{
  "id": 6399017,
  "title": "Raghav Juyal reveals he chooses growth over checklists in romantic relationships",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/raghav-juyal-reveals-he-chooses-growth-over-checklists-in-romantic",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T08:26:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/people/raghav-juyal-growth-checklists-romantic-relationships-expert-healthy-growth-10285439/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Raghav Juyal reflects on his romantic outlook, stating, \"I am in love. I am always in love.\" When quizzed about the characteristics he seeks in a partner, he responds, \"I don't make lists in my life as if we're buying a product. You need to explore who you are.\" For Juyal, a relationship's worth lies in the journey of discovery and the challenges it presents, rather than in predictability. He adds, \"When something surprises me and challenges me, it indicates growth.\" Moreover, he notes that disagreements can also contribute to growth: \"If you argue with them and then reconcile, you'll wonder, 'Why this happened?' It's unpredictable. You'll discover new aspects of yourselves and ponder how to navigate and communicate better.\"\n\nPsychologist Rasshi Gurnani comments that viewing disagreements as growth opportunities is psychologically adaptive. In relational psychology, conflict isn't a sign of incompatibility but an opportunity for differentiation and secure functioning. Couples who approach disagreements with curiosity and emotional regulation often build resilience, deepen intimacy, and develop stronger communication.\n\nHowever, Gurnani emphasizes that this approach works only when both parties feel psychologically safe and can recover from conflicts. Unresolved conflicts that threaten one's sense of self, security, or belonging become unhealthy. Nonetheless, both Gurnani and Juyal agree that while a discovery-based approach can foster openness, authenticity, and reduce cognitive bias, it's crucial to have implicit boundaries around values, emotional safety, respect, lifestyle goals, and relational ethics to maintain a psychologically healthy relationship.",
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  "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."
}