Dear Diana,
I am a 59-year-old widower. My wife passed away 12 years ago. I have a son who is 30 years old and married. He stays in the neighbouring flat. He is busy at work throughout the day. His wife is also busy with her work. I am leading a retired life. I only look forward to my morning and evening walks. Otherwise, I am at home. My son's maid takes care of the cleaning and cooking work. Four months ago, one of our neighbours relocated to Chennai. He has given his flat on rent to a young couple from Ahmedabad. Last month, the boy's mother came to stay with them too. She is a widow and will be here for three months as her daughter-in-law is expecting. We got talking as she, too, is alone at home when her son and daughter-in-law are at work. I get along with her well and we often go for evening walks together. I find her caring and loving. After all these years, I feel I have found someone who I look forward to meet everyday. It is as if I have found a new reason to live in my otherwise boring life. If she does not come for her evening walk, I feel I am missing something. Am I in love with her?
— Arvind

Illustration/Uday Mohite