How a Mango Can Save Your Marriage

How a Mango Saved a Marriage

Story of the Happily Married Couple

By

VIKRAM KARVE

The Mango Season is here. 

Here is a “Hapus” Alphonso Mango for you to relish. 

Mango Picture – Two “Cheeks” and One “Seed” in the Centre

We – my wife and I – we are experiencing the “much married” feeling – we were married on 30 May 1982 and we have completed more than 36 years and 10 months of married life. 

Every year – on our marriage anniversary – we cut a “Hapus” Alphonso Mango and share it together.

And – I tell my wife this “Mango Story” – which encapsulates the secret of a long marriage... 

How a Mango Saved a Marriage 

A “happily” married couple was celebrating the golden jubilee of their married life - the 50^th wedding anniversary of their very happy and successful marriage.

Both husband and wife – both of them loved mangoes. 

So – they decided to start the glorious day by eating a delicious Alphonso Mango – first thing in the morning.

The moment she saw the Mango – the subservient docile wife thought to herself in her mind:

“For 50 years – I have always sacrificed my own desires – and I been considerate towards my husband. 

I always gave my husband the deliciously sweet “Cheeks” of the Mango – those succulent fleshy slices next to the skin of the Mango – which I love to eat.

And – I myself always sacrificed my desires – and took the “Seed” of the Mango – and I ate the sour Pulpy Part enveloping the “Seed” of the Mango which I don’t like to eat.

Enough is Enough...!!! 

Today – I am going to enjoy the delicious “Cheeks” of the Mango – yes – I will savour the heavenly sweet fleshy slices myself. 

And – for once – I will let my husband have the sour fibrous pulpy “Seed”...”

So – the wife cut the Mango. 

She took the sweet chunky slices of the Mango “Cheeks” herself.

And – she gave the sour pulpy “Seed” of the Mango to her husband.

The wife waited for her husband’s reaction with bated breath.

To her utter surprise – and contrary to her fears – her husband was very happy. 

Her husband kissed her hand and said to his wife:

“My Darling – Thank You so much. 

You have just given me the greatest joy on our wonderful 50^th wedding anniversary day. 

For 50 years – I sacrificed my desires – and I never ever asked you for the luscious tangy “Seed” of the Mango – which is what I like the most. 

I quietly ate the insipid Mango “Cheeks” you always gave me – even though I do not like them – because I always wanted you to enjoy and relish the tangy pulpy Mango “Seeds” – which are so tasty.

Now – on our 50^th wedding anniversary – you have understood and appreciated my sacrifice – and you have given me the “Seed” part of the Mango which I always wanted to eat for so many years...”

MORAL OF THE STORY

I am confused about the “Moral of the Story”.

Is the “Moral of the Story”: 

“Sacrifice” is the key to a long marriage 

A good marriage is all about mutual sacrifice and adjustment and consideration for your partner. 

In the Mango Story – the wife was desperate to “please” her husband – and – the husband did not want to displease his wife by frankly telling her his own likes and dislikes. 

So both husband and wife silently “sacrificed” their desires because they wanted to “please” each other. 

So – does this story imply a “moral of the story” that – in a marriage or relationship – you must go out of your way to “please” your partner. 

Is the “Disease to Please” a sine qua non for a successful marriage...? 

Is this the moral of the story...? 

Or – is the “Moral of the Story” something else...? 

For 50 years – the wife kept giving her husband the “Cheeks” of the Mango which she liked herself – and eating the “Seed” of the Mango which she didn’t like. 

Why...?

Why didn’t the husband tell his wife even once in 50 years that he liked the “Seed” of the Mango...? 

Is the “Moral of the Story” about better mutual communication in a marriage...?

It is all very confusing. 

So – Dear Reader – you figure out the “Moral of the Story” – while I cut a Mango. 

And – please do tell me – which part of the Mango should I give my “Better Half” – the “Cheek” – or the “Seed” of the Mango...? 

VIKRAM KARVE

Copyright © Vikram Karve
1. If you share this post, please give due credit to the author Vikram Karve
2. Please DO NOT PLAGIARIZE. Please DO NOT Cut/Copy/Paste this post
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Disclaimer:

1. This story is a fictional spoof, satire, pure fiction, just for fun and humor, no offence is meant to anyone, so take it with a pinch of salt and have a laugh.

2. All Stories in this Blog are a work of fiction. Events, Places, Settings and Incidents narrated in the stories are a figment of my imagination. The characters do not exist and are purely imaginary. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

Copyright Notice:

No part of this Blog may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Blog Author Vikram Karve who holds the copyright.

