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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
‘How cute': Redditor shares father's 41-year-old letter to maternal grandfather seeking permission for marriage
An emotional letter written in 1984 by a young man seeking permission to marry the woman he loved has resurfaced online and is tugging at heartstrings across the internet. The handwritten note, addressed to his future father-in-law, was shared on Reddit by user Rich-Arrival-1427, who claims it was written by their father to their maternal grandfather — affectionately called "Nanaji". (Also read: Woman rediscovers husband's 18-yr-old handwritten love letter. See pic) The touching letter, penned in the mother's native language of Chhattisgarhi, was a heartfelt attempt by a 30-year-old Delhi-based government employee to bridge family and cultural divides. 'My dad learnt Chhattisgarhi just to impress my grandfather,' the user wrote. 'After six years of relationship and three years of convincing their families, they finally married — and celebrated 40 years of marriage this year.' In the letter, the man openly acknowledges the likelihood of resistance but pleads sincerely for understanding and blessings. 'I am the boy who truly loves your daughter with all his heart,' he wrote. He assured the father of his intentions, sharing that he came from a respectable family, held a stable job in Delhi, and promised that his beloved would never face sorrow in their life together. 'I am an honest man,' the letter read. 'We will live together with love, peace, and harmony.' The emotional depth, humility, and respect expressed throughout the message struck a powerful chord with readers — particularly the line, 'Your answer will decide the direction of my life.' Check out the post here: The post quickly gathered over 6,000 upvotes and drew dozens of heartfelt comments. One user called it 'How cute. This is the most respectful proposal ever seen', while another remarked how 'this generation had a different kind of grace'. A third praised the writer's effort to learn another language for love, calling it 'true commitment'. (Also read: 'Don't roam like idiot': Teen sister's wholesome contract for brother as he moves out goes viral) Several users shared personal anecdotes about their own parents' love stories, showing how this letter sparked intergenerational reflection. Others simply appreciated the sincerity: 'This is real love, not performative nonsense,' wrote one commenter. Another said, 'Can't stop tearing up. This is how you ask for someone's hand in marriage.'
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
How I Married Your Mother... Redditor Finds Dad's 41-Year-Old Letter To Nanaji
Last Updated: A man found a 41-year-old letter his father wrote to his future father-in-law, seeking permission for love marriage, revealing an emotional, hidden side he'd never seen before Some stories resurface decades later and offer a quiet reminder: the people who seem most composed today once lived lives full of longing, risk, and vulnerability. That's exactly what a recently discovered letter on Reddit revealed—a deeply personal note written 41 years ago by a man asking his future father-in-law for permission to marry the woman he loved. The letter, filled with respect, emotion, and cultural nuance, has struck a chord online, offering a glimpse into a generation often seen as reserved or unromantic. A 41-Year-Old Love Letter Goes Viral Shared on the subreddit r/indiasocial by user u/Rich-Arrival-1427, the letter dates back to 1984. It was written by the user's father, then a 30-year-old government employee, to his future father-in-law. At the time, he had been in a relationship with his college classmate for six years. It took another three years of navigating family expectations before the couple finally married. Today, the father lives in Delhi and is 70 years old. The mother, now 65, lives in Raipur. The couple recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. The letter begins with 'Jai Johar', a traditional greeting used by tribal communities in states like Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Odisha. In a striking gesture of respect, the letter was written in the mother's native language—one the father had learned for her. He expresses his love for her and explains that he is now financially stable with a government job, hoping to gain the father's approval for their marriage. A Rare Glimpse Into a Different Era The post quickly gained traction, amassing over 5,000 upvotes and hundreds of comments. Many praised the letter's emotional depth and the respectful tone in which it was written. 'I now have immense respect for your dad," one user commented. Another simply called it 'adorable." Several joked that the mention of a secure government job might have helped win over the grandfather. When asked how the letter was received, the poster said the grandfather was open to the conversation—an unexpectedly progressive reaction at a time when love marriages were far from common. In a digital age filled with fleeting trends, this quiet, handwritten note offered something enduring: proof that love, when expressed with sincerity and respect, still resonates—no matter how many years have passed.
