In Bollywood GIFs: 9 Things A Married Couple Gets To Hear If The Guy Is Younger Than The Woman!

The stereos about marriage in the society are never enough, especially in our country. But we only come to face them each time two people set out to challenge the existing norms. One such marriage stereotype that we have not been able to get over as a society yet is the age factor. While we come from a history of older men marrying girls old enough to be their daughters or even granddaughters, but the idea of an older woman marrying a younger man certainly sets the alarms ringing in the society. 

Wondering why we're suddenly throwing light on this stereotype? Well, very recently Sony TV's popular show, Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya showcased a situation wherein a 21-year-old Ratan voluntarily walks up to a 30-year-old Diya and decides to marry her. It was then that it crossed our mind - what if such a wedding took place in reality? Right from looking down at the woman as immoral and the guy as desperate, there are many other things that couples have to hear from the society. So because 'log kya kaheinge’ is one of the biggest factors to consider in Indian marriages, here’s what a couple where the woman is older typically have to hear.

When he was born she was already in middle school!

Isn’t she old enough to be his aunt?

We sure know who’s calling shots at home! And it won't be HIM!!

Won’t she be just seconds away from menopause when they plan their family ahead?

Marrying a 30-year-old at 21? ROFL! Wait, does she even understand what ROFL means??

Isn’t she from the generation that sends sanskari Good Morning messages on Whatsapp?

How desperate is he to marry a woman that old?

She’s sure gonna have a thousand problems adjusting with the family!

She must surely have manipulated him into marrying her.

Well if we actually put aside the notions of the society, can't two consenting adults choose to tie the knot with whoever they wish to? There is absolutely no reason why their decision should be looked down upon or not be accepted. 

Diya and Ratan are at similar crossroads in their lives as they get married in unlikely situations. Needless to say, they'll be under immense pressure from the society but let's hope that the show helps break the stereotypes by nurturing their relationship in the right way.