Copyright © Vikram Karve (all rights reserved)

Copyright © Vikram Karve (all rights reserved)

 

This is a revised repost of a story I wrote many years ago and have posted online on my blogs a number of times including at urls: http://vikramwamankarve.blogspot.in/2010/03/disease-to-please-mango-story-food-for.html  and  http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2013/05/mango-marriage-how-to-remain-married.html  etc

How a Mango Saved a Marriage

How a Mango Saved a Marriage

Story of the Happily Married Couple

By

VIKRAM KARVE

The Mango Season is here. 

Here is a picture of the “Hapus” Alphonso Mango I relished a few minutes ago. 

Mango – Two “Cheeks” and One “Seed” in the Centre

 

We – my wife and I – are experiencing the “much married” feeling – we are completing 35 years of married life soon and will be entering the 36^th year of our marriage. 

So – on our marriage anniversary – we are going to cut a “Hapus” Alphonso Mango and share it together.

Then – I will tell my wife this “Mango Story” – which encapsulates the secret of a long marriage... 

How a Mango Saved a Marriage 

A “happily” married couple was celebrating the golden jubilee of their married life - the 50^th wedding anniversary of their very happy and successful marriage.

Both husband and wife – both of them loved mangoes. 

So – they decided to start the glorious day by eating a delicious Alphonso Mango – first thing in the morning.

The moment she saw the Mango – the subservient docile wife thought to herself in her mind:

“For 50 years – I have always sacrificed my own desires – and I been considerate towards my husband. 

I always gave my husband the deliciously sweet “Cheeks” of the Mango – those succulent fleshy slices next to the skin of the Mango – which I love to eat.

 

And – I myself always sacrificed my desires – and took the “Seed” of the Mango – and I ate the sour Pulpy Part enveloping the “Seed” of the Mango which I don’t like to eat.

Enough is Enough...!!! 

Today – I am going to enjoy the delicious “Cheeks” of the Mango – yes – I will savour the heavenly sweet fleshy slices myself. 

And – for once – I will let my husband have the sour fibrous pulpy “Seed”...”

So – the wife cut the Mango – and – she took the sweet chunky slices of the Mango “Cheeks” herself.

And – she gave the sour pulpy “Seed” of the Mango to her husband.

Then – the wife waited for her husband’s reaction with bated breath.

To her utter surprise – and contrary to her fears – her husband was very happy – and – he kissed her hand – and the husband said to his wife:

“My Darling – Thank You so much. 

You have just given me the greatest joy on our wonderful 50^th wedding anniversary day. 

For 50 years – I sacrificed my desires – and I never ever asked you for the luscious tangy “Seed” of the Mango – which is what I like the most. 

I quietly ate the insipid Mango “Cheeks” you always gave me – even though I do not like them – because I always wanted you to enjoy and relish the tangy pulpy Mango “Seeds” – which are so tasty.

Now – on our 50^th wedding anniversary – you have understood and appreciated my sacrifice – and you have given me the “Seed” part of the Mango which I always wanted to eat for so many years...”

MORAL OF THE STORY

I am confused about the “Moral of the Story”.

 

Is the “Moral of the Story”: 

“Sacrifice” is the key to a long marriage 

A good marriage is all about mutual sacrifice and adjustment and consideration for your partner. 

In the Mango Story – the wife was desperate to “please” her husband – and – the husband did not want to displease his wife by frankly telling her his own likes and dislikes. 

So both husband and wife silently “sacrificed” their desires because they wanted to “please” each other. 

So – does this story imply a “moral of the story” that – in a marriage or relationship – you must go out of your way to “please” your partner. 

 

Is the “Disease to Please” a sine qua non for a successful marriage...? 

Is this the moral of the story...? 

Or – is the “Moral of the Story” something else...? 

For 50 years – the wife kept giving her husband the “Cheeks” of the Mango which she liked herself – and eating the “Seed” of the Mango which she didn’t like. 

Why...?

Why didn’t the husband tell his wife even once in 50 years that he liked the “Seed” of the Mango...? 

Is the “Moral of the Story” about better mutual communication in a marriage...?

It is all very confusing. 

So – Dear Reader – you figure out the “Moral of the Story” – while I cut a Mango. 

And – please do tell me – which part of the Mango should I give my “Better Half” – the “Cheek” – or the “Seed” of the Mango...? 

VIKRAM KARVE

Copyright © Vikram Karve
1. If you share this post, please give due credit to the author Vikram Karve
2. Please DO NOT PLAGIARIZE. Please DO NOT Cut/Copy/Paste this post
© vikram karve., all rights reserved.

Disclaimer:

1. This story is a fictional spoof, satire, pure fiction, just for fun and humor, no offence is meant to anyone, so take it with a pinch of salt and have a laugh.

2. All Stories in this Blog are a work of fiction. Events, Places, Settings and Incidents narrated in the stories are a figment of my imagination. The characters do not exist and are purely imaginary. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

Copyright Notice:

No part of this Blog may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Blog Author Vikram Karve who holds the copyright.

