Honesty and transparency build the foundation of a relationship

Bipra Kumar Saha and Manjuri Saha's story is a perfect example of how mutual trust, honesty and shared values are crucial to growing as a couple and as an individual.

- ROUSHAN CHATTERJEE

Met in 1984, their relationship led to their marriage in 1989 and blossomed into a life-long commitment. The Sahas shared glimpses from their four-decade-long journey.

Speaking about their first meeting, Bipra Kumar Saha, former manager of United Bank of India, stated, "We first met in 1984. At that time, she was my student. There was an attraction towards each other, which eventually developed into a relationship of five years." This culminated in their marriage on 22 February 1989 with the blessings of their parents. "Every relationship has its ups and downs, but communication and loyalty have kept us away from misunderstandings," Bipra Kumar added. He also emphasized how they both prioritize listening. "Listening to each other is crucial as it helps us understand each other better."

Manjuri shared her experience about her initial years of marriage. "I was scared initially because I was going to a completely new environment. However, everyone was so cheerful; they accepted me for who I am and made me an integral part of this family."