The idea we have of the 'perfect bride' needs to change. Why should women, and their families, kow-tow to unrealistic ideas of subservience any more?

To tell you honestly, the concept of a traditional Indian marriage totally misses the mark for me. Here's why.

I don’t care! You want me to get married because the clothes have come from the tailor, do you even hear yourself ma!” Trisha screamed back.

Marriage is a partnership between two responsible individuals, and respect is essential. But these men who came to 'see' me had no such thoughts in their mind.

I was completely oblivious to the fact that the white mark - a long forgotten part of me was a major concern for my potential in-laws!