Difficulties in cultural concepts with the Nepali people…

I have no husband, no boyfriend, no kids. That’s strange for asian ppl I get it. But somewhat they can understand that. They maybe can imagine a series of reasons as why I’m single right now.
But what seems like, that cannot fit in their minds is, that I don’t want one! It seems unbelievable to them. I must be looking for a husband, right? No! I’m not looking for anyone. It just doesn’t fit their thinking..

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ABCDEF7 · M

Because it's rare for them. For them, If you are living in social setup, it means you have opted for living in grihastha(householder). You don't look like a sannyasin(female monk) to them.

https://www.hinduismtoday.com/magazine/january-february-march-2006/2006-01-the-spiritual-ideals-of-hinduism-s-two-noble-paths/

being · 36-40, F

@ABCDEF7 oh wow what an interesting read. I've only reached halfway but will finish it. Very explanatory. Helps me understand them better. So what am I to them ? They can't categorize me

ABCDEF7 · M

@being Yes, you don't fit in the traditional setup that they are used to see.

Pfuzylogic · M

They seem to have a very dated image of what a woman can and should be. It must be purely functional for them since there are no specialized occupations available for women.

being · 36-40, F

@Pfuzylogic I believe the younger generation sees things differently but I have few chances to interact with them so far, they're enclosed in schools and colleges

Pfuzylogic · M

@being So there is so much of the culture that is concealed! Education would be part of what diverges from rural dependencies!

Unlearn · 41-45, M

But I remember somewhere you writing about your in-laws and husband on SW...

being · 36-40, F

@Unlearn hm maybe some ex figurative in-laws .. never been actually married!!!

Pretzel · 61-69, M

societal norms can be a real pain in the bum

being · 36-40, F

@Pretzel yes…it’s funny how I’m realising that in my 35s ..I feel i kind of get things late, for most of my life !!!

Pretzel · 61-69, M

@being think of it this way: people that get ia all figured out early in life don't get surprises/realizations later in life

so it might be a good thing :)

MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M

well japanese and chinese people would certainly understand

being · 36-40, F

@MartinTheFirst I can’t know if I don’t meet them!

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being · 36-40, F

@pancakeslam yes!!! Satellites all over

SW-User

Keep doing you

🙂👍

being · 36-40, F

@SW-User there’s no other way really..:)

SW-User

@being true, though some people cave

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