Author Monica Marwah

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“As a single desi, one really great way to establish your independence and live vicariously is to pick some hot destinations and explore. Check out the bars and clubs, talk to locals, sight-see and get a sense of how everyone else lives in different parts of the world. As a school psychologist, I am lucky to have spring break, Christmas break and summer vacation. I use that time to travel and see the world. Here are tips on traveling on your own and making the best of your given circumstances.” GUEST BLOG

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GUEST BLOG: There are millions of women out there who find themselves drawn to the dysfunctional relational patterns of the past, unknowingly repeating the vicious cycle that drained their mothers, sisters, aunts, cousins of their emotional freedom. Feel empowered and know that you can break this unhealthy cycle and be a pioneer of change.

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When you are in your adolescence and twenties, you want to do what the norm is. If everyone around you wants to be more Indian, then so do you. If everyone wants to be more American, then so do you. It depends on where you are living, your social experiences and how much impact your family has in shaping your cultural life.

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” I love being in my 30’s. There is just something about my 30’s that speaks to me. I feel that I am at a point in my life where the hormonal and petty stuff is behind me. Spiritually, everything is falling into place. I have all this knowledge about myself and the world that I can just apply it.” GUEST BLOG

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In a society where social networking is as easy as a click of a button, we all want to move ourselves to a better version of ourselves. We are living in a time where everyone has something to say and teach us. With tools such as Twitter and Facebook, we often compare ourselves to others and wonder if we are enough. (Guest BLog)

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If you are in your 30’s, single and loving it, then don’t change a thing, enjoy your freedom and keep moving. However, if you are fretting about your age and feeling the tick tock of the clock then maybe you should consider other options… Guest blog in ‘Sex & the Single Desi’ by Monica Marwah

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” There is still a stigma attached to one night stands especially before a healthy connection is made. Desis come from varied views of dating and matrimony. Our culture still has a certain amount of traditionalism that is not practiced by every desi, so confusion and lack of compatibility arise when meeting and mingling in a social setting,” says Monica Marwah.

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GUEST BLOG: “In a world that expects everyone to desensitize and move on, I am here to tell you that it is okay to take time out from your daily routine, grieve and process your emotions.
Without processing and having a pity party, you are letting the pain affect your heart and every cell in your body.”

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GUEST BLOG: “I do believe that trying for matrimonial bliss is a vital part of growing up. I mean, who doesn’t want a family? However, when you find yourself 35 and single, desperation and pity may begin to set in. At 35, you could be stuck in the middle of a rock and a hard place. You still haven’t found the one, however you know that the avenues you tried in your 20’s and 30’s are a waste of time and you can’t bear the thought of putting yourself through that again.”

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According to a Pew Research Center &Time Magazine survey, only half of Americans are getting married, which is down from 72 percent in 1960. And 40 percent of US adults think marriage is obsolete.
While there are no statistics on desi co-habitation, anecdotal evidence suggests that this is happening. A big surprise since Indians – and Indian-Americans – are generally marriage-obsessed.

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