Valentine's Day after marriage celebrates a love that has evolved in many ways: Shabaaz Abdullah Badi

Actor Shabaaz Abdullah Badi, known for his stint in Pandya Store and currently seen in Rangbaazi Dilon Ki, believes Valentine’s Day takes on a deeper meaning after marriage—one rooted in commitment, understanding, and partnership rather than just romance.

Sharing his perspective, Shabaaz says, “Valentine's Day after marriage celebrates a love that has evolved in many ways. It shifts from grand dating gestures to a conscious, shared responsibility of nurturing emotional intimacy, reducing daily stress, and showing appreciation.” He adds that the day becomes more intentional with time. “It becomes a day to intentionally pause, reconnect amidst routines, and prioritize the partner through small acts of service, thoughtful gestures, or quality time.”

The actor candidly admits that perceptions naturally change once responsibilities grow. “The perception changes but it is not lost totally. Before marriage, the day is often about a free-minded couple—stressless, with not too many responsibilities. But post marriage, life adds many layers like work pressure, finances, responsibilities, children, and routines. Naturally, a man especially becomes far more practical,” he explains.

Talking about what sustains a marriage in the long run, Shabaaz stresses emotional maturity and mutual respect. “A successful marriage is built on a foundation of mutual respect, unconditional commitment, and open, honest communication,” he says. Elaborating further, he adds, “Understanding your partner, adjusting till a certain level, listening to each other, not getting angry over baseless reasons, handling problems gently—even if one is at fault—sharing doubts and problems, and most importantly, not letting any third person get involved and trying not to hurt each other’s ego are key.”