Neena entered the house, collapsing onto the couch, her emotions overwhelming her. Hearing the main door open, Kunal came downstairs to greet her. As he noticed Neena in tears, he kindly brought her a glass of water and asked, "Are you ready to talk?"
In an instant, it was as if a dam had burst, and Neena poured out all her feelings. She recounted how her coworkers had belittled her, calling her a "baby machine" for being a mother of three. She shared the complaints from her relatives and in-laws about not giving enough attention to her children due to her job. Neena also mentioned how her friends teased her, calling her a "grandmother" because of her graying hair and signs of aging.
In response, Kunal stood up and began gently massaging her neck, reassuring her, "Just laugh it off, my dear. Do your coworkers understand the depth of our love that led us to have three kids? Do your relatives and in-laws know that you earn more than me and our kids will grow up to be more independent than theirs? And last but not least, your aging reflects your maturity and, in no way, diminishes my love for you." Hearing Kunal's comforting words, Neena felt much better.
In that very moment, a profound realization washed over her. She understood why she could accomplish so much, why she felt so complete and fulfilled – it was because Kunal complemented her so perfectly. They were paripoorna together.
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