First and foremost, let me describe to you what the term "Before you chew that gum" means. I have drawn an analogy between chewing gum and marital bliss.

Marriage appears to be a romantic fantasy at first – a delicious gum. These delusions melt away with time, revealing the reality behind them. This is what happens when the gum loses its taste and becomes stretchy.

Having been born and raised in India, I am well aware of the importance of an arranged marriage or love marriage and close-knit families in Indian society.

Many of us have had a mild panic attack whenever our parents ask us to get married. We may rely on our parents, siblings, or cousins for advice before we get married, but that advice quickly fades away when we finally get married. There are many aspects of marriage that aren't talked about openly.

It’s for these reasons that this book may be of great help to all South Asian men and women all over the world.