7 Items to Avoid in a Relationship to Prevent Misfortune | - Times of India (2024)

The act of giving

gifts

is indeed a delightful expression, wouldn't you agree? Gifting serves as a means of conveying love and appreciation to one's partner, often acknowledging their efforts. In India, where cultural norms are heavily influenced by religious beliefs and superstitions, it's crucial to be mindful of certain gifts as, unknowingly, they can introduce conflicts, misunderstandings, or even

misfortune

into your

relationship

.

1.Fragrances – Perfume choices, being highly personal, vary from individual to individual. There is a belief that certain perfumes carry negative energies, potentially affecting a person's energy field and overall well-being. Considering the unique aura and fragrance associated with each zodiac sign, gifting perfumes that do not align to a partner's characteristics can lead to a fading relationship.
2.Sharp Objects – The act of gifting

sharp objects

, such as knives or scissors, is discouraged due to the prevalent belief that it brings bad luck and has the potential to tarnish a relationship.
3.Glass Objects – The act of gifting

glass objects

also considered inauspicious. Gifting glassware is believed to be associated with the risk of breaking not only the object but also the relationship.

4.Clocks – Time is linked to the ‘Lord of Karma’, the planet Saturn. According to Jyotish, an afflicted Saturn in one's 'Kundali' can create obstacles, delays, and troubles in life path and gifting a clock or watch to individuals might signal the end of a relationship if the clock stops.
5.Black and White Objects – Objects coloured in black or white, represents sadness, grief, or negativity, and are discouraged as gifts. These colours are traditionally worn during mourning and inauspicious occasions, and are believed to carry negative energies, hence, avoided in gifting these colours item.

6.Handkerchiefs – Vedic astrology considers

handkerchiefs

as inauspicious gifts. Handkerchief’s association with wiping tears signifies sorrow, pain, or grief; hence it is believed that gifting handkerchiefs may introduce negativity into the relationship, bringing tears and sadness.
7.Shoes – The belief that

shoes

should always be in pairs holds significance when contemplating a gift for your significant other. Gifting a single shoe may lead to a perceived curse, potentially becoming a reason for a breakup, especially if the couple is not co-habituating.