Copyright © Vikram Karve (all rights reserved)

Copyright © Vikram Karve (all rights reserved)

 

This is a revised repost of a story I wrote many years ago and have posted online on my blogs a number of times including at urls: http://vikramwamankarve.blogspot.in/2010/03/disease-to-please-mango-story-food-for.html  and  http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2013/05/mango-marriage-how-to-remain-married.html  etc

MANGO MARRIAGE - HOW TO REMAIN MARRIED FOREVER

HOW TO REMAIN MARRIED FOREVER

MANGO MARRIAGE

The Story of the Happily Married Couple

By

VIKRAM KARVE

The Mango Season is here.

 

We, my wife and I, are experiencing the “much married” feeling (We are completing 32 years of married life soon and will be entering the 33rd year of our marriage). 

So, on our marriage anniversary, we are going to cut a “hapus” Alphonso Mango and share it together.

Then I will tell my wife this mango story, which encapsulates the secret of a long marriage

A “happily” married couple was celebrating the golden jubilee of their married life - the 50^th wedding anniversary of their very happy and successful marriage.

They both loved mangoes and decided to start the glorious day with a delicious Alphonso mango first thing in the morning.

While serving the mango the subservient docile wife thought:

“For 50 years I have always sacrificed my own desires and been considerate towards my husband. 

I always gave him the deliciously sweet cheek of the mango, those succulent fleshy slices next to the skin of the mango which I love to eat.

 

And I myself always sacrificed my desires and ate the sour pulpy part enveloping the seed of the mango. 

Enough is enough! 

Today I am going to enjoy the delicious cheeks of the mango and I will savour the heavenly sweet fleshy slices myself. 

And, for once, I will let my husband have the sour fibrous pulpy seed.”

So she cut the mango, took the sweet chunky slices of the mango cheeks herself.

She gave the pulpy seed of the mango to her husband.

Then she waited for his reaction with bated breath.

To her utter surprise, and contrary to her fears, her husband was very happy and he kissed her hand and said:

“My Darling, Thank You so much. 

You have just given me the greatest joy on our wonderful 50^th wedding anniversary day. 

For 50 years I sacrificed my desires and I never ever asked you for the luscious tangy seed of the mango, which is what I like the most. 

I quietly ate the insipid mango cheeks you served me, even though I do not like them, because I always wanted you to enjoy and relish the tangy pulpy mango seeds which are so tasty.

Now, on our 50th wedding anniversary you have understood my sacrifice and you have given me that part of the mango which I always wanted for so many years.”

I am confused about the moral of the story.

 

Is the moral: “Sacrifice” is the key to a long marriage? 

A good marriage is all about mutual sacrifice and adjustment and consideration for your partner. 

 

Is this the moral of the story. 

Or is it something else?

VIKRAM KARVE

Copyright © Vikram Karve 2013
Vikram Karve has asserted his right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of this work. 
© vikram karve., all rights reserved. 

No part of this Blog may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Blog Author Vikram Karve who holds the copyright.

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A creative person with a zest for life, Vikram Karve is a retired Naval Officer turned full time writer and blogger. Educated at IIT Delhi, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, The Lawrence School Lovedale and Bishops School Pune, Vikram has published two books: COCKTAIL a collection of fiction short stories about relationships (2011) and APPETITE FOR A STROLL a book of Foodie Adventures (2008) and is currently working on his novel and a book of vignettes and an anthology of short fiction. An avid blogger, he has written a number of fiction short stories and creative non-fiction articles on a variety of topics including food, travel, philosophy, academics, technology, management, health, pet parenting, teaching stories and self help in magazines and published a large number of professional  and academic research papers in journals and edited in-house journals and magazines for many years, before the advent of blogging. Vikram has taught at a University as a Professor for 15 years and now teaches as a visiting faculty and devotes most of his time to creative writing and blogging. Vikram Karve lives in Pune India with his family and muse - his pet dog Sherry with whom he takes long walks thinking creative thoughts.

Vikram Karve Academic and Creative Writing Journal: http://karvediat.blogspot.com
Professional Profile Vikram Karve: http://www.linkedin.com/in/karve
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Email: vikramwamankarve@gmail.com

Twitter: @vikramkarve

      

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PUNE FOOD GUIDE - MY FAVORITE ICE CREAM

EATING OUT IN PUNE

MY THREE FAVOURITE ICECREAMS

By

VIKRAM KARVE

My three favourite ice creams in Pune

1. DAHI ICE CREAM AT GUJAR MASTANI HOUSE SATARA ROAD (NEAR CITY PRIDE MULTIPLEX)

I simple love this unique sweet sour and spicy ice-cream which you do not get anywhere else. The ice-creams here are freshly prepared in churners. Dahi means Curds and with every bite, as you roll the ice cream on your tongue, you can feel the flavour of curds release itself.

