He can casually let go of any romantic connection because the probability of finding a substitute is not scarce for him. She too, can play the field. Sadly, her field is not as open and unconstrained. Patriarchy, geography and her preference for handsome men who take an interest in their partner’s career ensure that she will occupy the romantic doldrums of Delhi, where sex is plentiful, but chances of an authentic connection are rare and depleting.
