They are insisting that I get married to a girl from our community. But I don’t want to. In fact, I’ve got a girlfriend who doesn’t belong to our caste. So I don’t know how to deal with the whole situation. I love my parents dearly and I’m their only child. I can’t afford to lose their trust but at the same time, I’m going strong with this girl I’m in love with. Should I tell my parents that I will settle down later but with the girl of my choice?
— Danish

Illustration/ Amit Bandre