Woman was about to be a child bride, but then she discovered the internet and became TikTok famous. Now, she does what she wants
Although it has decreased significantly, in Asian households until a few years ago, a lot of emphasis was placed on the institution of marriage, to the point that it was considered a crucial part of one’s existence. While many might argue that the notable shift in the concept of marriage has positively impacted individuals, some might disagree. But, regardless of which group you belong to, you will definitely find @nuvpreetkaur’s story interesting.
Just a day ago, @nuvpreetkaur posted a TikTok video mentioning that she once avoided being married off while she was still underage. She attributed her escape to her phone and social media.
TikTok user @nuvpreetkaur has a crazy marriage story
TikTok user @nuvpreetkaur uploaded a video in which she talked about how she avoided becoming a child bride after gaining fame on TikTok. She started by sharing that when she was just twelve years old, there were already discussions in her house about her marriage. By the time she turned sixteen, conversations between her family and the family of a guy they knew from before about potential marriage were already taking place.
At that point, Nuvpreet was fully inclined toward getting married because her parents wanted her to, and in her family, getting married, regardless of age, was normal. But then she mentioned that around the same time, she got a phone and discovered social media. Referring to a TikTok video that gained a lot of attention, she noted how many comments called her a child or very young, which made her realize she wasn’t an adult. One thing led to another, and she decided she didn’t want to marry but instead wanted to go to a good university. She shared her decision with her would-be fiancé at the time, but he wasn’t happy and told her she should listen to her parents.
Nuvpreet communicated her decision to her parents, who weren’t thrilled either. Despite their disapproval, she decided to pursue college. She could afford it through the scholarships she received for her story and some money she earned from TikTok. After finishing college last year, she decided to move back in with her parents. However, after a month, she realized living with them wasn’t going to work. As Nuvpreet explains in her video, the “defining moment” that made her leave her parents’ house was when she wanted to go to Malta for a concert with her brother, but her parents refused. Eventually, she went to the concert anyway and now no longer lives with her parents due to their differing mindsets. She concluded her story by saying she was going to Canada for a Diljit Dosanjh concert.
People are going crazy in the comments section of @nuvpreetkaur’s post
@nuvpreetkaur’s video about how she avoided getting married while underage and then left her house after being in a toxic environment has gained significant attention on TikTok. As of now, the video has more than 350 thousand views. It also has a large number of comments, shares, and saves.
User @magstackss “Thank god you got a phone.” User @yo_mama0935 wrote, “The internet is bad yes but it has also opened our eyes.” User @avan.1409 wrote, “I’m so sorry to hear this. I hope you can heal from this and remember you are doing what’s best for you.” User @teenabunn wrote, “Never been so proud of a stranger! And girl I’m so happy YOU’RE FREE.”
More and more people are going no contact with their family
According to an article published by The Week on November 6, 2025, family estrangement among young people is increasing. While there can be many reasons behind someone making such a significant move, at its core, it often stems from the desire for freedom from a toxic environment and a need for peace.
Referring to a survey conducted by sociologist Karl Pillemer, as mentioned in an August 24, 2024, article by The New Yorker, The Week points out that in a 2019 survey he carried out, Pillemer found that 27% of Americans were estranged from a relative. Another study showed that, on average, the first time people became estranged from their family members was when they were in their twenties.
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