From newlyweds to long-time parents, we gather the tips and formulas that have enriched some high profile romances.
Every couple has their own unique love language, and that’s where the fun begins. Like how it takes 2 to tango, relationships are a team effort of practice, communication and trust – essential keywords in these strong relationships. For Valentine’s Day, we reached out to 6 couples at different stages of marriage and from a myriad of backgrounds, to share how they keep the sparks flying.
1. Toh Su Quinn & Teh Lip Jin
“We are like yin & yang,” Su Quinn begins. The couple are supportive of each other and despite their different stages in life, they fit together, and focus on the common goal: a happy and fulfilling family life.
“Lip Jin is the more accommodating one whereas I like to be in control of things. I guess that’s what make us balanced as a couple,” Su Quinn reveals, adding that their twins, who were born in 2017, take after them. To the couple, a successful relationship takes patience and respect. Sometimes, taking a step back allows a relationship to move forward.
The simplest things bring great joy to the couple, and that means starting and ending each day with their children. “Reading to them in bed, hearing them squeal in excitement at the safari or taking them for car rides bring peace and fulfillment,” cites the loving mother, whose idea of downtime, a hair wash or a massage – defers from her husband’s love for squash.
“A marriage requires constant effort and time: movies or nice dinners at least once or twice a week,” she shares of their rituals. They also believe in occasional quick getaways with friends, to catch-up without distraction from the kids.
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