India, May 25 -- An X user has sparked a heated debate online by claiming that the "NRI dream" is often a trap, especially for dependent wives. The user, who goes by @deebayleaf on the social media platform, cited the example of her cousin who, she said, was expected to act like an "unpaid labourer" and take care of all household chores after marrying an NRI.

In her X post, the finance professional claimed that her cousin had to deal with extreme isolation after moving abroad with her husband. On top of that, she was expected to do "endless chores" - purportedly to "stay rooted" and in touch with her Indian side.

Frustrated with her situation and the toxic marriage, the woman chose to return to India.

"Reminder that the 'NRI dream life...