As a child in Lahore, Aisha was close with her four sisters and two brothers. Even though their father passed when she was young, it was his wish that they all finish matriculation, and Aisha’s mother saw this dream come to pass. Aisha and Tariq married after she finished school. Soon after, Tariq heard about a lucrative opportunity to work as a day-laborer on a chicken farm, but it would mean moving away from their home in Lahore. Aisha was worried about the move and sad at the idea of leaving her family behind, but after some discussion they agreed it would be the best opportunity to start building towards their shared dream of one day owning a beautiful home, and starting a family. Though she considers herself an equal in terms of decision-making, when she married Tariq, Aisha gave up social capital with her family (especially her sisters) to invest in her partnership with him. As a result she is highly dependent on him for information and opportunities outside the house. Luckily, she feels her husband has made strong connections of his own - trusted colleagues, friends, and neighbors - and together they rely on his social network for support in times of need. Aisha has come to value his social connections above her own.