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ETIQUETTE

MRS
CHAUHAN

MONEY MATTERS

Dear Mrs Chauhan,
I’m struggling to keep up with wealthy friends and I can’t help but
feel jealous of their lifestyles. Many of them have expensive
taste, and I feel left out when I can’t afford to join in
on the shopping sprees, vacations abroad and lavish
lunches. Do you have any advice on how to maintain
my friendships without going broke or crazy?

Dear Money Matters,
Make sure communication lines are open, and don’t
be afraid to explain to them how you feel about the
whole situation. If you can’t aff ord an outing be vocal and
say so, because real friends won’t mind changing their
plans if it means you can join them too. Try recommending
activities that can be enjoyed on a budget, like having a
girl’s night in, visiting an art gallery, or going to the park to
work out together. Good friendships are built on aff ection
and not competition, so as hard as it is, you should be
supportive of their choices. Remember that the most
expensive gift you can give someone is time and that
comes without a price tag!

CAREER CONFUSION

Dear Mrs Chauhan,
I’ve begun to feel very restless
at my job and I’m no longer
excited about my work. I’ve been
looking into making a fresh
start and possibly transitioning
into a new career that I am
more passionate about.
However, I’m concerned about the responsibilities I have towards my family and
whether or not it is a realistic idea at all. Do you think it’s too late to change
careers at 40?

Dear Career Confusion,
Of course not! It’s never too late to pursue what you love. However, be mindful
that a change takes commitment and you’ll need to openly communicate with
your family to win their support, and take time to fi gure out exactly what you
want to go into to make sure that the transition is a smooth one. Keep in mind
the selling points that come with your age. This includes a solid understanding
of your approach to work, as well as your undeniable experience.

WEDDING WARS

Dear Mrs Chauhan,
My fi ancé and I are getting married
next summer and I was crushed to
fi nd out that he doesn’t want a big
celebration. Instead, he prefers the
idea of an intimate ceremony with only
close family and friends. I’ve always
had dreams of a lavish wedding and we
can’t seem to come to an agreement
about what to do, any ideas?

Dear Wedding Wars,
No bride wants to compromise when
Now Available it comes to their wedding, but all good marriages are built on fi nding the
middle ground. Focus on your signifi cant other and do not lose sight of the
for Delivery fact that a wedding is a celebration of your love, so if this man really is the
with one, you can make some sacrifi ces. Generally, Indian weddings take place over
a few days, so consider hosting a large sangeet or a grand engagement party
Uber Eats while keeping the rest of the celebrations small and intimate. Always
communicate your thoughts to one another, and whatever the outcome, I am
sure the wedding will be a beautiful one.

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