Dear Diana,

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I've been married five years but I'm not satisfied with my husband. I am from a rich family but got married to a man less educated then me. I earn more than my husband does. If i stop working, we will not be able to even fulfil our daily expenses. Furthermore, he has a 'problem' so there's no chance of me getting pregnant. If I see my friends and other relatives who in spite of not being educated are settled with a good husband, a good financial position and children, I get jealous. At times, I feel like committing suicide.

Sangeeta Ahuja

Dear Sangeeta,

There's no point dwelling on the past. If you aren't happy with the way things are and if you feel there's nothing that keeps you bound to the marriage, there's always the option of walking away. You seem independent, but it would be churlish to leave him in the lurch if he doesn't exactly live off you. Of course, social norms dictate that he should be the provider. And if he isn't capable of that, you always have options available.

She has done a complete U-turn

Dear Diana,

I've been in a relationship with a girl for five months. Recently, her past boyfriend tried to contact her. He dumped her but she hasn't been able to forget him. Now she says that we're just friends and that she doesn't love me. I've been completely honest with her and we've even been intimate. This U-turn has completely devastated me. I cannot concentrate on my career or my personal life.

Name withheld on request

Dear Friend,

She's being very unfair to you. You could dump her but that would only hurt you more. Though I'm sure you're not the kind to take revenge over matters of the heart, All I can say to you is to perservere and avoid her completely. Destroy every shred of evidence of the time the two of you spent together. Don't even bother calling her, sending her SMSes and such. If she comes back to you, don't accept her into your life again. One bad turn deserves another.

They say I'm persona non grata

Dear Diana,

I need to get my passport made. While I have most of my documents in place, my property documents are with the co-operative society. They insist I'm not a member of the society and won't issue the documents. What do I do?

Mahima R

Dear Mahima,

I'm sure you have the property deed orginal or true copy somewhere around to prove your point. Also, meet the society officials in person to prove your point. Go with the municipal corporation records (if you live in a city) copy to prove your point.