Suraj Raathi, yes. Used to watch that show on and off, so I know about him. Very progressive ML. My favourite was Neil from NK, but even his character was slightly butchered in the middle. Not enough to get me uninterested, but enough to make me go
And I so agree with you, a spouse should always be your best friend! Physical intimacy is nothing if emotional intimacy doesn't exist. If you cannot share your little day-to-day problems and tidbits with this person, how can you possibly share your entire life with them? And it's also about faith... like you said, I need to know that I count on him when the time arrives. I need to know that he will nurture the relationship just the way I am. That assurance itself makes everything much easier. Without it, the relationship might just become a load for you to bear alone. Raghav really is a perfect partner in that regard. He is so fully invested in his relationships, I'd count on him instantly. Pallavi is so lucky
@bold: I loved that too! The way he accepted it so humbly and directly... no beating around the bush, no twisting of words. He knew he had made a mistake, he knew he was being silly in his approach, he made it clear that he would work in the right direction henceforth. How refreshingly genuine!
And like you, I'm also seeing this as an arranged marriage... and it's giving me all the feels! ☺️ Here are two almost-strangers who will learn to navigate their way around each other's lives... slowly getting to know more about the other one and falling just a little, every day. Starting to notice the little things, forming little habits together... all the little awkward moments they will share... aghh, this is too cute!! ☺️
I think they way Raghav and Pallavi are going is better than the typical ITV way. They have all the misunderstanding and trust issues at the beginning but as these begin to clear and they understand each other better, they will lay a strong foundation. Lovey dovey stuff can come later and would just be the cherry on the cake. Other couples tend to have the romance and love first, then a small twist or outside influence comes in and the whole building collapses. What's the point?
I don't mean to offend anyone, just sharing my observations.
@bold, glad I'm not the only one who sees it this way. Sometimes I wonder if I'm just imagining things, LOL. I like the fact that the writers aren't throwing this in our faces but the spirit of an arranged marriage is there throughout, you only need to look closely. It's this slow journey towards each other that is fascinating, peppered with all kinds of incidents and twists. I like it that they keep things unpredictable and not just because of our EK-influenced viewing habits. It shows that as in real life, things can happen in ways and at moments you least expect and you have to adapt, deal with them, and move on. Our couple is doing that slowly, but surely.
It's such a pleasure exchanging ideas with you, Bee. You always seem to get what I'm trying to say and are far more articulate than I could ever be. Thanks, dear.