Saturday, 8 August 2009

Growing infidelity a major concern

Infidelity in marriage is an issue that generally remains under the carpet. Powai resident and Advertising professional Govind Reddy’s (all names changed on request) incompatible wedlock of four years pushed him towards one of his colleague, which eventually resulted in an extra marital affair. Today Govind finds solace with his colleague more than with his lawfully wedded wife. Like Govind, the marriage of a city-based theatre artist Maryalin Fernandez is also witnessing infidelity. However, unlike Govind, Maryalin claims to be happily married and her adultery is nothing beyond fun and till date she has not encountered any emotional entanglement.

Infidelity in marriage or extra marital affair, which is considered as the parasite for a happy marriage came into picture with the institution of marriage for several reasons. However, this issue remained under the four walls of the house till sometime back. Contrary to the popular believe married people from both the genders are seen indulging in infidelity due to numerous reasons.

Q: Why marriage adultery ratio is higher in Mumbai?
It is believed that the ratio of infidelity in marriage is relative higher in Mumbai. Dr. Rajan Bhonsle, Senior Consultant in Sexual Medicine & Counselling at Heart to Heart Counsellors throws more light on it. “Due to the higher education level Mumbaikars get more exposure, have better accessibility and get more opportunities to interact with members from opposite sex without any trouble. This kind of social setting makes easier for people to have relationship outside their marriage.”

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