Love and Lies

"The 9 Myths of Indian Marriages" is a witty, heartfelt, and brutally honest look at the most complicated relationship on Earth - marriage. We grow up hearing that marriages are made in heaven, that love will fix everything, and that a "good spouse" must behave a certain way. But what happens when the honeymoon ends, the bills begin, and the only duet you sing together is a fight over who's right? Through relatable stories and laugh-out-loud satire, Samatha Reddy Narala exposes the hidden myths that quietly run our marriages - the "shoulds," the "buts," and the silent expectations we inherit from families and society. From the passionate beginnings of Vijay and Rani to Meena's one-sided love for Sundar, each story peels back a layer of illusion to reveal the human truth underneath - our need to be seen, heard, and loved for who we truly are. With warmth, humor, and a coach's insight, Samatha blends storytelling with self-reflection, helping readers ask the real questions:¿What are my patterns in love? Am I fulfilled or merely adjusting? What does marriage mean to me - a cage, a comfort, or a conscious choice? Drawing from her 19-year marriage, her coaching practice, and countless real-life experiences, Samatha shows that marriages aren't divine contracts - they're evolving partnerships built on awareness, laughter, and courage. This book isn't just for the married - it's for anyone curious about love, relationships, and what it really takes to stay together after the wedding music fades. Because in the end, marriages aren't made in heaven. They're made here - with real people, real emotions, and a lot of self-reflection.

Pagina's: 74, Paperback, Clever Fox Publishing