Zohra (U.S.)

#33 – The Case Against Rishta Aunties

Almost every single desi person will relate to the horrifying rishta process. I’ve been there myself. Getting asked by your parents and aunties about your plans to get married even when you’re still in school or perhaps just got your first job. This is especially troubling for desi girls as they often start getting proposals from a very young age, when they’re not ready for it.

Today we bring on 25 year old Zohra from California U.S. to talk about her encounters with various aunties, starting from when she was 15 years old all the way to now. Zohra was born and raised in the U.S. but has family in Pakistan and is well aware of the culture . Along with her expereinces she also shares her opinions on marriage and why she prefers to wait.