Originally posted by: nandinidev
There's absolutely no denying the change in their circumstances as well as personalities. But the question of whether a relationship will work is not only restricted to this factor, what other factors are there? the way I look at it. Yes, they may not be the same Armaan and Riddhima who fell in love with each other three years ago. Things are far more complicated now, and they've both weathered through their own respective dark phases, unfortunately without each other for support. But if they do get back together, which is highly unlikely but that's besides the point, whether their relationship works or not would depend on whether they can make it work with the changes. Love can't sustain a relationship alone, that's very, very true. But there's nothing that can't be built over time, be it trust or understanding or even reconciliation with one's past. The very same questions one is asking about letting go of the baggage of the past few months, were asked a few months ago about the baggage of the past few years. And the answer to both questions is the same too : that things will work if you make them work, and if they're destined to work. SR are doing what they can to make their marriage work, and it can still work despite the baggage of AR's past. Then why not the same for AR if they ever get back together?
see that's what I'm trying to say. it's not just the baggage of the past. it's the distance that has developed between them as two indivisuals, it's the changes that have turned them into two completely different people than they used to be. even if they decide to work it out despite the baggage, the difference between them won't allow them to. this is SR's first try at a relationship, but for AR, it won't be the same. they didn't just go and have a walk in seperate parks and then come back together again. they've both been in different relationships and also come to terms with the break up in different ways. I don't think the change is so miniscule for them to be able to work through it. no one is that strong or courageous. won't the idea of getting back together be scary for them?
If they get back together, they'll be the Armaan and Riddhima of the present, who make up the Armaan-Riddhima of the present. They will certainly not be the same as the Armaan-Riddhima of three years ago, but I don't see that as the reason why their relationship won't work. If it can't, it won't, and if it can, it will. But I still see both possibilities as equally likely.
what if the A & R of the present don't fall in love? clearly, they're two different people now. Armaan is not in love with the present ridhima, he's still in love with the ridhima that used to be. A & R fell in love 3 years ago, and now, nothing's the same except their names. so the question is - will the two new people fall in love, with their new personalities, again?
Life's quite complicated, as are people and relationships. I think this is a question which for me doesn't have any one correct or accurate answer. It really depends on a lot of things, of which the past is a part, and a very crucial one, but there's more to it than that.
Very well written, though, Neetz. And well argued too. Awesome! 👏
thanks for commenting nandini! it's good to see you on the forum (: you hardly comment, but I guess that's justified (this forum is hell) 😉 😆
Cheers! 😊