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POINTING OUT.....

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We often excel at identifying the faults in others. It's easy to criticize and say, "You... yes you...it was your fault," without acknowledging that our own perspective might also be flawed. Take the story of my friend Niharika, for example. She was a stunning and bright individual, but perhaps not the most mature. She had a boyfriend named Akshath, who, according to Niharika's best friend Namita, was nothing but a spoiled rich kid. Namita was openly unsupportive of their relationship. Niharika, on the other hand, was determined to live her life her way, even if it meant accepting that her best friend wasn't on board. As fate would have it, Namita soon found herself in a similar situation. Within a few months, she was engaged to Udith—a decision that surprised many, given her previous proclamations about delaying marriage until her thirties.  Niharika couldn't help but feel frustrated by this turn of events. She knew Udith well and believed he wasn