In a shocking turn of events, a groom-to-be—an aspiring UPSC candidate—found himself single just 10 days before his wedding. His offense? Complaining about the “substandard” furniture gifted by the bride’s family. What started as a typical wedding exchange turned into a full-blown controversy, ultimately leading to the cancellation of the wedding.
The Dowry Drama Unfolds
According to a viral Reddit post, the bride’s family had sent furniture as part of the wedding gifts, including a bed, sofa set, and mattresses. But instead of expressing gratitude, the groom fired off a series of rude messages to his fiancée, questioning the “level” of the gifts.
“Ye saman kya sochkar bheja tha?? Aur kiske level ke according bheja h?”
(“What were you thinking when you sent this stuff? And according to whose level did you choose it?”)
The conversation escalated when he declared that it would have been better if they had sent nothing at all.
“Isse badhiya kuch mat dete. M khud le leta sab apne according. Ab ye yaha jagah aur gherega aur kisi ko dikhane layak bhi nahi hai.”
(“It would’ve been better if you had sent nothing. I would have bought everything according to my taste. Now this is just taking up space and isn’t even worth showing to anyone.”)
Bride’s Family Says ‘Enough’—Wedding Called Off
The bride’s cousin, who shared the screenshots, revealed that the family had sent the furniture out of goodwill, with no formal dowry demands from the groom’s side. However, the man’s entitled attitude and insults toward the gifts were enough for them to rethink the marriage.
With just days to go, the bride’s family made the bold decision to call off the wedding. The groom, in response, told his fiancée to block his number.
“Aisa hai, ho gayi shaadi. Block my number. Mujhe baat hi nahi karni tumse ab.”
(“That’s it, the wedding is off. Block my number. I don’t want to talk to you anymore.”)
And just like that, the wedding was over.
Social Media Reacts: ‘Good Riddance’
The internet wasted no time in celebrating the bride’s escape from a lifetime of entitlement. Social media users flooded the Reddit post with supportive comments:
???? “Congrats to didi, she dodged a bullet!”
???? “Imagine throwing a tantrum over free furniture? Yikes!”
???? “If he’s like this before marriage, imagine the demands after!”
Many pointed out that while dowry remains a deeply entrenched issue in India, this case was different—the groom’s family hadn’t made demands, but the groom’s reaction exposed a mindset of entitlement rather than gratitude.
The Bigger Picture: Entitlement in Indian Weddings
While this case may seem like an isolated incident, it reflects a broader issue—societal pressure around wedding gifts and the unspoken expectations of grandeur. Even when no formal dowry is asked, there is often an expectation for the bride’s family to “match” the groom’s status.
This case also raises important questions:
- If a man sees his wedding gifts as a status symbol rather than a gesture of goodwill, is he really ready for marriage?
- Should material expectations dictate relationships?
In this case, the bride’s family chose self-respect over societal norms. And that might just be the best wedding decision they ever made.
A Lucky Escape
A marriage should be built on mutual respect, not on entitlement or materialistic expectations. The bride’s family calling off the wedding wasn’t just an act of defiance—it was a much-needed message that respect matters more than gifts.
As one commenter perfectly summed it up:
“If he’s this obsessed with status, let him marry his ego.”
