out for dinner.

He’s made a few suggestive, flirtatious jokes. I didn’t really mind because I have a playful personality too, but I guess I’ll find out on the date whether he was just joking or actually meant them.

This is the biggest age gap I’ve ever been in. Before this, the largest was six years.

What I’m confused about is why did he pursue me? Did we genuinely click and mesh well together, or was he mainly into to the idea that I’m a young, attractive woman he met dancing at a wedding?

From what I’ve heard and saw, a few women around his age approached him during the wedding to ask for his information, and he turned them down because he said wasn’t interested. And believe me, those women were all gorgeous and so sweet!!!

What do you guys think? I’m really on the fence about this. His age is honestly the only thing making me pause. Or more so his reasons for approaching me despite my age.

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u/FlowerPowerMwah — 2 days ago

Tanvir gill

Damn just saw her ig story, why she bump into a random dad holding his kid while walking, then laugh about it with her friend and walk off instead of saying sorry. Major mean girl energy

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u/leoc808 — 2 days ago

Mrs Mitchell aka Shelly Content Creator

People cannot for real think this looks good? What are we doing. Also people need to give up the content creator gig it’s so cringe

u/mrsworldwideeeeee — 2 days ago

Looking for Volunteers for Dental Cleanings (GTA)

Hey everyone! I know this is a long shot, BUT,

I’m a Dental Hygiene student currently looking for clients who are available for FREE dental cleanings to fulfill my graduation requirements

Haven’t had a cleaning ever / Overdue for dental cleaning (5+ years)
Don’t have dental insurance
Noticing calculus buildup, staining, or bleeding gums

CASH REWARD included after completion of all appointments
Must be available for 5-6 appointments; 3-4 hours long (school setting)

Location: Mississauga (Hurontario/403)

If you're interested, or know anyone who is interested, please reach out to me :)

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u/Relevant-Emu1872 — 2 days ago

Sugar Daddy $$$ or BF?

Sugar Daddy $$$ or BF? She worked at a Brampton massage parlour and escort under the name “Zara”. Apparently offer her the right amount of $$$ and you may get her attention. There were rumours even posted here before she’s dating Sukha. She’s been spotted with him. Now is Sukha the sugar daddy or the bf? Sugar daddy even helped build her Pilates studio. But regardless she’s is hot.

u/Sad_Can5675 — 2 days ago

Positive Things of The Week

Hey everyone! :) Idk about you all, but it's eye-rolling to see the unwashed, chopped, broke and skid marked tighty whitey wearing incel of the week post another rant about FeMaLES having high expectations when these losers should just date each other!! :D Problem solved since clearly they're such catches ;)

 

I digress, what I wanna do is give people a place to yap about the positive things they've experienced this week and/or things they're looking forward to! Versus this sub being spammed by insecure and whiny little dudes complaining about who tf knows.

 

That could be anything from getting your favourite food, a good workday/week, meeting someone or a relationship going well, self-care, and so on. Anything and everything, so long as it's positive :)

 

I'll start... for myself, it's been a good week! Work has been busy but I've gotten sm done! ^_^ I have some conventions coming up that I'm looking forward to with friends and I'm going out with my person this coming week :)

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u/Kliene — 3 days ago

Beautybybhela- dating influencer Indi Singh.

love when influencers try to pretend like we’re stupid but forget their traces. looks like Taran is dating the uk influencer Indi Singh. They were in Miami together, La together and now Toronto. posting late and at different times does not mean we all are stupid lol

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u/Suitable-Status-6643 — 3 days ago