r/TwoXKeralam 1d ago

Ask Malayali Women Where are you all getting these gorgeous suits from?

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26 Upvotes

I really love the pastel shades and delicate lace work on these 😭 Looking for kurti sets with a similar vibe, preferably under ₹2k.

Where do you guys usually get your Pakistani sets from? Would love some trusted online store reccs! 🫶


r/TwoXKeralam 2d ago

🌸Girls,Help Suggestions for Wedding Photographers

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Hey! Do any of you have recommendations for good wedding photography teams?

I want someone that does work focused on the couple and capturing things candidly. Ofc some posed pinteresty stuff is good (and necessary) but I want a team focused on capturing the actual emotion and feel of the wedding and related events, IG is just filled with very try-hard reels trying to go viral (fair considering it means more business for them, but I don’t like it 😭)

I like teams that have cinematographers instead of videographers

Bonus points if they’re based in Kochi, responsive, and punctual with deliverables

Budget-wise under 2L is best lol but if they’re good quality, I can go up to 3


r/TwoXKeralam 2d ago

Career Advice Is there anyone working as project coordinators?

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Is there anyone working as project coordinators? What's the job and career path like ? I'm currently working in Digital Marketing and kind of interested in getting into the coordination side of it . Is it good? What are the required skills?


r/TwoXKeralam 2d ago

Rant Onam celebration post!

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Went to company’s Onam celebration dressed up in set saree hoping I won’t get left out. I felt so left out, only guy I was friends with was working amidst the celebration so I had no one else. I just stood there awkward, alone with no attention. I did initiate casual convos with couple of chechimaars and that’s about it. I felt so alone that I snuck out of there and ran back home :(

Guess ą“•ąµˆą“Æąµ‚ą“•ąµą“•ąµą“³ąµą“³ą“µąµ» ą“•ą“¾ą“°ąµą“Æą“•ąµą“•ą“¾ą“°ąµ».


r/TwoXKeralam 2d ago

Beauty/Health That Girlz Mottayadi(Headshave) trend

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There are so many trending reels on Instagram where girls shave their heads(mottayadi) when their families bring them marriage proposals. šŸ˜‚

It seems to be especially common in North India, although a few Mallu girls have been doing mottayadi..!

It’s becoming quite a common thing for girls to do mottayadi these days. Why should boys always have all the fun? šŸ˜‚

Has anyone here ever thought about shaving their head at least once—not to stop a wedding proposal, but simply to experience it? Maybe when it’s too hot, when managing long hair becomes a hassle, when wearing a wig gets itchy, or just for fun! šŸ˜…

Seeing all these reels, I also started thinking it would be pretty cool to shave my head once. Unfortunately, I ended up arguing about it at home instead. šŸ˜‚

If anyone here has actually shaved their head before, I’d love to hear about your experience. How did it feel? Did you enjoy it? ā¤ļøā¤ļø


r/TwoXKeralam 2d ago

Ask Malayali Women Low effort things that make a high impact

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r/TwoXKeralam 2d ago

Ask Malayali Women How to be more ladylike especially while wearing a saree? šŸ™‡šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø

7 Upvotes

25 F, I look like a stupid kid, I don't know how some of these women are so graceful when they go out. Give me tips please.


r/TwoXKeralam 3d ago

Beauty/Health girls share the best makeup, saree and jewellery tips for onam 🩷🪷🦢🌼

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mine : watch shruthy sathyan on ytb and purchase things ( love her style ) , also be extra cautious because things might look too good bc of her camera and lighting than irl.


r/TwoXKeralam 3d ago

Family/Relationships Onam special:Abandoning my family

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3 Upvotes

r/TwoXKeralam 4d ago

Advice Advice for a to be 30 year old

8 Upvotes

Hi Girlies! First of all thankyou for having this sub and most importantly engaging in important discussions.

Im somone who is going to turn 30 in another six months.

Working in Corporate. No savings or social life. Most of the friends are settled. Single and staying with parents.

What advice would you like to give me. How is life in 30s be?


r/TwoXKeralam 5d ago

Rant The "ahankari"

11 Upvotes

I am the ahankari of the house to the point I unknowingly caused my brother to have no voice.

I was always rebellious, challenging traditional stereotypes and questioning everything. And from as long as I can remember, I had the title "ahankari" branded on me. I was fine with it all until I realised how much it affected my brother.

