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Arvind Swamy on Marriage, Personal Space and Parenting
Arvind Swamy says he and his wife have different personalities.
He likes quiet time, while Aparna is more outgoing.
They try to understand what the other person needs.
He says he will join her when he trusts that an event matters to her.
Swamy also talked about how stress can affect family life.
He learned that taking time to look after himself can help him be happier with others.
He thinks children may remember how their parents treated them more than how hard their parents worked.
He says parents should make time for things that help them feel well.
Arvind Swamy described himself as introverted and his wife Aparna Mukerjee as outgoing and energetic.
He said they respect each other’s differences, and Aparna does not pressure him to attend social events.
Swamy said he trusts her judgment when she asks him to join an occasion that matters to her.
He said work stress once affected how he interacted with his children, and that caring for himself can help his relationships.
He said children may remember how their parents spoke to them more than the sacrifices their parents made.
- Who
- Actor Arvind Swamy and his wife, Aparna Mukerjee.
- What
- Swamy discussed their relationship, personal space, stress and parenting.
- Where
- When
- In a conversation with Gobinath; the article does not give a date.
- Why
- Swamy said understanding differences and caring for personal well-being can support family relationships.
Key facts
- Interview subject
- Actor Arvind Swamy
- Wife
- Aparna Mukerjee
- Interviewer
- Gobinath
- Aparna and Swamy's marriage
- They married in 2012.
- Swamy's first marriage
- He married Gayathri Ramamurthy in 1994; they separated in 2003 and their divorce was granted in 2010.
- Children
- Swamy and Gayathri have a daughter, Adhira, and a son, Rudra.
- Custody arrangement
- During divorce proceedings, the couple agreed the children would remain in Swamy's custody, with visitation rights for Gayathri.
Quotes
Arvind Swamy
Actor discussing his wife Aparna and their contrasting personalities.
“My wife knows me. She talks a lot. She is a very extroverted person. She is friendly with everyone. Everyone likes her. She is a very bubbly and energetic character. I am very introverted. I am extroverted when it comes to my friends; otherwise, I am a very quiet person. I don’t engage a lot.”
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“Thirty or 40 years will pass by quickly. At that point, you might not be working. At that point, your kids will only remember that whenever they tried to speak to you, you only spoke out of irritation.”
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