Indian families are big, loud, loving, and sometimes—unbearably nosy. From their unfiltered comments to their unmatched generosity, Indian relatives bring a mix of cringe-worthy and heartwarming moments into our lives.
Whether it’s the over-the-top advice, random personal questions, or their obsession with food, Indian relatives never fail to entertain, annoy, and yet, make us feel loved.
Here are 11 classic things Indian relatives do that are both cringe and lovable at the same time!
1. The “Beta, Shaadi Kab Karoge?” Question
Why It’s Cringe
The ultimate conversation starter at every family gathering—whether you’re 18 or 35, someone will inevitably ask:
“Beta, shaadi kab karoge?”
Relatives love discussing your marriage plans more than you do, as if your wedding is their life’s mission.
Why It’s Lovable
They genuinely want to see you happy, even if their obsession with your love life is borderline annoying. Plus, once you do get married, they’ll spoil you with gifts and blessings!
2. The Overload of Unsolicited Career Advice
Why It’s Cringe
Even if they haven’t studied beyond 10th grade, they’ll still have strong opinions on what you should do with your life.
- “Engineering karo, beta. Safe job hai!”
- “IAS bano! Bahut izzat milti hai.”
Why It’s Lovable
At the core of it, they genuinely want you to succeed. They may not always understand your career choices, but they’ll brag about you to every neighbor once you achieve something!
3. The Constant Weight and Looks Commentary
Why It’s Cringe
Relatives have no filter when it comes to your weight.
- “Arey beta, pehle kitne patle the!”
- “Zyada duble mat ho jao, achha nahi lagta.”
- “Shadi ke baad kitna healthy ho gaye ho!”
No matter how you look, there’s always a comment waiting.
Why It’s Lovable
Their comments are often followed by them force-feeding you laddoos, parathas, and chai. Their love language? Feeding you like there’s no tomorrow!
4. The Extreme Competitive Spirit Over Kids’ Achievements
Why It’s Cringe
Every family has that one relative who treats their child’s marks like a gold medal.
- “Mera beta 99% laaya, tumhare wale ka kitna aaya?”
- “Sharma ji ka beta foreign ja raha hai, tumhara kya plan hai?”
Why It’s Lovable
They may sound like they’re showing off, but deep down, they want everyone’s kids to do well. Plus, once the competitive talk is over, they’ll offer to help with tuition or job references!
5. The Never-Ending Wedding and Baby Stories
Why It’s Cringe
Every family event turns into a discussion about someone’s wedding or baby shower.
- “Teri mummy ke time pe shaadi aise hui thi…”
- “Humaare zamane mein yeh sab nahi hota tha.”
Even if you’re nowhere close to marriage or kids, you’ll still hear hour-long lectures about “family traditions”.
Why It’s Lovable
It’s their way of reliving old memories and keeping family traditions alive. Plus, their dramatic storytelling can be hilariously entertaining!
6. The ‘Checking Wallet Before Giving You Money’ Move
Why It’s Cringe
Indian relatives have a classic habit of checking their wallets in slow motion before giving money.
- “Beta, yeh rakh lo. Bas chhoti si gift hai.” (proceeds to give ₹51 with full emotion)
Even if it’s a small amount, they make it feel like a grand transaction.
Why It’s Lovable
No matter how much they give, it’s always with pure love and good intentions. Also, let’s be honest—getting free money never hurts!
7. The ‘Beta, Pehchana?’ Moment
Why It’s Cringe
At every wedding or family function, there’s always that one uncle or aunty who asks:
“Beta, mujhe pehchana?”
And the truth is…you have no idea who they are. But you have to pretend!
Why It’s Lovable
Even if you don’t remember them, they remember YOU from when you were a baby—which is oddly sweet. Plus, once they feel recognized, they’ll pamper you like their own child.
8. The Obsession with Everyone’s Salary
Why It’s Cringe
Salary discussions are almost a cultural tradition at family events.
- “Beta, kitna kama rahe ho?”
- “MNC hai ya government job?”
- “Tumhare friend ka kitna package hai?”
No financial detail is too personal for them!
Why It’s Lovable
They aren’t trying to judge (most of the time). They just want to brag about you to other relatives and make sure you’re doing well in life.
9. The “Aaj Kal Ke Bacche” Rant
Why It’s Cringe
Every family has at least one elder who believes their generation was the best and today’s youth is spoiled.
- “Aaj kal ke bacchon ko sab easy milta hai.”
- “Humaare time pe phone nahi tha, tab bhi jee rahe the.”
They will compare your childhood to theirs and make you feel like you’ve had it too easy.
Why It’s Lovable
They genuinely believe they had it tougher and want to share wisdom. Plus, hearing their childhood stories can be hilarious and insightful!
10. The Relatives Who Love Playing Matchmaker
Why It’s Cringe
If you’re single, they already have a match ready for you.
- “Ek ladka/ladki hai, tujhse perfect match hoga.”
- “Beta, biodata bhej do, dekhen koi acha rishta hai kya.”
Even if you aren’t looking, they’ll find someone for you.
Why It’s Lovable
They genuinely want to see you happy and settled. Plus, their matchmaker instincts make family gatherings very entertaining!
11. The Relatives Who Overfeed You… Always
Why It’s Cringe
No matter how full you are, they will NOT take no for an answer.
- “Ek aur roti le lo, beta.”
- “Bas thoda aur kha lo, nahi toh maa naraz ho jaayegi.”
They will guilt-trip you into eating more, even if you feel like exploding.
Why It’s Lovable
Their love is directly proportional to the amount of food they serve you. Nothing makes them happier than seeing you well-fed and satisfied!
Final Thoughts: Love Them or Hate Them, They’re Family!
- They embarrass us, interrogate us, and overshare too much.
- They compare, criticize, and sometimes cross boundaries.
- But at the end of the day… they are the ones who will stand by us no matter what.
Indian relatives might be a little too much sometimes, but they bring warmth, laughter, and endless stories to our lives. And let’s be honest, we wouldn’t have it any other way!
