At the surface, it seems a little stubborn or reckless, avidly avoiding a service that might save your business. But as someone who broke through the barriers of the life imagined for me by my parents, grandparents, and so on, I understood it from the very first moment. 

Something that might seem trivial to others, feels like failure for those who have fought tooth and nail for a mere chance to live a life they actually want. Giving in to anything less, regardless of whether the resilience might lead to total annihilation, is not an option. 

Pia’s determination to her cause was yet another facet of her identity that I truly resonated with. 

The film is packed with countless relatable moments I’ve never found in any other form of media — from crashing out at a family event, to Pia’s snide remark about enjoying yoga with a side of “cultural appropriation” when the bridal party attends a session led by a white man (who’s favourite film is Eat, Pray, Love — IYKYK). Sure, the dialogue and plot can feel a little cheesy sometimes, but isn’t that what rom-coms are all about?