The other night, while scrolling instead of sleeping like a responsible adult, I landed on a Reddit thread that stayed with me. A recently married woman had posted a simple question. She did not want to keep the Karwa Chauth fast. Would that make her a bad wife? The comments were a mixed bag. Some told her to relax and do what felt right. Others reminded her about "tradition" and what her in-laws might say. A few even hinted that skipping the fast meant she did not love her husband enough. One question, and suddenly her marriage was up for public review.
\n\nThat is the part that got me. Since when did a day of fasting become the official test of how much you love your husband?
\n\nLet me be honest here. This is my first Karwa Chauth after marriage, and yes, I am keeping the fast. I am excited about the mehendi, the outfit, the whole sargi-before-sunrise routine and waiting for the moon like it owes me money. But I am doing it because I want to, not because someone handed me a rulebook along with my wedding lehenga.
\n\nAnd it is exhausting, because the "good wife" checklist never…
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