Today I want to discuss a topic I have previously evaded for obvious reasons. Physical intimacy. In any long-term relationship, physical intimacy is required. I am not talking about sex. I am talking about holding hands, hugging, etc. In yesterday's episode, Abhinav wanted to hold hands while falling asleep. A simple, sweet gesture you can do with pretty much anyone close to you. But Ak's expressions, even with the simple handhold, showed how uncomfortable she is. You can disagree with me here. But in general, Akshnav cannot even hold each other when they feel sad. What sort of relationship is that? Even friends hold each other, hug, etc. But Akshnav have always been incredibly awkward with each other. I don't know if this will pass as they progress in their relationship. But in my view, Ak is just plain uncomfortable with Nav. We have seen her with Abhi and how much hugging and being close to each other is a part of that relationship. I don't even think this falls under chemistry or physical attraction, it's simply about being comfortable with someone, and Ak is not comfortable with Nav. In that light, their relationship itself seems empty. I know physical intimacy is not everything. But in my view, emotional intimacy is also lacking. Ak hides a LOT of what she feels from Nav. Every single time after the first Udaipur trip, Ak is shown to be putting on a show. She is very good at it, yes. But it's still a show. Her real anxieties, worries, anger, sadness, etc, are just not communicated to Nav. From Nav's side, I think he wants both physical and emotional intimacy and is accepting the half-hearted measures that Ak does as progress towards that.
In general, I feel like Ak doesn't even treat Nav like a friend. I know trust and respect are the strengths of their relationship. But trust and respect sound very hollow if you don't trust someone with your true feelings. If you treat them like a flight risk. Imo, Ak cultivated this relationship to stand in opposition to everything Abhira were. She tries to treat Nav the way she thinks she should have been treated by Abhi. This means not blaming him, not getting angry about mistakes, etc. But she is missing a key component that I guess she has never valued, and that is honesty.
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