In a relationship with an Indian guy, he has not told his parents about us yet. His parents are forcing him to talk to another girl for some time now. He tells me today that he will have to talk to her he cannot screw his relationship anymore with his parents. So heart broken 😞

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Run now before u get caught up with an Indian mummas boy...I’m Indian and married to one...it’s not fun

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I mean it’s not an issue only in Indian culture, there’s varying degrees of patriarchy all over the world

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You’re not in a relationship with him. That’s what you think. You’re his ‘fun adventure’ before he gets arranged marriaged, which he always knew he would. Please dump his ass ASAP.

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Agree. He’s keeping you in the side .. RUN . Indian woman here .

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Be strong and know that it’s not you! Get away from him. Not worth your time.

Indian female here 🙋🏻‍♀️

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Non-Indian woman dating an Indian man. I was actually kept a secret from my bf’s parents for many years too until recently. Luckily, they’ve accepted me with open arms and have been very supportive of our intention to get engaged soon. However, I also had my doubts while I was kept a secret and I loudly expressed my concerns to him. My bf found other ways to show me that he was committed (i.e. bought a house together, financial investments which would benefit solely me if we were to break up lol, got a dog together, etc). He often said he would choose me over his family if needed and when I would question if his mom ever tried to set him up with girls in his community, he reassured me that he has firmly said no to his parents. In my situation, I had these reassurances which has kept me in the relationship and secure about his promise to introduce me. Reading briefly what OP has written, nothing seems reassuring or that he’s actually invested in your relationship. Not all Indian guys are like OP (and most of these comments) have described, but I will agree that sadly the majority are. OP please don’t even waste a second being upset about someone who can’t even communicate with his parents what he wants for his life.

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🚩🚩🚩🚩

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Echoing some of the thoughts here - I am Indian and know what this guy is talking about. No matter his intentions, he is not going to pick you. Do you want to always be in competition with someone's family?

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This is exactly why I decided to stop dating Indian guys. I did at one point in my life but they weren’t just committed (I’m black). It was always like I was the toy before they found an Indian girl.
Please run!

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This.

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This happened to me! 😞 it was devastating - here for you OP

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This is a classic example of what most spineless Indian men do before getting tied to a "well-suited" woman. You dodged a bullet!

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I’ve been through something similar - feel free to DM if you want to talk.

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Sorry you are dealing wit this. In my experience (Indian girl) this never gets better. This internal struggle he has with himself and keeping himself happy while trying to please others will only get worse with time. Nor does he want to speak up for himself on what he really wants. Escape!! It hurts now but it’ll be better in the long run for you.

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Sounds like an episode of 90 day fiancé the other way. (Seriously, walk away now)

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Definitely not someone you want to stay with. He is talking to other women, you may as well do the same. I’d leave.

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May be he is just trying to calm down his parents, give him a chance. Man who loves their parents will be loyal in any relationship. Its not a easy bond to break you know!

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Not true!!! 🤣 trust me! In India especially north men are raised with the idea mom is everything even before wife.. you can marry multiple times but can’t get multiple mothers.

Some men do break free and prioritize different relationships differently, they fight for their love and what they care for. And some losers just follow what they were brainwashed with. These men who eventually listen to their mom are the men who ultimately gets fed up and cheat as well, since they didn’t have a happy marriage!

FYI- I am an Indian woman. I know, what I am talking about ;)

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OP, this is his loss not yours. Please don’t take this as a reflection of you. This isn’t because of anything you did. It’s on him!!! May I ask how long you guys are dating?

My sister’s boyfriend is not Pakistani but we have not told our mom yet. He is aware and I met him. They started dating in October and are in their early 20s. For my family, having him met my mom means it’s pretty serious and marriage is being considered. If you still feel upset about this and want to keep seeing him, have a serious conversation with him about it. Ask him what his reasons are and what he’s looking for. Be intentional and understand where you are headed and what he is thinking. If his answers make you feel heartbroken again recognize that this relationship may require a lot of grit and strength to get thru. From there, ask if you’re willing to put up with all this and if he as a partner outweighs the drama of his family.

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