Awesome advice, Sadzzz.
I was thinking the same point as well when I read Waterfall’s story. I was wondering why the mom’s friend would make such a comment and then I thought the same think you’re thinking…that what if the mom’s friend also has connections with the rishta people.
You can’t trust anyone in such matters. And it’s best to keep rishta news to yourself. And many parents also feel that rishta matters should be kept private because 1) people like to gossip 2) people can misinterpret situations 3) people have connections to rejected rishta families and this can further fuel gossip and possibly hurt the girl’s reputation.
So…Waterfall…do as Sadzzz suggested…advise your mom to not share rishta meetings/decisions too freely with others. When a rishta has been finalized…you can be open about that.