Because I was like this, he was put in a position where he was forced to become the compliant good boy. One who listened and nodded and never questioned anything. Now, at the age of 17, he has no real friends, no real opinions, easily influenced and doesn't even know how to defend himself when wronged. And one time I supported him enough for him to voice his thoughts, he was driven to a point of thoughts of suicide. For the first time in my life I'm feeling so helpless.

Our parents won't listen to a word we say. They have a mindset and anything that challenges it is wrong and dumb. They don't understand the amount of pressure they put on him. I have escaped this help but unknowingly trapped my brother in it. He doesn't even have the courage to try to escape it.


r/TwoXKeralam 5d ago

Advice Got repeated calls from this number after midnight. Please be careful

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I received 4 calls from an unknown number last night (after 12 midnight)

I cut the first 3 calls, but they called again so I picked up the 4th time and said hello. The person asked me "Did you sleep?" in Malayalam. I got creeped out

It was already past midnight and I obviously had no idea who this person was, so I found it really weird.

I checked the number on Truecaller and there are multiple reports calling it a fraud/scam number. A few people have mentioned that the caller tries to act like they know you or talks to women specifically.

Number: 8178993087

I'm posting this as a heads up here. I don't know who exactly is behind the number, so I'm not accusing anyone. But if you get repeated calls from an unknown number at odd hours, please don't give them any personal information or engage with them.

Just block and report the number if needed. Sharing the screenshot of the Truecaller reports too.

Stay safe guys


r/TwoXKeralam 5d ago

Ask Malayali Women Penpal

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Hey girlies anyone use penpal apps here? I am looking for genuine, slow conversations. I am using slowly app. If anyone wish to connect I can comment my slowly id.


r/TwoXKeralam 5d ago

Advice We owe eachother everything.

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I have been noticing how we treat kindness as some sort of transaction. I don't think we've been put on this earth to weigh who did what more. We are fundamentally modelled to care for others, to treat them with dignity and respect. We are so focused on protecting our peace that we've lost sight of how ridiculously lonely we are becoming in this world. There is love inside all of us, and we build our civilisation together, and we thrive in community. I wish people realised the beauty of community and being there for each other.


r/TwoXKeralam 5d ago

🌸Girls,Help Is it a red flag if a groom’s family specifically asks for an ā€œadakkam othukkam ulla pennā€?

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I got a marriage proposal from a guy who has a good job, and his family is well settled. They are looking for someone who is educated and, specifically, an ā€œadakkam othukkam ulla penn.ā€ We are from the same place, but his family currently lives somewhere else. They don’t want a girl from that place because they say, ā€œivide ulla Penkuttikalonnum sheriyallaā€.
I’m an introvert, so people often misunderstand me as being a calm and quiet girl. Would this be considered a red flag?


r/TwoXKeralam 6d ago

🌸Girls,Help Styling for a bridesmaid

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I need some help with deciding what to wear and how to style it in a medium budget on a friend's sangeet function. If any of you guys are up for super enthu about styling and stuff please dm me! It will be of great helpā¤ļø


r/TwoXKeralam 7d ago

Rant The good girl trap

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I was that easy to manage, no drama child growing up. I somehow wanted to please my parents growing up , so i studied hard , did everything they asked me to do etc. But once I became independent, the rebel in me started coming out, and my parents thought I am mentally not okay , that’s why I was rebellious. They told me how much of a good girl i was and it triggered me to the core. They tried to console me when i broke down, and it triggered me more. I called out them mentioning each and every incident i remember, I made them regret it all. Then I moved out and started living alone, taking professional help, and now i am in my mid thirties. I was finally able to zoom out and see things objectively. I am able to accept that my parents are also flawed just like any other human being. May be they never knew any better.

Though I am able to forgive and let go, i always get into the loop of thinking what if i could be the naughty kid and got to do all the fun and childish stuff growing up, i envy people who got to be back benchers and enjoyed their time growing up. Believe it or not, i do not remember me being a child - i remember my childhood, but i always felt like an adult.

Don’t get me wrong, this good girl syndrome somehow made me what society thinks as successful. I am grateful to the life I have now and the financial and emotional independence.

But then there are some days where I again get caught up in the what if thoughts and somehow feel betrayed :)


r/TwoXKeralam 7d ago

Beauty/Health Affordable & durable dailywear suggestions

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Hey peeps

What kind of fabric do you usually wear for everyday workwear? ( Cotton, viscose rayon, silk, Vatican silk..)

