I'm 35, unmarried, and no, this is not a tragic confession.

I spent most of my twenties and early thirties building a career that I genuinely care about. I'm a doctor based in Mumbai and the journey took time, energy and several years of terrible sleep.

Now that life is more stable, I'm open to finding a partner. Not because I suddenly feel incomplete, but because companionship would be meaningful.

I'm 5'5”, Maharashtrian, non-vegetarian and moderately religious. I enjoy theatre, reading, hiking and quiet vacations.

I'm looking for someone approximately 33-40. I don't have rigid profession or community filters. I do need emotional maturity and respect for demanding careers.

If you're looking for someone who will immediately reorganise her entire life around yours, I'm not that person.