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,
Read the storyPlatonic relationships
Did you know that “Platonic” was a word used by Greek philosopher Plato to describe the love his guru Socrates had on one of his pupil. In short, love without … Read more
Looking for smiling joggers
I have never taken any exercise except sleeping and resting. – Mark Twain (1835 – 1910) Having been a fan of Mark Twain – who isn`t? – I agree to … Read more
Home alone for Jammy
Two and a half years back I had announced my marriage with Rekha on this blog. Today, I would like to announce that I am a bachelor again. No! Girls, … Read more
Oh! Morse Code again!
[This post has too much of Morse Code. Proceed at your own peril] Rekha is learning Morse code. For those who don`t know what Morse code is, it is a … Read more
Reporting straight from the Bangalore Airport
I am in the Bangalore airport, waiting for my King Fisher flight to Chennai which is scheduled for 8.55 p.m.. It has been three days since I saw my wife … Read more
Accepting gifts from relatives
Rekha`s elder sister Rema and her husband Sudhir have come down to India from the Gulf. What kabuliwalas were in the 70s, the Gulfwalas are today. They always come back … Read more
What am I telling Rekha?
An old friend called Manoj snapped this picture a week back. He is a good professional photographer and and is available at 09444916905 for similar shoot outs. To understand him … Read more
Traveling by Kingfisher Airlines
It looks like my uncle`s tonsure in Tirupathi has borne fruits. My long pending wish of traveling by the Kingfisher Airlines has almost materialized; I am taking the 6.50 a.m. … Read more
Letter from a friend
Clarification: When I look at the comments for this post, I have strong reasons to believe that the junta thinks I have written this letter. As I said earlier, the … Read more
A visit to Fab India, Chennai
Last weekend we visited Fab India in Beseant Nagar, Chennai. The scene enacted there can`t be re-created, simply because I would have nothing to do with that shop ever again. … Read more
Driving me crazy
If you drive with your wife IN your car, you have probably experienced this. If you drive with your wife ON your car, you are probably a happy man by … Read more
Inviting friends over
Believe it or not, this is quite a ritual. It is not as easy as picking up the phone and calling them over for lunch. I wanted to call a … Read more
Rekha’s photograph
A few of my fans were upset that I was being a MCP by only showcasing my photograph on this Blog. I really can’t carry Rekha’s photo in the top … Read more
Do all married men need mistresses?
Even for one moment, I don`t want you to believe that the Vacancy Available advertisement I gave in The Hindu dated September 30, had any sexual intension. Here is what … Read more
Wife wins. Again.
One of the Ouchmytoe.com readers mailed this short piece and asked me to upload it on the blog. Not willing to disappoint her, here goes – A married man left … Read more
Much married, much harried
I can now say that I am a much married man. I say ‘much married` because we crossed our second wedding anniversary on 8th September. Despite the body and mind … Read more
I love you
Gone are the days when my “I love you” would evoke an echo from my wife. I say echo because she would give me that romantic look and say “I … Read more
Rekha and I visit Mocha, Chennai
A colleague of mine is leaving our company, which happens to be an IT major. If you have noticed, everybody always talks “Major.” Why don’t we hear somebody say: “My … Read more
Ten things you will never hear your husband say
– I like you in those tight-fitting jeans. – Looks like you didn`t wax your hands. – I just called up your father. – May I do the dishes? – … Read more
Paying the price?
I didn`t realize but I have been quoted in this news item on Blog Bans, without my knowledge. One of the many prizes that I have to recieve for being … Read more
Places you visit before and after marriage
I remember going places before marriage. Not that I am not going places after marriage – I mean, I bought an iron box, a three-legged stool, a Motorola Razr V3i, … Read more