Taapsee Pannu reveals secret to her 13-year relationship with Mathias Boe: ‘Love comes after that’

Taapsee Pannu recently discussed her 13-year relationship with badminton player Mathias Boe in an interview. She attributed the longevity of their bond to an "extreme sense of security" and mutual respect. The couple tied the knot in a traditional ceremony in Udaipur, Rajasthan in March 2024. Taapsee emphasized that respect forms the foundation of a lasting relationship, suggesting that love comes after establishing that respect.

She acknowledged that finding love and companionship has become increasingly challenging, even within her own profession. Psychologist Dr Rimpa Sarkar shed light on emotional security, defining it as the assurance that one can be oneself in a relationship without fear of judgment, rejection, or abandonment. Dr Rimpa explained that emotional security develops when partners are emotionally available and willing to work through difficulties together.

When respect is absent, love alone may struggle to sustain a relationship, as it may lead to feeling unheard, diminished, or unsafe. Well-adapted relationships, according to Dr Rimpa, involve both partners remaining curious about each other as they both evolve, communicate changing needs, and renegotiate expectations.