The article is about a man named K. Kawshigan who has sued a woman named Nora Tan for $2.3 million in a high court and $16,700 in a magistrates’ court for refusing to date him. He claims that Tan caused him “emotional trauma” after telling him she wanted to be only friends and that she has damaged his “stellar reputation.” Tan had agreed to attend counseling sessions with Kawshigan for a year and a half, but when she stopped attending and rejected his romantic advances, he filed the two lawsuits.
The magistrates’ suit was dismissed as “manifestly groundless and without foundation” and the court ruled that the two were only friends. Kawshigan felt hurt when Tan stepped back from their social interactions and encouraged him to be self-reliant, leading him to send her a letter alleging “monetary damages arising from negligent infliction of emotional distress.” Tan started a harassment suit against Kawshigan and cut off contact with him completely.
The high court suit is set for a case conference on February 9. The judgment released on Saturday stated that Tan “after years of massaging the claimant’s unhappiness, has finally decided to stand up to his threats rather than cower and give in to his demands.”
The situation described in this article highlights the importance of clear communication and healthy boundaries in relationships. It’s never okay to threaten or sue someone for refusing to pursue a romantic relationship. The court’s decision to dismiss the magistrates’ suit and the judge’s statement highlight this. The judge acknowledged that Tan was finally standing up for herself and not giving in to the threats made by Kawshigan.
It’s crucial for individuals to understand that not everyone they meet will want to pursue a romantic relationship with them and it’s important to respect and accept their decision. Suing someone for emotional distress or damage to reputation only adds to the distress and is not a solution. It’s important to seek healthy ways to cope with rejection and move forward in a positive direction.
Sources:
The New York Post
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