I was born to my parents from a middle - class joint family, in the city of Mumbai. Like any other child, I too had my highs and lows in school and college. However, I managed to sail through all of them. Since I was the first child of my generation, uncles, aunts and my dad always doted on me, as I was apple of their eyes.
As a teenager, I started moving out in the open world. Like all other teenagers who wanted to explore & taste real life. I had some very close friends and I was enjoying the newly found world of freedom. Although in my teens, I was always on the plumper side, it never really bothered me. Until, one day when my first boyfriend told me that he was too good for me. Not only him, but also his friends had similar thoughts.
The nail hit me hard on my head. “Yes”, it was definitely a revelation. Soon with all the effort it took, I managed to loose oodles of weight. I started working on my looks and had a complete make over. Dressing up, which was initially a task became something I pleasured now. Not to forget the attention I got because of it. I did not mind the effort it took, because the fruit was very satisfying.
A lot of male attention, in the beginning was flattering. However, with time I learnt the motive behind giving all the footage it took to impress me. Well, in other words they were all looking out for FUN. But, I was never interested in just fooling around, right from day one.
I have always looked for commitment in my relationship; because I gave my 110% to the person, I loved. Only to realize that I was always made and emotional fool out of. Due to this, the after effects of the break up were really sad and depressing. It took time to bounce back to a routine. After a few failed relationships, I realized that men could be very smooth & manipulating with their words. In addition, I started to read between their lines. The more I realized, the more I felt like a fool. I am a person who speaks from the heart. I do not beat around the bush, but come straight to the point. Well I guess this quality was rather a drawback, as I felt like a dumped potato at there end of each relation.
Going through all this made me a stronger person. It also made me aware & kept me on guard all the time. I felt very confident & would not fall in any trap. Today I can say I have an Imposing Personality & Strong Will Power to support the people around me & myself.
The meaning & definition of life has changed now. Earlier it was all about finding true love or the right person, living with Mr. Right, or living a happily married life etc. But, today I want to live life to the fullest. Work, be successful, achieve my goals, socialize, & go out with friends, travel, & many other things. Moreover, find my own Identity in this world.
The reason for writing this book is that I want to reach out to all the girls & women out there. Who are having a tough time in their love lives, who are heart broken, or those who feel let down, ditched, backstabbed, two - timed etc. The reason is that they fall for the smooth talks given by their spouse.
I think a book is the best medium for communication, at a personal level. I wish it could be of any use to my readers.
