Predicting divorce.

'In the intricate dance of relationships, it becomes apparent that men and women hail from different planets, each with their own unique emotional language. Men, who predominantly reside on Mars, often prioritize independence and problem-solving, valuing their ability to provide and achieve success. Meanwhile, women, from the planet Venus, tend to focus on nurturing and connection, seeking emotional support and understanding. Recognizing and embracing these inherent differences is crucial to fostering harmonious relationships, as it allows us to navigate the complexities of communication and bridge the gap between our diverse emotional landscapes.'

John Grey wrote these words in his famous book Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, exploring the fundamental differences in communication and emotional needs between men and women.

These words served as a foundation stone in understanding how both genders communicate and infer from a conversation based on their natural distinctive attributes. The book and the words make even more sense today when people are questioning the longevity of marriages more than ever before and are striving to define their success - assigning new meanings to it. Apparently, we have evolved into the wrong side of the future!

If you were born in the 80s and 90s in Pakistan. You will still be able to re-live the vibrance and festivity we all once experienced attending the wedding ceremonies of our near and dear ones. Weddings were one of the most sought-after events in every household. Every middle-class house will work on it for years before the event happened. Society then was integrated and normal - before we went into wars against terrorism and sheer political polarization.

Time went past. We entered the new millennium and two decades after that our society took the form we could never have imagined back then. Amid roaring terrorism, religious fanaticism, and insane political polarization - our society continued to degenerate both - economically and socially.

The crumbling economy, pandemic, and rising inflation took a toll on the psychological health of the people, hampering their social and personal lives.

Marriages are still talked about, but more as a ritual than a festivity; a lot of the new...

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