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Indian woman seeks freedom from arranged marriage plan
Dear Abby columns discuss a young Indian American woman living in the United States who learns her parents plan to wed her to Rashid in India. Rashid is described as divorced with four children, with alleged infidelity and a secretary expecting twins. The woman demands independence, dating rights, and a break from the arrangement. Abby counsels open family discussion and potential emancipation if the parents persist. The column also covers a 13 year old contemplating suicide and a reader asking about repurposing ties, with Abby offering supportive guidance and practical ideas.
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