#Life Experience #Relations

My mom had OCD when I and Rohan were in 12th grade and 7th grade, respectively.

As a result, she used to be very depressed. Now, depression is a very big thing, trust me. She used to cry. She stopped talking to us. She overslept. She stopped eating. She stopped going out. She even refused to go to the doctor for treatment. She became her worst enemy.

My dad works in Air Force. During those days, he used to wake up at 5. Used to wash clothes, do the dishes and clean the house. 

He used to make breakfast for us and left for office. At 1 pm during his break he used to come home and cook lunch. After feeding mom and us, he again used to leave for work.

In the evening, he used to cook dinner for us.

Over all, he used to do every single household task when mom wasn't well.

One day I asked him about this to which he replied

‘When your mom married me, I was not very much financially stable. My salary was very low that time. There used to be times when we ran out of money even before the month ended. There were times when I couldn’t get her a new dress during festivals. She never complained. Never told her family about all this. She sacrificed, a lot. She understood my situation. Don't you think I can do at least this much for her?’

So, what's the most important thing in a relationship you ask?

Understanding.

Understanding your partner when times are tough.

Understanding your partner during financial crisis.

Understanding your partner through sickness.

Understanding them every time.

That is something which keeps a relationship strong and long-lasting. :)

-Moumita Das