India, Aug. 16 -- Panelists at NewsX's We Women Want Conclave challenged the traditional expectation that women must "just adjust" in marriage, stressing that equality, communication, timely counselling and individual identity are essential for healthy relationships. Emphasising the need for compromises from both sides, Rini Simon, a former Doordarshan anchor, argued that both partners must make adjustments. She added that placing the burden of such expectations disproportionately on women is a key reason behind growing marital discord and divorce. Simon believes that the solution lies in changing patterns at home, arguing that parents should focus on raising boys and girls with similar values and expectations.

The discussion, titled 'Ju...