“I told her that I will happily be this stay-at-home cat and dog dad and she can be the breadwinner,” said Siddharth

Aditi Rao Hydari discusses her bond with husband Siddharth (Photo: Siddharth/Instagram)

Actor-couple Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth recently opened up about their bond, with The Girl on the Train actor sharing that she can freely express herself with her husband.

“I can speak to him about many things. My brain is kind of wired differently. I may visualise myself in a certain story and decide to do it, but it really helps when I speak to him. He comes at it from another point of view. Also, his brain works like a director’s. So, he sees things differently. He sometimes asks me questions, which is important for me to ask myself. He will never answer them for me. I value that,” Aditi told Hollywood Reporter India.

She added, “Sometimes, he thinks and knows so much that sometimes, I tell him, ‘Just chill. Breathe. It’s cool.’”

On his part, Siddharth said that he is happy to be a stay-at-home partner. “I don’t have an actor’s instincts when I live my life. So, when we have conversations, she won’t get an actor’s response from me. I told her that I would happily be this stay-at-home cat and dog dad, and she could be the breadwinner. But she says, No! So, as a feminist, I am appalled. I said, fine! (laughs).”

During the interview, Siddharth praised Aditi for acing the Gaj Gamini walk in Heeramandi. He said, “I mean, she just walked away from the camera and the Internet broke. I can’t do that. Not that…I’m not going to try.” Aditi hilariously replied, “That’s it! Now I’m going to make you do this.”

Siddharth also mentioned that he is a “very content and secure person” and is good with work-life balance, a fact affirmed by Aditi. “I don’t have any fear. I focus on waking up happy and going to sleep happy. At the end of the day, there is a work-life balance. I am very good at it because I genuinely like being at home.”

Aditi added, “He makes his music and cooks really well.” Responding, Siddharth said, “I am cooking for her friends all the time in Mumbai. So, I spend a lot of time in the kitchen in Mumbai.”

Taking a cue from the adorable couple’s bond, let’s understand how being each other’s biggest cheerleaders helps.

Dr Santosh Bangar, senior consultant psychiatrist, Gleneagles Hospitals Parel Mumbai, said that supporting each other through thick and thin and being a constant cheerleader can help couples improve and strengthen their relationship.

“It can create a sense of teamwork and also boost trust. Even a little push or encouragement can boost the confidence of your partner, making herculean tasks easier to handle,” said Dr Bangar.

Additionally, one must understand the importance of maintaining a work-life balance in a relationship. “Too much focus or time spent on work can leave little time for love, communication, and relaxation with your partner. Couples need to set boundaries when necessary for a healthier relationship. Ensure that along with work, you spend quality time with each other,” stressed Dr Bangar.

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Simple daily habits like sharing household chores to divide the work pressure, appreciating your partner regularly, and making time for doing fun activities together can help improve relationships, reduce stress, and reduce feelings of being neglected by your better half.