The first time I tasted Dahi Ice Cream was at Bua Ice Cream Parlour, but that was many years ago, and Bua Ice Cream Parlour has vanished into oblivion.

So, whenever you go for a movie to City Pride Multiplex on Satara Road don’t forget to taste this inimitable ice cream.

2. AMBA (MANGO) ICE CREAM AT GANU SHINDE LAXMI ROAD

Another all time favourite from my childhood days, Ganu Shinde’s Mango Ice Cream is matchless. You taste it and tell me whether you have ever had a better Mango Ice Cream.

3. TENDER COCONUT ICE CREAM AT NATURAL ICE CREAM PARLOUR WAKAD HINJEWADI ROAD

An exceptional one-of-its-kind Ice Cream from the famous Natural Fruit Ice Creams of Juhu Mumbai, I simple love its distinctive texture and alluring flavour. An all-time favourite of my wife, my canine daughter Sherry loves it too. Once Sherry was fast asleep quite far away and my wife decided to have some Tender Coconut Ice Cream. At first, Sherry’s nostrils twitched while she was in deep sleep, the she “woke up” and almost sleep-walked to where my wife was sitting and “begged” for a lick of this delicious ice cream.

Of course, my all time favourite is Green Chilly Ice Cream of Bachellor's Opposite Chowpatty in Mumbai, but you do not get Green Chilly Ice Cream in Pune.

Dear Reader - Which is your favourite Ice Cream? Do tell us.

VIKRAM KARVE

Copyright © Vikram Karve 2012
Vikram Karve has asserted his right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of this work.
© vikram karve., all rights reserved.

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COCKTAIL ebook
If you prefer reading ebooks on Kindle or your ebook reader, please order Cocktail E-book by clicking the link below:
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MGERZ6
SMASHWORDS
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/87925

About Vikram Karve

A creative person with a zest for life, Vikram Karve is a retired Naval Officer turned full time writer. Educated at IIT Delhi, ITBHU Varanasi, The Lawrence School Lovedale and Bishops School Pune, Vikram has published two books: COCKTAIL a collection of fiction short stories about relationships (2011) and APPETITE FOR A STROLL a book of Foodie Adventures (2008) and he is currently working on his novel. An avid blogger, he has written a number of fiction short stories and creative non-fiction articles in magazines and journals for many years before the advent of blogging. Vikram has taught at a University as a Professor for almost 15 years and now teaches as a visiting faculty and devotes most of his time to creative writing. Vikram lives in Pune India with his family and muse - his pet dog Sherry with whom he takes long walks thinking creative thoughts. 

Vikram Karve Academic and Creative Writing Journal: http://karvediat.blogspot.com

Professional Profile Vikram Karve: http://www.linkedin.com/in/karve

Vikram Karve Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/vikramkarve

Vikram Karve Creative Writing Blog: http://vikramkarve.sulekha.com/blog/posts.htm

Email: vikramkarve@sify.com        

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THE SECRET OF A LONG MARRIAGE

THE SECRET OF A LONG MARRIAGE

A Mango Story – Food for Thought

By

VIKRAM KARVE

It is Mango Season. 

We, my wife and I, are experiencing the "much married" feeling (We are in our 30th year of our marriage now). 

So, we are going to cut a "hapus" Alphonso mango, share it together and tell each other this mango story, which encapsulates the secret of a long marriage ...

A much married couple was celebrating the golden jubilee of their married life, their 50^th wedding anniversary of their very happy and successful marriage.

They both loved mangoes and decided to start the glorious day with a delicious Alphonso mango first thing in the morning.

While serving the mango the subservient docile wife thought: “For 50 years I have always sacrificed my own desires and been considerate towards my husband. I always gave him the deliciously sweet cheek of the mango, those succulent fleshy slices next to the skin of the mango which I love to eat. And I myself always sacrificed my desires and ate the sour pulpy part enveloping the seed of the mango. Enough is enough! Today I am going to enjoy the delicious cheeks of the mango and I will savour the heavenly sweet fleshy slices myself. And, for once, I will let my husband have the sour fibrous pulpy seed.”

So she cut the mango, took the sweet chunky slices of the mango cheeks herself and gave the pulpy seed of the mango to her husband, and she waited for his reaction with bated breath.

To her utter surprise, and contrary to her fears, her husband was very happy and he kissed her hand and said: “My darling, you have just given me the greatest joy of this wonderful 50^thanniversary day. For 50 years I sacrificed my desires and I never ever asked you for the luscious tangy seed of the mango, which is what I like the most. I quietly ate the insipid mango cheeks you served me, even though I do not like them, because I always wanted you to enjoy and relish the tangy pulpy mango seeds which are so tasty.”

VIKRAM KARVE

Copyright © Vikram Karve 2011

Vikram Karve has asserted his right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of this work.

© vikram karve., all rights reserved.