Why can’t we have special restaurants and parks for lovers to just spend time with each other?

Illustration: Suraj Lokare

Sir, despite so much of commercialisation etc, how come we don’t have any special restaurants and parks etc for lovers to just spend time with each other. Say sweet nothing. No, I don’t mean a place to have sex, but just for spending time without feeling embarrassed? They can easily be sponsored. (PS: if you know of any such place in Pune, PCMC please mention).

I know baby. So tragic no. I also miss a nice quiet place to mwah-mwah (no sex stuff!) in peace.

In fact it’s a good business idea, no? Why not we start a place with entry tickets and all that. We can sell those red-heart-shaped balloons and cotton candy with soft music playing in the background. Oooh so exciting this is..!

You’ll come na with your darling? Since the idea came from you, I can give you a 50% discount also on the entry with one cotton candy and balloon free each visit! Come mwah in my garden, darling.

We can call it the Pune Lovers’ Paradise!

Dr Know’s Gyaanology: Now isn’t that a terrific idea. My artist buddy has got the design ready too as you may have noticed. But yes, I know what you mean. These corporation types must create some nice parks and wooded areas to romance in peace.

Unlike what they think, romance is actually good for the heart and also for the world in general. Make love not war and all that! Why should everything be considered vulgar. After all without romance there would be hardly any fun in our lives. I think it’s time all of you darlings get together (let me know too!) and do a silent march in the city to build awareness on this imminent need of modern society. Let’s do it baby!

Sir, why do you ask four questions every week. Why not three or five. Yeh chaar ka kya hisaab hai, bhaisaab?

Sahi hai yaar. Chaar hi kyun? Kyun?

Arre meri jaan, this is only because of these 365 people. They have all these space restrictions and keep telling me not to do long answers and all that crap. I really don’t know how to make these people understand that this column is not like all these other peoples writing. This is about emotion, love, romance and passion!

Chaar din ki zindagi hai, jaa rahe hain din… Ab karun kya darling? But I will tell these people that you want more three or five and not four…

Dr Know’s Gyaanology:: Actually, this four thing came from the old family planning campaign, ‘Hum Do, Humare Do’ so it’s pretty outdated. Now the new slogan is ‘Hum ek our Humare teen’!

But you are a darling you know. I understand the love you have for Dr Know. Want more and more each time so here’s a big mwah from me just for that. Take care, baby.

The other day my girlfriend told me something weird, very spontaneously. That the one thing she can’t every live without is Tommy, her dog. While it was very cute and all, but, heck, shouldn’t she have been saying she can’t live with me, Rohan. Does she like the dog more than me?

I don’t blame her dear. Dogs are the best. Human beings can’t match their unstinted love and loyalty. Don’t even try benchmarking coz you will fail miserably. Dogs are life at it its best. You aren’t a dog person and so it’s tough for you to understand what she feels.

I think it’s time you love her dog as well. This will get you closer to your baby. In fact two babies at one go! Soon you can bowwow and mwah all in one amazing lovable package. Idea kaisa hai?

Dr Know Gyaanology: Get serious man! Stop getting so insecure. It’s her dog after all and not some other handsome hunk who is going to whisk her away. Control, beta, control!

Learn to accept the fact that she or anyone in her place will love the dog more. But can the dog take your place in the relationship. The answer is NO! So chill! Just do your thing and shower them both with love and leave the rest to God.

Sir, I am going on a date with a well-known Puneite. Okay, not a date, but a coffee. I don’t know why, but I was pretty conscious of the fact that I was meeting her. And everytime I spoke to someone, I started blushing. Do you think it’s infatuation? Do you think I have fallen for the girl?

Totally man, totally! I mean why else would you be blushing about a coffee date? She’s so hot kya? And even if she is drool would be more appropriate, not a blush. Tsk tsk when will these boys learn ?

But on a more serious note, my hunk. Do you have a crush on this celeb? Tell me, tell me! I can help you know by giving you celeb date tips and all that. Who knows, if you get lucky she may even give you a hug and… Now stop getting ideas man. Get your best date gear out. Those fancy threads, super eau de toilette and well-polished shoes. These celebs don’t like unpolished shoes and worn-out sneakers.

All the best, handsome. Don’t blush. Use that time to stare into her eyes. It helps. If not anything, she may think you have astigmatism or some such thing!

Dr Know’s Gyaanology: Wow, so lucky you are!!! Give the lovely darling a big mwah from Dr Know. She must know me actually. I am into these celeb types you know..

And yes, don’t forget to get that manicure before you date. And be warm , gentle and ekdum cool. Don’t give her those starry eyed looks..! All the best handsome. I will be watching so just follow my advise and enjoy that cappuccino.

Well, so much for all these dates..! I have to get ready now and go shopping for Diwali. I have so many of these Page 3 parties to attend! Oh lord, and nothing to wear.

Enjoy yourselves my darlings, deck up and get set for a smashing season with much food, wine and good cheer. This is the season to dance, to love and to romance. Be good and indulge.

See you soon, darlings. Till then its your very own Dr Know wishing you all a stupendously thrilling Diwali. Smoooch!

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