New Delhi, July 18 -- In a recent online post, a young Dalit woman shared her journey of dating while facing caste-based discrimination. Although she entered the dating world with hope and confidence, her experiences revealed how deeply caste still affects relationships in modern Indian society.

According to her Reddit post, men initially seemed interested in and appreciated her intelligence and independence. However, their behaviour often changed the moment they found out her caste.

Many would stop contacting her or use excuses like family pressure to end things. Even close relationships fell apart once things became serious.

"'It's not you,' they'd say. 'But our families would never accept it.' Or worse: 'You deserve someone who won'...