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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Ten sentences you will never hear your wife say
“Would you want to make love today?” “I fixed the DVD player for you.” “Can you tune into Ten Sports, please?” “Your mother just called.” “I sent some money to … Read more
Rekha pips Jammy to the post
Rekha and I were part of the Vlogger Tinker Meetup held at Kiruba`s wife`s office on Sunday. The 15 or so video-blogging enthusiasts who had assembled were divided into 3-member … Read more
Rekha is getting ready for my family
This weekend we are holed up at home but the next one will be spent outside, with my family from Madurai. My folks from Madurai are coming to stay with … Read more
Of names and faces
A signature always reveals a man’s character – and sometimes even his name. – Evan Esar (1899 – 1995) Rekha and I had a fight last evening. Nothing much happened. … Read more
Rekha’s birthday – the best ever
It helps to have a romantic husband. Rekha had a ball of a time yesterday and she said: “This was my best birthday ever.” This is exactly what she had … Read more
Happy Birthday, Rekha
Dear Rekha, Exactly 25 hours from now you will be celebrating your 18th birthday. My best wishes. While you are sleeping, the celebrations have begun. I have already uncorked the … Read more
Now I have the license to kill, literally
Now I am a proud owner of a four-wheeler driving license. It has not been easy. If you remember I had started taking driving lessons way back in March 2006 … Read more
My wife is a murderer
I am a dreamer. I dream big. That`s why when I dreamt of a house, it was always the Buckingham palace. When I dreamt of a bridge, it was the … Read more
My wife is selfish
“Why don`t Oysters donate? Because they are shellfish!” * * * * * I would have never known this but for my NCC friend Jayachandran`s decision to marry. I am … Read more
A fat chance
Why are married women fatter than the unmarried ones? Answer: That’s because when the single women come home they see what is in the fridge and go to bed. But … Read more
Walking the distance
In the last couple of days I have realized that Ouchmytoe readers (and that means YOU!) only like funny articles. I also have a feeling you prefer articles targeting Rekha … Read more
Celebrating birthday economy class
I know it is a little late but I think you should know how Rekha and I celebrated my birthday this year. Last year, on Rekha`s birthday we went to … Read more
We also now have a car!
Wow! Rekha and I are now proud participants of a revolution initiated by Karl Benz way back in 1885. Yes! We are proud owners of a car – Suzuki Swift. … Read more
Vishu Visit: How it all began
Rekha and I had left Chennai on 12th evening. Here is a break up of the day`s events. In subsequent posts I will be writing on what transpired once we … Read more
Rekha and I had a small fight today morning
As usual, by afternoon I had to apologize and patch up. If you are married, you probably empathize with me. But if you aren`t you probably think I am a … Read more
Birth pangs
I was born by Caesarian. You can`t usually tell, but whenever I go out of the house, I take the window. – Steven Martin Today, I was telling my Reporting … Read more
At the restaurant
Rekha and I went out to eat, last evening. It has been due for a while… I was so tired (had come back from office only at 8.00 p.m.) that … Read more
Valentine’s Day is over. Phew!
Valentine`s Day went on well. For Rekha. The only problem is…for the next year`s Valentine`s Day I have set a certain level of expectation and will be forced to live … Read more
February 14: Valentine`s Day Special
In three more days, it will be February 14 – the day all men dread. This will be my sixth Valentine`s day with Rekha (3rd after deciding to marry her) … Read more
December 31, 2005 to January 1, 2006
It was the 31st of Dec 2005 – last day of the year. After celebrating five dawn-of-new-years (four during courtship and one after marriage) inside homes…we finally ventured out yesterday. … Read more