Finally, the section titled Personal Space provides insights into the mind of the single Indian woman today. As the single woman in India forges a path of herself, she is often faced with opposition from those closest to her. Smoothening family relationships, creating an alternative support network and developing friendships are covered in this section, as are issues dealing with dating, finding a partner and safe sex are also discussed in this section. Women from across the country share their strategies for coping with the pressures of dating, meeting the boys the parents constantly send over, having sex and surviving heartbreak. This section of the book also provides key coping and stress-management skills.
Recent studies show that depression is one of the top medical conditions affecting women.
Single women, often cut off from sources of assistance and support, are even more susceptible to depression. Psychologists and successful women share their strategies for overcoming emotional distress. Most importantly, this is a book by and for the Indian single woman. There is no political agenda or ideology locked within its pages. This is a book simply about survival, and in many ways about winning.