Tamannaah Bhatia is one of those rare actors who wears her relationship status on her sleeve. A talented actor, she is also quite known for being articulate about her expectations, aspirations, experiences, and realisations. In the Finding Out podcast with Raj Shamani, Tamannaah recently opened up about multiple aspects of her life, including the acting highs, the support system, her relationships, and the way she sees love, life, and everything in between.
(21) Childhood, South Films, Bollywood and Love Ft. Tamannaah Bhatia | FO 250 Raj Shamani - YouTube
Discussing various aspects of the heart, Tamannaah spoke about the biggest red flags in a relationship. “One shouldn’t try so hard to change your partner and turn them into what you think is their perfect version, which is actually what you want them to be. It’s a form of control. It’s a red flag. Similarly, lying is a big red flag. I can’t be with people who lie, especially the ones who lie for even the smallest of things. They are pathological liars, and it makes you always wonder if what they say is ever the truth,” said Tamannaah, who was then asked about the one thing men must do in a relationship to ensure it’s smooth sailing. “Listen. Just listen to your woman. Most of the time, they aren’t talking to you in anticipation of a solution. In fact, it isn’t even important to solve the problem. Just be there, and give empathy. Make sure she realises that you hear her issues, her aspirations, and she matters to you.” .Putting forth a rather pertinent point with so much brevity, which is obviously a sign of wit, Tamannaah said, “A person can only understand as much as they have evolved. So, there is no point raising an issue or arguing it out.”
Discussing the five forms of the now-famous ‘love language,’ Tamannaah identified that she is someone who loves affirmative words and roots for physical time with her partner. “Yes, all five are needed in some form or the other. Just that, some need one form more than the other. In fact, earlier, I used to get offended when gifted excessively, because it felt like they were trying to show that they can do something. It’s like they were putting a price tag on the relationship,” said Tamannaah, who also shared the learnings from her previous relationships and the “two major heartbreaks.” “Earlier, I was just a very giving partner without even considering if they were in a position to receive it. It was definitely toxic positivity. It is the give-and-take exchange that makes a relationship,” said Tamannaah, who shared that it doesn’t mean she has stopped being a giver in a relationship. “I am honest and true in a relationship. I am very expressive and caring. I am very instinctive about my partner, and I am good at understanding what is not being said. We all know what hurts our partners, and I will make sure that I never consciously say anything to hurt them.”
Listing out the most important learnings from her heartbreaks, Tamannaah revealed that both aided in her evolution as a person. “The first happened when I was very young. I wasn’t sure if I could have given up all of my needs and desires for one person. I wanted to explore more in my life. The other heartbreak was when I realised that the person wouldn’t be a good influence in my life in the long run,” said Tamannaah with her trademark smile and calm demeanour.
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