As Shraddha and Dhruv entered the sprawling electronics and furniture store, Shraddha felt her nerves tighten again. The home appliances had been overwhelming enough, but now they were looking at everything else they would need for their new home—television sets, sound systems, furniture, and even more gadgets she hadn’t known existed. Dhruv, of course, seemed entirely in his element, walking through the aisles like a kid in a candy store.

They started with televisions. Dhruv immediately went for the largest model on display, a state-of-the-art 85-inch screen with all the latest smart features. He didn’t even glance at the price tag. Shraddha, on the other hand, couldn’t keep her jaw from dropping.