The Mango Tree Dispute 🌳

In the temple town of Tirupati, Radha and Ravi had shared eight years of marriage, devotion, and quiet endurance. Every weekend, as the golden morning light filtered through their courtyard, Ravi settled under the mango tree with his paper, while Radha moved like clockwork, preparing tasty dosas, managing the children, and keeping their home spotless.

But one Saturday, Radha TALKED-OUT, walked out not with tea, but with truth.

Described her Issue: “Ravi, each weekend you unwind under this tree, while I handle everything from meals to the kids on my own alone”

Expressed her Pain Points: 

“I feel worn out… and unseen. It hurts to think my rest doesn't count.”

Specified the "To Do "  

“Could we share the load? Maybe you take over breakfast and look after the kids, while I catch up on chores.”

Consequences: “If we do this together, I’ll feel more supported and we’ll both get time to recharge. If not, I may grow distant.”

Ravi looked up, stunned. The sacred hills of Tirumala in the distance seemed to echo her sincerity. “I didn’t see it that way, Radha,” he replied gently. “Ok Let’s change that.”

That weekend, things changed. He made crisp dosas, she smiled more, and their children giggled in between them. The old mango tree no longer stood for one man’s rest but for renewed partnership.

Moral:

  Love deepens when voices are heard.  Honest Communication is not disruption , it’s devotion.