‘It’s okay to fantasise’: Soha Ali Khan on being flirted with, attraction and monogamy

Actress Soha Ali Khan recently discussed flirting and the difficulties of maintaining long-term monogamy in an interview. When asked about whether it's normal for her or her husband Kunal Khemu to be approached by others or flirted with, Soha stated that while thoughts and fantasies are uncontrollable, people can decide how they act on them.

She emphasized that if someone likes her husband, it would be unusual for her to hold their attraction against them. Soha clarified that finding others attractive does not necessarily threaten a relationship, as attraction is a natural human experience. However, she added that consistently acting on an attraction could potentially harm a relationship's emotional safety.

Psychologist Dr Rimpa Sarkar, PhD, from Sentier Wellness in Mumbai, agreed with Soha's distinction between thoughts, feelings, and actions. She explained that attraction, curiosity, and fantasies can arise automatically and do not necessarily indicate a lack of commitment. Dr Rimpa stressed that long-term monogamy does not mean a person will never find others attractive; rather, it involves making intentional decisions about how to behave and protect the relationship.