In a world where every love story seems to be a click or a swipe away, the tales of Rizvan and Shayla, alongside Tina and Varun, remind us that true love, the kind that lasts a lifetime, blossoms from friendship, loyalty, and perseverance. Discovered through the lens of relationships expert Simran Mangharam, these stories are beacons of hope and inspiration.
Rizvan’s pride in his love story with Shayla shines through as he recounts how fate brought them together in the eighth grade, only to test their connection with distance and time. Their determination and love letters kept the flames of love alive, culminating in a marriage that has been thriving for 18 years, blessed with three children.
Their story, much like Tina and Varun’s, which began in the sixth grade and overcame its share of trials, underlines the necessity of effort and commitment in nurturing a relationship. Tina, with her gesture of creating a short film for their anniversary, encapsulates the essence of keeping romance alive.
These couples, with their challenges and triumphs, prove that while childhood romances may seem like they belong in fairytales, they can indeed last in real life. Yet, there’s nothing supernatural about it – it requires a special kind of dedication and hard work.
(Simran Mangharam is a dating and relationship coach and can be reached on simran@floh.in)