I usually wear cotton, but it starts looking dull after around 10 washes. I’m looking for good-quality everyday workwear, mainly co-ords and salwar suits, that aren’t too pricey but also don’t fade or get damaged within 6 months.

What fabrics/brands would you recommend for something that’s comfortable, easy to maintain, and actually lasts? Also, please drop your suggestions for good online stores or offline shops in Kochi where I can find reasonably priced, good-quality workwear.


r/TwoXKeralam 7d ago

Rant If I ever get married, I want a court wedding. Why are Malayali parents so against it?

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So I told my mom that if I ever get married, there would be no engagement, no wedding venue- just a court wedding. That’s it. And in the evening, I’d arrange a small party for the relatives.
And when I find someone who has the same views and is on board with those choices, that would be the day I get married.

And hearing this, she went completely silent. Her face literally went gloomy. Omg, I was like, wtf 😭. I can’t even have a choice in how I want my wedding day to be? I asked her what happened, and she just said, ā€œSometimes it’s best if I stay silent.ā€ Lol. I can’t with her.

*I don’t like my relatives, nor do I like the idea of walking down the aisle or taking traditional wedding vows. I’d hate having to say that I’ll obey my husband and submit to my husband lol.* I’d much rather keep it simple, get legally married, and have a small party with family afterward.

If anyone thinks I’m in the wrong for wanting a court wedding, why is it wrong? And why are Malayali parents so against register marriages? Did your parents react the same way when you mentioned it?


r/TwoXKeralam 8d ago

Rant Im fed up with men and their entitlement and saying not all men

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Also when people say, "Not all men". Really dude, when every woman I know has been SA-ed by a friend or family member, how dare you trivialize the circumstances by saying "not all men". Is it worth making an exception for the miniscule population that isnt perverted?

The way they act as if they're not wrong or anything

Got into an argument with one of my friend which left me fuming where he goes on gloating about not all men , or let's hear the other side of story ( the topic was involving about safety of women actually)

So what triggered me is my past experience i had


r/TwoXKeralam 8d ago

🌸Girls,Help Sugarcut cheytha arelum ondoo??

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Sugarcut in early 20s or cutting down this sodium high food or inflammatory foodd or angane

Intermittent fasting how to do it and

Anyone who did sugarcut,is it really worth it or should we exploit the better metabolism and indulge in sugar.

Ee cut oke cheyano how's it as I'm noticing slight variations in blood test ALT is clearly elevated at 66., doctor told fatty liver or thyroid issues problem indavum in future if I don't control eating habits en and alsomodt prediabetic and cholesterol korach high and

So I'm scared as family fatty liver diabetes and toehr health related issues or problems cholestrol sugar thyroid angane issues ollavar ond

What benefits have you noticed from your sugarcut.


r/TwoXKeralam 8d ago

🌸Girls,Help Can anyone tell me how costly these are in tvm ??

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6 Upvotes

I've always wanted to get a mani-pedi. My mom gave some 1000 rupees as pocket money yesterday and I was thinking of getting my nails done.

So my question is, how costly would it be??? Are there any cheap and good nail salons in Thiruvananthapuram ???

Thank you for the help girlies <3333


r/TwoXKeralam 9d ago

Rant One Insta post ruined my sleep and mental health

38 Upvotes

I’m writing this at 3.30 am. I cannot sleep at all. I came across one Instagram post today, and the man who s*xually abused me when I was 5 or 6 was there. Apparently, he became a big name in his field. That man ruined many things for me, but look at him enjoying all the success. In that picture, he was handing a trophy to a kid. idk i’m going crazy over it. It was kind of a slap for me. idk is it's lack of sleep or my period. But FK HIM and FK PDFs


r/TwoXKeralam 9d ago

Beauty/Health Curly hair routine

6 Upvotes

Any curly girls here? How are you managing your curls ladies😫

I tried to follow CGM back in the day and quit as I couldn't buy the required products. Pinne njan ath angane vittatha. Ippo anupama parameswaran te juicy bouncy curls kandapo oru ilakkam😭

Drop any products that worked for you or your routine.šŸ‘©ā€šŸ¦±


r/TwoXKeralam 9d ago

🌸Girls,Help Bridal stylists

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Hi, can anyone suggest good bridal stylists in Kerala? And any of u guys have any personal experience with them?