You know those times when you just wish you had a cool, fun aunt to give you honest advice well here she is.
I am known for giving good, honest advice so if you have anything you need an opinion on please feel free to do post in the comments bit below. You don’t have to give your name so don’t worry about using your real name. Obviously I am no professional so if there is anything health related or something you do need professional advice on do go and see your local GP.
People – please feel free to comment however do refrain from using any bad language, hurling abuse or just general rudeness otherwise your comments will be removed.
Priya Masi x
January 7th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
Aunty priya hello there, thx for taking my question. I was wondering why is so hard to make friends with indians in my area? I live in the us in Mass and most south east asians stay to themselves. And most are surprised about how much I know about Hindi movies and the fact that I’m learning Hindi. I love your culture very much and would just like to share this with someone who understands the enthuseum I have for the movie clothes values etc… As a black latina I have struggled with identity for a while and when I saw my first south east asian movie something just clicked! : ) oh where do I go to read a response? Thx
January 9th, 2012 at 10:59 am
I hope someone on twitter has got back to you.
I am UK based so not sure what kind of associations/clubs etc are available in the area but try finding locals associations, temples etc and they should be able to help.
Priya x
January 12th, 2012 at 9:08 am
Dear Aunty Priya,
I am confused. I’m a ballerina, and my boyfriend said he supports my passion but in one condition, i cannot dance with any male dancers. He wants me to wait for him and he will be my dance partner (for “pas de deux”). As much as i want to be grateful, i find it so unrealistic because i cant wait for him until he finally able to dance (ballet!). I’ve been dancing since i was 4 years old and now i am 27. How can i wait for him to master all the steps? I am not trying to look down on him, but he is being unrealistic. He thinks that all the male dancers have feelings on me. We are bunch of professional dancers. Some of them even gays. Plus i am not responsible for the choreography. I know it tarnishes his (my boyfriend) ego but when we first met, i introduced myself that I am a dancer. Am i to be blamed here? What happen to respect each other???
Elle
January 16th, 2012 at 11:28 pm
Sorry honey for the delay in replying, let me reply properly tomorrow xxx
January 17th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Hey hun
Sorry for the delay in replying – ok so in my opinion anyone who holds you back, doesn’t understand or support your dreams isn’t worth your time. I can see he is jealous, doesn’t mean he is right or you are right but he needs to respect you, he knew from the start.
My advice would be to sit down and explain to him calmly and rationally and make him understand and if he loves you he will if not show him the door. I know it will be hard you/him will hurt but in the longrun its for the best, You will find someone who understands your passion and lets you pursue your dreams.
Love
Priya x
May 7th, 2012 at 6:07 pm
Hey Leticia,
I find it very surprising that it has been hard for you to make friends with south east asian indians because I dont see that as an issue here in Los Angeles. I think its awesome that you enjoy the movies and cluture. Good luck to you in your endeavors of trying to make indian friends.
Tejas