Protecting Your Self-Esteem and Boundaries as a Newly-Wed
Hey there, I’m Manveen . If you’ve been following my life lately, you know that just two months ago, I said "I do" in a beautiful, loud, and very colorful Punjabi wedding . The honeymoon phase is wonderful, but I’ll be honest with you—the transition hasn’t just been about picking out new curtains or learning how to share a closet. It’s been a whirlwind of navigating a whole new set of cultural expectations. In our Punjabi culture , marriage isn't just between two people; it’s a merger of two entire universes. And with that comes a lot of "traditional" pressure that can honestly feel a bit heavy sometimes. The Pressure to be "The Perfect Bahu" From the moment the henna faded, I felt the shift. There’s this unspoken manual on how a new bride should act—how much she should cook, how she should dress, and how she should prioritize everyone else’s needs above her own. I realized quickly that if I wasn't careful, I'd lose the "Manveen" I w...