Will you trust an NRI?

Even as the government plans to provide legal assistance to Indian women stuck in abusive marriages, Mumbai girls stay committed to their NRI dreams.

Checks will make NRI marriages work

The government’s initiative to protect Indian women is certainly welcome. But talking about myself, I’d love to marry an NRI. And why not? They have money and command respect in the society. NRIs are hot property and marrying one makes a lot of sense. I’ll get a chance to go abroad and live a completely different life, one that’s more relaxed and lot more exciting.

The concerns over marital abuse might be misplaced. Most expats are well-educated and are aware of the implications of their actions. But there are more chances of separation resulting from a clash of cultures. Trouble can easily be averted if people just run a background check on the prospective groom and verify his marital status and habits. — Dia Shetty. Malad

Come on, it’s the jet age

Who said only NRIs are considered hot property by Indian girls? Every wealthy and successful man is hot; NRIs simply come with these qualifications more often.
I would love to marry an Indian expat, if he is a good bloke with some money. I will get a chance to go abroad and experience their way of living. We are living in the jet age and the world has shrunk drastically. Getting married in to another country is not a big deal anymore. The success of marriage depends largely on the character of the couple.  Before marrying their girl to a greencard boy, parents should visit the groom’s home, check with his neighbours and colleagues about his character and lifestyle. But in case all else fails, the government’s initiative to provide legal counsel will be of great help. — Joyce Chatterjee. Bandra

Every woman wants to marry a rich guy

Whenever the word NRI is uttered, an image of a wealthy and successful man comes to mind. That is the reason I feel NRIs are a popular choice among Indian women. Every woman wants to marry a rich and successful person.

I won’t marry an NRI because I don’t want to leave India. I would feel alone in a foreign land, irrespective of marriage. However, those who want to marry their girls off to an NRI should have a close friend or relative in the nation or the area the groom is from. This way they can get a background check done on the groom. Also, parents should be financially well-off to visit their daughter once or twice a year. Appreciable as it is, the government's concern for women left in lurch by NRIs will not be of much help because Indian families don't often complain about their sons-in-law.— Akshita Verma. Goregaon

He should not have a firang affair

We are drawn to anything with a firang touch. Some people go to the extent of blindly marrying off their daughters to an NRI. I too would love to marry an NRI, but he should be well settled and not be in a relationship with a firang.

Domestic violence doesn't matter much, but there are greater chances of separation in NRI marriages. When married outside the country, girls tend to become homesick and Indian women find it difficult to stay away from their roots for long.

It is a good move by the government to provide legal counsel to NRI marriage victims. At least this will be a deterrent for NRI families who are out to dupe innocent Indian girls. — Nilakshi Singh. Chembur