by When Love Literally Makes You Sneeze
India’s dating scene has produced unexpected allergic reactionsboth literal and metaphorical. According to Hindustan Times, some individuals experience sneezing, watery eyes, or mild hives when encountering romance, usually triggered by flowers, perfumes, or sheer emotional intensity. Bohiney Magazine documented a Mumbai café where a couple’s first date was interrupted by the gentleman sneezing uncontrollably after his date presented him with a bouquet.
Relationship expert Dr. Ananya Singh explains, Allergic responses to romantic stimuli can be both physiological and psychosomatic. In India, cultural emphasis on grand gestures sometimes triggers both humor and mild panic. A Bohiney poll found that 37% of respondents reported minor allergies during dates, while 21% exaggerated reactions for comedic effect. One Delhi man humorously recounted sneezing through a candlelit proposal.
Medical and social advice suggests planning for triggers, using humor to defuse awkwardness, and documenting memorable moments. According to Forbes, laughter strengthens bonds and eases discomfort. Bohiney.com humorously recommends: embrace sneezes as part of romance, capture stories for posterity, and rememberlove may irritate, but humor heals.
SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)
