I came across this lady who is 52. We hit it off very well and even met a few times in the past three months. I’m thinking of marrying her. Would it be a wise decision? I proposed to her but she didn’t reply. I guess she’s just shy or worried about what people will say. Personally, I don’t care about our so-called society because it wasn’t there for me when I was left lonely. Should I go ahead with the marriage if she says yes, eventually?
— Sitaram

Illustration/ Amit Bandre