Love and Resilience: The True Strength of Lasting Relationships

Dr.Vijayalakshmi Aluri, Winner of World Bank’s Projects competition, Author, Health Educator, Social worker and Gynecologist, Sri Sri Holistic Multi specialty Hospitals, Hyderabad.

The Story of Arvind and Shreya: A Testament to Love and Strength

Arvind and Shreya had a love story that seemed like it was straight out of a fairy tale. They met in college, where their friendship gradually blossomed into something deeper. With time, they built a life together — one filled with shared dreams, laughter, and an unspoken promise to always be there for each other.

However, as life often does, it tested them.

A few years into their marriage, Arvind lost his job due to an economic downturn. The financial strain began to take a toll on their relationship. Their once-carefree conversations were replaced with discussions about bills, savings, and job applications. Arvind, who had always been confident and optimistic, found himself struggling with self-doubt. He started withdrawing, feeling like he had failed Shreya.

Shreya, on the other hand, refused to let the darkness consume their love. She reminded Arvind that they were a team and that his job loss did not define him. She took on extra shifts at work…