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Arvind Swamy on Marriage, Personal Space and Parenting

Arvind Swamy on Marriage, Personal Space and Parenting
Arvind Swamy says wife Aparna is ‘bubbly and energetic’: ‘I am introverted, need my space’ · indianexpress.com

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.

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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