I understand and agree with you. The relationship is portrayed in a way that they can show things go both ways. I also like their relationship in general but for me there is a sense of disconnect. Yes, Nav is very mindful of other's feelings and yet there are instances where he is randomly defending his haq ( on Abhir and Ak). I know there are good reasons from a husband's perspective, but in other instances he does things to bring down conflict by giving up his haq so I don't understand that. His character like all characters in the show is not uniform.
Second and most important : Ak's expressions and words. Their relationship has evolved a lot and I do think Ak actually loves Nav. But she still keeps referring to the relationship as debt and gratitude from her end (this person has done so much for us, how can I ever repay him etc ). Again it is inconsistent so it is left for people to interpret.
I agree that Nav has given his all to this relationship. But it was still his choice to marry someone unwilling to have a real marriage and built a house of cards subsequently. Ak has fulfilled all the roles of being a wife except for the physical aspect. So in that way I don't think Nav deserves better unless it is that Nav deserves the physical aspect because for me it's not connected to anything but love and attraction.
As to will Ak go back to Abhi ? At this point it is extremely unlikely from a character perspective. I know the writers will just make the character flip, but I personally don't care for that sort of reunion. Even if Ak is shown still having feeling for Abhi, they are extremely tumultuous and they can't resolve them so easily.
Idk the exact definition of goodness. But for me Nav's goodness can also be gauged by how empathetic he's of others feelings. There have been multiple instances where he thought about Ab's feelings, his rights before worrying about sharing Abhir. He always in his capacity tries to be fair to all parties involved. There have been scenes where he always tries to cheer people around him, tries to do the best possible for his family, keeps other's happiness over his.
I've no issues with Akshnav. I personally like yrkkh showing something diff from usual ITV tropes. And Ak has done a lot for Nav in return. My pt. of discontent is the constant cries of gratitude.
People have reduced this whole relationship to 2 words - gratitude & (emotional) manipulation. And tho I see from where their perspective arise, it takes away from the progress in relationship that's actually shown. A lot of sequences have been given to point out the change in their dynamics, but everything is just called indebtness & manipulation and swept under the rug.
I'm not diving into an explanation why me n many others don't see Akshnav relationship in this light.. bcos frankly there's no surity where this story is heading.. so why to waste our time analyzing it.
If Abhira is the endgame makers will use your reasoning, if Akshnav are the endgame makers will use my reasoning.
The pt. is, that at the end of the day, Nav has given his 100% in this relationship.. something Ak might not be able to give.. so in that aspect Nav deserved someone better.
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