I was saddened to read the letter by the woman who was married for only 16 weeks. (Asian Image January Issue).

She was very brave to share her experiences with us but is a shame she had to go through it. I had a very close friend who also had an experience like this.

Some men in our community take their new marriages for granted and behave as if they are not married at all.

Marriage is no joke and there is no shame in saying no to a marriage. There is nothing more respectful than the truth and men in our community especially need to know that.

You cannot ruin an innocent person's life and feel as if nothing happened.

Why should a woman have to put up with the lies of her new husband?

No man has a right to do this to a woman and I could not help feel sorry for the writer.

She was very honest and honesty is a great virtue.

Mrs Shamim

Deane St

Bolton