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Magic of togetherness
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As working couples search for avenues to spend time together, shopping, exercising or even watching favourite programmes on television seem to keep the flame glowing, writes NEERAJA MURTHY
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Take time off Spending an hour together can fight stress
A show of Tom and Jerry is on. You expect to see a giggly gaggle of tiny tots enjoying the antics of these animated characters. Instead, what you see is a pair of grown-ups engrossed in the programme. “Being romantic is the l
ast thing on our minds especially after a tiresome day. We find cartoon shows as a refreshing way to relax. Laughing together helps us to de-stress and have an easy chat. This way, we do not end up complaining about each other,” laughs Suma as her husband Harsh looks on. This ‘best friend-turned-couple’s busy lives might hover between files and folders and never-ending meetings during office hours but they always take time to watch a cartoon show to end the day.
In this fast-paced world, as more and more working couples search for avenues to spend quality time together, simple chores like shopping, exercising, going on night rides or even watching favourite programmes on TV seem to the kindle the magic of togetherness.
The coffee cup has emerged as an important bonding factor in Neela and Mahesh’s lives. “When you take someone out for coffee, it presents an opportunity to sit and actively listen to each other. And, with most coffee outlets open till late, one can plan a leisurely chatting session and talk the stress and grievances out of your system,” says Mahesh.
The funda of exercising together has also gained popularity as it offers spouses to stay fit as well as enjoy a pleasant company. Twenty nine-year-old Arundhati, who works in an MNC does not look like a snow bunny but winter walking is her spouse time which she does not want to miss. “Nothing is worse in this season than getting out of your warm bed covers and having to face the biting chill. But still I am game for it as I can not only stay healthy but also spend some quality time with my husband, who’s a health freak. One can keep shape by boosting each other’s spirit and when one feels lazy, the other partner is ready to motivate.”
Echoing same thoughts are Rajesh and Mahi, who work in a media organisation. Says Mahi, “Rajesh drives me everyday to the office, which is just two kilometres from home. The option of taking an auto is easy but since both of us have hardly any time together, the drive is a good choice. And, with traffic jams, we end up spending more time together.” Besides lunching together, night rides help in bonding. “Driving through the night, when the whole world drowns in sleep is quite exciting,” says Razaak, a techie. Agrees Arshiya, his wife, “Roads are empty and thus look beautiful. Night rides enhance the experience.”
Stress is synonymous with the pressures of city life. And, to keep the flame glowing, couples need to strictly adhere to a plan of 30-minute break each day, feels psychiatrist G. Prasad Rao, who has been married for 24 years now. Says he, “There are many couples especially the newly-weds, who spend quality time together but do not check their temperaments. As a result, partners end up hurting each other and their relationships too. Spending time together does not mean it is an occasion to go blah-blah. Partners have to learn to respect each other’s company.”
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