Jackky Bhagnani on Rakul Preet Singh being his best friend: ‘Aadha time toh woh meri therapist hoti hai’

Expert on friends-first relationships

According to clinical psychologist Priya Parulekar, the first stage calls for “physical attraction or chemistry” which the individuals may or may not act upon, depending on the level of attraction that they feel towards each other.

The second stage entails a deeper “mind or emotional” connection leading to emotional exclusivity.

In the final stage, the couple enters an “intellectual stage” of the relationship, becoming an official partner through marriage (or a live-in), and sharing responsibilities as a family.

“What is worth noting is that the most important component of all three stages is friendship. There can be no relationship at any stage – body, mind or intellect without friendship,” she said.

 

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Partners who were close friends before entering into a relationship tend to have a deeper knowledge of each other’s personalities, values, strengths, weaknesses, likes and dislikes, leading to a greater acceptance and appreciation of one another. This pre-existing bond often transforms into a more resilient romantic relationship.

Parulekar also mentioned that relationships built on mutual respect and trust, create an environment where all parties can fully enjoy and experience things beautifully. And in today’s times, boundaries are absolutely essential in a relationship. Respecting each other’s personal space and consent, and communicating openly about needs and discomfort is important for all of us to learn.

During a previous conversation with The Curly Tales, the actor spilled the beans on their love story. Sharing that they had been orbiting each other for almost five years, Jackky revealed that they first became best friends because they shared the same core values. Family, fitness, health, and giving each other space were very important to them.

What started as a acquaintanceship slowly evolved into a bond of close friendship where they would always look for reasons to spend time with each other. One day, he just held her hand and hilariously blurted out to her, “I’m so scared.” After that incident, the two started dating. After six months of dating, Bhagnani approached her parents to ask for their daughter’s hand in marriage.

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