In an Indian family, "I love you" is rarely said. Instead, it is expressed via a plate of jalebis on a rainy day or a cup of haldi doodh (turmeric milk) before an exam. The kitchen is the therapy room. If you are sad, you are fed. If you are happy, you are fed. If you are angry, you are fed gajar ka halwa (carrot pudding) until the anger dissolves.
As of 2026, many Indian families are transitioning toward a , particularly in booming cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, and Delhi. In an Indian family, "I love you" is rarely said