5 relationship lessons to borrow from Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan

“Thank you for loving me through every season, for holding my hand when I falter, for standing beside me when the world feels heavy… I don’t just love you. I’m grateful for you. I pray for you. I choose you… Every single day,” Nayanthara wrote on Valentine’s Day. She didn’t hold back while expressing her unconditional love and admiration for her husband, Vignesh Shivan. For years, women have been asked the same question: Can you really have it all? And the Lady Superstar is simply the answer! Along with ruling South cinema, she has also built a life that feels complete. Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan share the kind of partnership most would envy. He is the yin to her yang. But that isn’t accidental, its intentional. Here are 5 incredible relationship lessons to learn from the couple.

Don’t stop dating

Yes, they tied the knot in 2022, but they haven’t stopped dating each other. She adores him. And Vignesh Shivan, he cannot take his eyes off her. Despite the busy schedule, they take their sweet time for dinner outings and vacations. Vignesh Shivan writes love letters for her, and she reciprocates. He is genuinely still wooing his wife.

Us against the world

They always have each other’s backs. It’s always them against the world. They have faced their share of challenges - public scrutiny, religious controversies around their wedding, opinions about their relationship, and the relentless spotlight that comes with being who they are. And yet, they stayed unshakeable. They made a promise to each other for life!

Status does not define dynamic

Nayanthara is one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema, while Vignesh is a relatively younger filmmaker. But there is no power play or ego in their relationship. They are an example that two people who genuinely love and respect each other can build a beautiful life together, regardless of the gap in fame or money. “We all think that if somebody is successful, they have to get married to somebody who is equally successful. But it’s love that you’re choosing. You’re not choosing success. You’re not choosing money and luxury. That’s not how it’s calculated at all. You fall in love, you fall in love,” Nayanthara earlier told The Hollywood Reporter.

Be each other’s loudest cheerleader

One of the most beautiful things about their marriage is that they are each other’s biggest cheerleaders. Vignesh has openly and repeatedly called Nayanthara his inspiration. He does not shy away from expressing his admiration publicly. She, in turn, admires him for the person he is and also the filmmaker he is. Talking to the outlet, she said, “If not for me, he would’ve had a voice of his own, and people would have just let him be. They would’ve given him credit for the director he is, for the writer he is, for the lyricist he is, the person he is. He’s such a kind soul. I’m a good person, I know that, but I don’t know if I can be as good as him.” How secure are they to share this in public?

Build something together

They are partners in all senses. They've collaborated professionally, even after getting married. They teamed up for ‘Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal’. They are also co-partners for their home production banner. They work towards a shared goal, which undoubtedly strengthens their relationship.