We are all about keeping the spotlight on love this week. So to keep the essence of being together and appreciating how the magic happened, we have a few of our favorite celebrities sharing a glimpse into life with their spouse, whats love to them, and what happily ever afters really mean! Let’s hear it from them and get inspired:
Mariyum Nafees with
Amaan Ahmed
How did you meet your spouse?
We met on a song shoot that he was directing
What was the first thing that impressed you about him?
His empathy. He cares deeply.
The first gift he gave you?
A beautiful Tiffany necklace
A memorable vacation you went on together?
We’ve taken a few already but definitely the one to Cape town, South Africa
One thing about your spouse that irritates you?
His unpunctuality
Do you believe in “opposites attract”?
Not really. For me, a partner who somewhat shares the same interests is naturally more fun.
Your one advice for a ‘happily ever after’?
Don’t try to overpower the other. Give them space to do what they like to do. Focus on love and care.
Mushaal Mullick with Yasin Malik
How did you meet your spouse?
I met my husband in 2005 on 5th June during a peace process. My mother took me and I was super excited to meet him. When we reached the venue, he was reciting poetry from Faiz Ahmed Faiz. It was fully jam-packed and I couldn’t see him as he was surrounded by people. I really wanted to get his autograph. Finally, he saw us and came forward, shook my mother and my hand and we were formally introduced. I was completely mesmerized by his presence and you could say awe-struck by the man who would become my husband.
The first gift he gave you?
The first gift I got was a beautiful rose, made of feathers. He gave it to me just a few days before our Nikkah.
A memorable vacation you went on together?
I, unfortunately, had very few days with my husband. It will be 14 years on 22nd February and in that time span, we have spent hardly 65 days together. But I am grateful for the spiritual honeymoon we had in Disputed Kashmir truly which represents heaven on earth. The beauty of that region is spell-binding. We went to dargah sharifs, and memorable skiing trips; soaked in the sights of the dense forests, and were in awe of the tulip gardens- it was a surreal experience.
One thing about your spouse that irritates you?
The one thing that irritates me about my husband is also the thing I love the most about him. He is completely devoted to his cause and his people. Humanity is what reigns through him. The pain he feels for the people of Kashmir is at par to nothing else. You can call me selfish but yes, sometimes the thought of us being together in a peaceful environment comes into my mind.
Do you believe in “opposites attract”?
Yes, I do believe that. There are many things between my husband and me that are different. Though we do have certain similarities. I always wanted someone in my life who I could feel proud of walking with, much like my father. I have to say it is my husband’s bravery, resolve, charm, and uniqueness which has always attracted me. He truly is a unique creation of God.
Your one advice for a ‘happily ever after’?
I think there’s no such thing as a happily or even a sadly after. Life is a roller coaster of highs and lows – don’t just give up on each other and enjoy the adventure together! Give space, don’t expect too much. What works in every relationship is praising each other often. Let’s be kind and forgiving.
Nadia Hussain with Atif Khan
How did you meet your spouse?
We started dating when he was my financial broker. I had invested money in the Stock Exchange through him. We started to get to know each other better.
What was the first thing that impressed you about him?
During the time that we were dating, my father became unwell. Atif was very supportive during that time. Which included visiting the hospital and being with me all the time because it was the first time that I was doing any hospital runs and I had no idea how to manage it all. He was very much around at that time which I thought was very nice of him. His genuine care impressed me.
The first gift he gave you?
The first gift was actually my engagement ring, which he gave to me within five months of us dating because that is how quickly our relationship progressed
A memorable vacation you went on together?
During our entire marriage, we have actually had only one vacation in which we left our kids and went to Bangkok so that was very much a very memorable vacation because that is the only time that we actually had time to ourselves. Otherwise, every vacation is with kids.
One thing about our spouse that irritates you?
He can be very laid-back at times
Do you believe in “opposites attract”?
Yes, I do feel opposites attract because I am quite opposite from my husband. I am outgoing and he’s very laid-back. I am an outdoor person while he is very much intuited towards indoor activities. Also, I am very energetic whereas he’s very calm & laid-back so I do feel that opposites attract, but there has to be common ground as well. You cannot be polar opposites- that is not going to work out as well.
Your one advice for a ‘happily ever after’?
Communication is key and humor has to be part of the relationship. Otherwise, it’s very difficult to have a happily ever after.
Reema with S. Tariq Shahab
How did you meet your spouse?
The first time we met was at my sister’s wedding.
What was the first thing that impressed you about him?
His smile and decency.
The first gift he gave you?
LV hand-carry and my favorite perfume.
A memorable vacation you went on together?
The city of love – San Francisco
One thing about our spouse that irritates you?
Workaholic- always working
Do you believe in “opposites attract”?
Yes of course
Your one advice for a ‘happily ever after’?
Trust, Tolerance, and Forgiveness
Madiha Iftikhar with Shazil Meerza
How did you meet your spouse?
We met through a mutual friend
What was the first thing that impressed you about him?
His simplicity and purity
The first gift he gave you?
I think a laptop
A memorable vacation you went on together?
We went to many places but Thailand was the memorable trip
One thing about our spouse that irritates you?
Takes time to do any chore!
Do you believe in “opposites attract”?
Yes we both are extremely opposite to each other
Your one advice for a ‘happily ever after’?
Trust each other and give some space in a relationship so you get to know each other more in the absence.
