Since our country is packed with people of different cultures, intercultural relationships are bound to happen. While it’s not much of a big deal for the two people in love, many times it comes as a shocker for the parents of both sides. While some accept the cultural difference like a boss, others have a hard time accepting the situation.
For example, one Andhra guy took to Twitter to live-tweet the reactions of his parents after he told them about his Punjabi girlfriend. That’s right, it’s a full-blown north-south situation!
While the mother was chilled out about it, the father fell completely silent. Now we all know what that means – abort mission! But this guy carried on.
Broke the news about my girlfriend to my parents last night. We are from Andhra. Girlfriend is Punjabi.
Fun times in the house. Mom is okay. Dad has gone completely silent.
Having fun observing this once in a lifetime reaction from parents (unless my brother drops a bomb too)
— Vivek Raju (@vivekraju93) April 8, 2021
The dad is being a little difficult and unreasonable. First, he started off with the silent treatment, then we went on to hide behind his phone, and finally, he wanted the girlfriend to visit ASAP. Yeh koi baat huyi batao?
Dad’s avoiding now. Hiding behind the phone to avoid further conversation
— Vivek Raju (@vivekraju93) April 8, 2021
Dad wants her to come and visit him this weekend. Okay no, meet right now it seems. No covid and all. Book flight and come it seems.
My video call suggestion is banished before it was out of my mouth— Vivek Raju (@vivekraju93) April 8, 2021
Just found out from mom he said “I thought she was kannadiga because she studied in Bangalore which is still culturally closer but she is Punjabi!!!”
Total this scene happening: https://t.co/DUmBNSVl9j
— Vivek Raju (@vivekraju93) April 8, 2021
Indian moms are such cuties!
Mum’s being a total cutie on the side. Already dreaming about daughter in law and all and how they’ll hang together 😂
Indian moms and melodrama I tell you— Vivek Raju (@vivekraju93) April 8, 2021
Ok. Sense has prevailed. Told my mom before leaving for office that she doesn’t need to fly down. And also, it seems unwillingly muttered “his choice” before leaving.
— Vivek Raju (@vivekraju93) April 8, 2021
I think we have a situation…
Both my dad and I don’t drink. Ah, we can’t even settle this over alcohol.
But more than my dad, you know who’s disappointed by this? My future father in law: “Wait what, with whom am I supposed to share this whiskey?’— Vivek Raju (@vivekraju93) April 8, 2021
Then came the next part of the plan – melt the father’s heart by showing him pictures of the girl!
Ok. Few quick updates.
Mom came up with brilliant idea of sending few photos of my girlfriend to dad on whatsapp. Because apparently, a picture can also get someone to shout 1000 words.— Vivek Raju (@vivekraju93) April 8, 2021
Actual reason – I forgot to show dad the pics last night when I told him about her. Don’t blame me. You see, I quickly narrated my part of the story and ran away from the room incase some object comes flying at me.
— Vivek Raju (@vivekraju93) April 8, 2021
Par phir khaamoshi chhaa gayi.
I sent the pics that my girlfriend and I had curated beforehand. No response. Pin drop silence on the family group. Can you imagine? No forwards, no good afternoons. Just silence in an Indian family whatsapp group.
— Vivek Raju (@vivekraju93) April 8, 2021
He has seen it. Pakka. Blue ticks and all. But hard core ignoring going on. Can’t break character now, can he.
— Vivek Raju (@vivekraju93) April 8, 2021
Also, since many of you asked, girlfriend told her parents few months ago. They are totally fine. No drama. I doubt they are from India.
— Vivek Raju (@vivekraju93) April 8, 2021
I would honestly sweat a river if my dad gave me such silent treatment…
Update: Dad came back late from work (intentionally? One can never know).
The house is currently like someone farted loudly at the dining table. Everyone knows something big has happened but no one is saying anything.
— Vivek Raju (@vivekraju93) April 8, 2021
Honest opinion – if your dad is silent, leave him alone. I repeat…LEAVE HIM ALONE.
Cool guy me waltzed into the bedroom and tried making conversation. Big mistake in hindsight
— Vivek Raju (@vivekraju93) April 8, 2021
Dad’s tying his lungi.
Me: “IPL is starting tomorrow”
Dad continues tying his lungi
Me: “Dad, IPL from tomorrow”
Still tying lungi.
Why is it taking so long? Arranged marriages get fixed in the time my dad ties his lungi— Vivek Raju (@vivekraju93) April 8, 2021
Finally, Dad says “hmm”
1000s of crores on ads later, IPL can only bring out a “hmm” from my dad. Big signal. Dad not getting excited about cricket. Dis Bad. Shit has hit the roof bad!— Vivek Raju (@vivekraju93) April 8, 2021
While the guy shared only till this bit, people online cannot wait for more because now, they are emotionally invested in this story. Some also shared similar situations they have gone through. Have a look:
We are invested now. She gotta fly down, the story gotta continue.
— Varun Khona (@varunkhona) April 8, 2021
Totally relate to this
I’m Bengali , the wife is half Refugee Punjabi & Half Bihari .
I actually broke the news on the day of my Grandfather’s Shradh🤪
Grandma was all like he never got to see his grandkids married, wonder if I too will go this way .
I said you don’t need to ..— Ninjamonkey (@Aryan_warlord) April 8, 2021
Having a Punjabi wife is the best thing that can happen to a non Punjabi 🥰
— Geetu (she/her) (@GeetuGeetub) April 8, 2021
I am an Andhra bidda, married to a Bong. This thread brought back fond memories of when I broke the news to my parents. My dad was cool; my mom gave me tue freeze. And our families knew each other since we were wee kids. All the best to you.
— Sridhar Shastry (@sridharshastry) April 9, 2021
— sab moh Maya h🏹 (@SAMVIDHAN2) April 8, 2021
Andhra n Punjabi, damn y’all will have good food
— andoland frump 🏳️🌈 (@citizenbolario) April 8, 2021
I can totally relate to this…
My wife is from Andhra and we are from Madhya Pradesh..
Definitely once in a lifetime moment to convince both the families…
Both of us were on the edge till we got married.
In the end, Love Triumphs ALL !
— Rahul Sahu (@rahulsahuxyz) April 8, 2021
Sorry if i sound too nosy and stereotypical.. But Atleast on the bright side, you guys will have fusion foods.. Both cuisines are rice in flavour, texture, spice and quantity… 😀 Best of both worlds indeed.. Congrats man!
— A Pungent Pundit (@PunditPungent) April 8, 2021
Totally relatable… 😂
Me Karnataka + She Jharkhand = Bomb
My parents are happy though her folks are still 💣💨😅
“Jab Miyan Biwi Raazi toh kya karega kaazi” – all the best man— Sanchit Rk (@__sanchitrk__) April 9, 2021
Is this a real-life 2 States or what? 😀