EPISODE · May 22, 2025 · 8 MIN
Chapter 30: No Boys Allowed
from No Dating Till You're Married: an audiobook podcast
For a culture that is so obsessed with getting their kids married, Indians are very averse to their children dating. So, in 1997, when Aria gets her first ever Valentine, she has to hide it from her mom and dad. And the secret double life of lies and deception begins, just so she can have a normal American school life. Then, 20 something years later, her parents want her to get married, after telling her not to date. Make it make sense. Thanks goodness she lied. Aria does have a boyfriend, and she's bringing him home to meet the parents. This can only end badly. So, naturally, Aria goes to her best friend's house for tea, or something stronger, to calm her nerves. Visit with Aria and Hayleigh in Chapter 30: No Boys Allowed, of No Dating Till You're Married, an audiobook podcast. Gilmore Girls meets Crazy Rich Asians in this rom-com, family dramady.Check out our Instagram for a throwback millennial playlist, featuring songs from bollywood and hollywood, threaded throughout that, like a calming cup of mint tea, pairs nicely with our story so far.Find the show @NDTYMPod on Instagram.Find Leela @LeelaDua on Instagram.#NDTYM #NDTYMPod #NoDatingTillYoureMarried #audiobook #podcastDon't forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.Website: https://shows.acast.com/no-dating-till-youre-marriedMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/tyler-edwards/dont-rush-me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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For a culture that is so obsessed with getting their kids married, Indians are very averse to their children dating. So, in 1997, when Aria gets her first ever Valentine, she has to hide it from her mom and dad. And the secret double life of lies and deception begins, just so she can have a normal American school life. Then, 20 something years later, her parents want her to get married, after telling her not to date. Make it make sense. Thanks goodness she lied. Aria does have a boyfriend, and she's bringing him home to meet the parents. This can only end badly. So, naturally, Aria goes to her best friend's house for tea, or something stronger, to calm her nerves. Visit with Aria and Hayleigh in Chapter 30: No Boys Allowed, of No Dating Till You're Married, an audiobook podcast. Gilmore Girls meets Crazy Rich Asians in this rom-com, family dramady.Check out our Instagram for a throwback millennial playlist, featuring songs from bollywood and hollywood, threaded throughout that, like a calming cup of mint tea, pairs nicely with our story so far.Find the show @NDTYMPod on Instagram.Find Leela @LeelaDua on Instagram.#NDTYM #NDTYMPod #NoDatingTillYoureMarried #audiobook #podcastDon't forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.Website: https://shows.acast.com/no-dating-till-youre-marriedMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/tyler-edwards/dont-rush-me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Chapter 30: No Boys Allowed
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