{
  "id": 4211873,
  "title": "Vikrant Massey shares his formula for a happy marriage: ‘Out of 365 days…’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/vikrant-massey-shares-his-formula-for-a-happy-marriage-out-of-365-days-4211873",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T14:30:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-lifestyle",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/feelings/vikrant-massey-shares-formula-to-happy-marriage-10832574/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vikrant Massey and Sheetal Thakur, married for four years, credit their strong relationship to love, respect, and admiration. In an interview with BBC Hindi, Massey revealed the secret to their enduring marriage: out of 365 days, 350 must be good. The remaining 15 can be managed. After an argument, they avoid bringing it up the next day, emphasizing not extending conflicts beyond a single day. Clinical psychologist Alishiba Arsud from Mpower, Aditya Birla Education Trust, notes that strong marriages stem from regular emotional connection rather than avoiding conflicts. Research indicates couples who check in emotionally report higher satisfaction and lower divorce rates. Psychologist Rutuja Varade explains that sleeping after a fight doesn't always mean avoiding the issue; it can be a coping strategy to relax and manage emotions. She mentions that our brain's emotional center, the amygdala, becomes active during conflicts, leading to impulsive reactions. Taking a break can help rational thinking return. Arsud emphasizes that couples should receive feedback, specifying one or two points at a time to prevent defensiveness. Non-defensive listening, where partners simply listen without reacting, is crucial for building emotional security and trust. Over time, this practice enhances emotional attunement, enabling couples to anticipate each other's needs, resolve conflicts faster, and maintain trust during stressful times. This disciplined approach, though low-effort, significantly strengthens marriages, making them resilient and emotionally healthy.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Vikrant Massey shares his formula for a happy marriage: ‘Out of 365 days…’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/vikrant-massey-shares-his-formula-for-a-happy-marriage-out-of-365-days",
        "published": "2026-08-29T14:30:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}