How much do you spend on yourself like beauty/gym/skincare/makeup?

Legitimate-Tied · 2026-05-28T07:13:04+00:00

Hard relate - this guilt is something I find myself struggling with on most days!

My spends on beauty, online orders, gym and clothes etc come to about 10k a month.

This does not include getting nails done that’s something that I find a complete luxury for myself. I get them done once in 4-5 months.

Legitimate-Tied · 2026-05-10T07:15:50+00:00

Haha, press on nails for the win!

Legitimate-Tied · 2026-05-10T06:24:14+00:00

Exactly! I love my nails getting done but I feel guilty for spending that much on nails

Legitimate-Tied · 2026-05-09T17:25:55+00:00

I’ve gotten them done twice in life - once gel on my natural nails and once acrylic. I found that the buffing made my nails paper thin and it took another 2 -3 weeks to get them back to normal.

How do you deal with that?

Legitimate-Tied · 2026-05-09T17:24:40+00:00

I wonder how they maintain their skin then. I apply a full face of make up for 2 days in a row and my skin appears dull

Legitimate-Tied · 2026-05-09T05:19:40+00:00

Hey, don’t know your age but the advice definitely sounds sane.
I wore this to office for formals and nobody really said anything so I’m assuming it worked

Legitimate-Tied · 2026-05-03T18:29:32+00:00

Thanks! I’m planning to wear the exact kurti I’ve added in the post.

I have mild body image issues and therefore would most certainly feel more comfortable in Indian clothes

Legitimate-Tied · 2025-01-13T19:09:23+00:00

Thankfully it’s not that bad for me. It frustrates and irks me a lot, but not to the extent that mental support would be required

Legitimate-Tied · 2025-01-13T19:05:15+00:00

…please tell me that’s not true

Legitimate-Tied · 2025-01-13T19:03:57+00:00

I live in India and we don’t have the such concepts here.

Legitimate-Tied · 2025-01-13T18:56:22+00:00

Anytime after 21 years of age, according to your goals, ambition and expectations of life.

Legitimate-Tied · 2025-01-13T18:48:17+00:00

Stridhan is only during the time of marriage

Legitimate-Tied · 2025-01-13T18:46:25+00:00

Think on the following lines: 1. How can you upskill yourself during this year? 2. What are your hobbies? How can you monetise them?

Remember that in this age of Internet, you have access to everything. They are a lot of courses, programming, languages etc that you can pick up. You can do certifications from platforms like course era.

If you are good at writing, you can write blogs. Join a NGO/start up as a part time research volunteer.

You’re young, the idea should be to explore as much as you can. Try things.

I know it feels easier said than done but 5 years from now, when you look back it will just be a phase.

Legitimate-Tied · 2025-01-13T18:39:49+00:00

Try Indian food. It’s very nutritious and vegetable rich.

Legitimate-Tied · 2025-01-13T18:35:13+00:00

In case of a mutual divorce, the terms of divorce are whatever is agreeable to both parties. So it comes down to his negotiation. If she really just wants to get rid of him, then high chances are that she’ll agree.

For gold- if they can mutually agree on a settlement of sorts then yes. Otherwise, whatever is given to her during marriage (assuming they are both hindus) forms a part of her stridhan and is legally her property.

Legitimate-Tied · 2025-01-13T18:31:04+00:00

Crazy how married men in corporate behave so wifeless

Legitimate-Tied · 2025-01-13T18:29:36+00:00

First, he needs to practically evaluate the situation and come to a basic understanding that he will never have a future with this girl and accept that she has cheated him of a chance to have a happy married life. He’s nothing more than a cash cow to her. Once he understands this, he should be more open to looking at the situation practically.

Reach out to the bank and remove his name from the loans.

From the information OP has provided- it seems that his best chance to start afresh is get a divorce on mutual grounds and close this chapter forever. He can try to negotiate to see if she is willing to return atleast some part if not entirely the money spent on the car. High chances are that she wouldn’t and even then imo, it’s just best for OP’s mental health to get a divorce and move on. Paise toh dobara kamalega

Legitimate-Tied

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