Sexual Harassment

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My boss hits on me. What to do?

Sexual Harassment
My boss is hitting on me. He is a bit too attentive and compliments me way too much. I don’t like it but I’m afraid I’ll lose my job if I say something. My colleagues are beginning to notice but no one has said anything to me yet. Adiba (24), Gurgaon.

The most harrowing rickshaw ride

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“Delhi autowallahs are known for their nakhras. But you couldn’t possibly imagine what happened to me that day on a ride to Lajpat Nagar,” says Anu.

How to deal with abusive partners

Sexual Harassment
If you’re in an abusive relationship, you need to act. Sometimes it might work out to be positive, but more often the only option is to end the relationship. Don’t try to do it alone or without a plan and help from others. Here are some tips.

He masturbated watching me!

Sexual Harassment
“I was walking back from the metro station to my hostel the other night. A man followed me and started masturbating looking at me. I was stunned!” says Neelam.

I feel like beating my wife – what should I do?

Marriage troubles
My wife is really controlling and annoying. Sometimes I feel like hitting her because she gets on my nerves. This is so unlike me. What should I do? Satnaam (26), Ludhiana.

The night I feared for my life

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He had hit me before. The night he tried to strangle me was the first time I feared for my life.

I use to tease girls just for fun

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Samir grew up thinking that women were inferior to men, supposed to be looked down upon and tormented. He took eve teasing as one of the privileges of being a man. But he didn’t remain proud of his deeds for long. Here’s why he stopped...

My cousin’s hugs feel weird – am I overreacting?

Sexual Harassment
Q: Auntyji I am in a real quandary, I just don’t know what to do and what is going to happen. When my cousin hugs me these days… it feels different. What should I do?