Marriage & Rekha
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Men who can talk and move their ‘life goals’ make the best husbands
August 11, 2026
If you have read me enough, you will know that before meeting me, Rekha’s dream was to marry a tall Malayali man with a thick moustache and a Royal Enfield. Basically, she wanted a man who could ride through the Western Ghats, stop near a tea shop in Wayanad, remove his helmet in slow motion,
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Marriage isn’t about Chemistry between partners. It’s about Botany.
A few days back, I came across a beautiful thought, but I am not sure if Rekha understands it. That’s why I thought I would run it past you all … Read more
Why every woman cleans her house before the domestic help comes
Last night we had a party at our place. Totally, there were 17 of us…and like every good house party, it was loud, chaotic, and beautiful. Like the Avengers, everyone … Read more
When Rekha lost her tote bag with my wallet in it
Whenever we step out, Rekha carries her handbag. I carry my wallet, which in a way is also my confidence. But within ten minutes, both my wallet and my confidence … Read more
What happened when my wife came back home after 168 hours
This is part two of my wife & kids’ visit to Madurai. This is what happened after they came back. Some of you wanted to know what happened after Rekha … Read more
How I spent 168 hours without my wife
For the last seven days, I have been away from Rekha. That’s 168 hours of not touching her short, curly hair. Or 112 hours of not being scolded by her. … Read more
How Decathlon makes me feel like an Olympic Gold medal winning athlete
Last week, I went to Decathlon to buy a pair of socks. But before I proceed, let me tell you how to find out whether you are lower middle class … Read more
Why my wife Rekha and I sleep in different bedrooms
One of my readers recently accused me. She said, I had dumped all childcare on Rekha, made her take multiple career breaks, ruined her mental and physical health, and now … Read more
My wife is so competitive that she turned therapy into a competition
It is nice to know that strangers on the internet are worried about my wife’s mental health, while my wife is worried about my travel start-up, my cholesterol, my driving, … Read more
My wife panics when her mobile’s battery goes below 60 percent
With age, Rekha’s anxiety has only become sharper. Earlier, she would worry about normal things – whether the gas knob was off, whether the main door was locked, whether the … Read more
My forced road trip to Mahabalipuram with four couples
This is part 2 of how my wife fooled me into going on a trip by running her hand over my chest. It’s best enjoyed if you have read part … Read more
The fifteen minutes of romance that forced me to join a road trip
Last week, my wife rolled towards me in bed and reached for my hand. After 20+ years of marriage, I knew this was a dangerous move. As a weapon, her … Read more
My wife asked me to run and then stopped me from running
You already know that my wife comes with an “attitude” that the best of men can’t live with. I have no problem with it – if anything, that’s what “attracts” … Read more
My wife is at war with her laptop
A decade back, a colleague of mine proudly exclaimed, “My wife won’t go anywhere without me!” I wanted to burst his bubble and tell him it wasn’t something he should … Read more
Confessions of a man caught between his wife and his mother
Prakash Kumar is a close friend of mine who is sandwiched between his wife and mother. For reasons I don’t fully understand, he believes I am an expert in relationships. … Read more
What I realized outside the Westside trial room
Today, Rekha and I went to Westside to buy two pairs of trousers for me. As always, by the time we came out, we had bought one pair of trousers … Read more
An old neighbour lady caught me kissing
We live in a nice township in Chennai, and our neighbours are nice people… till the time they aren’t. Recently, when Rekha and I had gone for a morning walk, … Read more
My wife and I sleep in different bedrooms because I want to be alive the next day
The Rajans are known for three characteristics: we are hardworking, hilarious, and honest. That’s why 25 years back, when Rekha (then my girlfriend and now my wife) asked, “I love … Read more
Rekha and I are real opposites, but we have one thing in common
My wife, Rekha, and I suddenly had a doubt. How come we are still together after 25 years – 4 years of courtship and 21 years of marriage? As I … Read more
Poem: On how Rekha & I got married
This is less of a poem and more of a ballad. This is the story of how Rekha and I met, our evil intentions, and how Rekha turned the tables … Read more
Australian Zebra Finch Birds – my first pet at age 35 years
Rekha has never liked animals. Or birds for that matter. Or fish. She would eat them, but to see them alive give her the creeps. You probably ask, “If she … Read more
How sex between husband and wife gets affected because of kids
Bill Cosby, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Peter Russell – what’s common among them all? For the not-so-trained-an-eye, it would seem as if the common thing between them is the lack … Read more