Barkha Bisht appreciates ex-husband Indraneil Sengupta’s commitment to working out: ‘Unless he is dying…’ | Fitness News
Reflecting on her marriage of 15 years and life with ex-husband Indraneil Sengupta, Barkha Bisht recently opened up about some memories she still cherishes. While admitting she didn’t know what went wrong in a “successful” marriage, Bisht appreciated Sengupta’s commitment to staying fit. “Indraneil would never miss a workout for as long as I have known him. Unless he is dying, he will not miss a workout. If his leg is hurt, he will work out his upper body; if his shoulders are hurting, he will work out his lower body. Matlab kuch bhi ho jaaye, sardi bukhaar… (No matter whatever happens, cold, fever…)” she said.
The Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela actor also admitted to drawing inspiration from him. “I think with him, I became like that because seeing him, his consency, was quite inspirational. While I am also genetically blessed because I am a Pahadi, and I have good genes, after a while, you have to work out, eat right, and all that kind of jazz. But (with) Indraneil, I became a little more consent,” she told Siddharth Kannan.
What does it mean to be appreciative of an ex-partner’s qualities?
Appreciating an ex’s qualities means acknowledging the positive aspects of the person or a relationship in your life, even if the relationship didn’t work out and you might not be together anymore.
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“It involves recognising their strengths, kindness, or how they helped you grow. This appreciation isn’t about wanting them back but rather about being grateful and having a sense of gratitude for the good times,” said Dr Santosh Bangar, senior consultant psychiatr, Gleneagles Hospitals Parel Mumbai.
It takes maturity to separate personal differences from the admirable traits that once attracted you to them.
“Maybe they were incredibly supportive, had a great sense of humour, inspired you to pursue your passions, or helped you with communication or personality development. Your ex was your support system during the tough times, and you must have learned some positive things from him/her. Appreciating these qualities allows you to move forward with a positive mindset rather than blaming or labeling the ex as bad,” said Dr Bangar.
The break-up must have helped you learn, evolve as a person, and take your ex’s good qualities, such as kindness and empathy. “Focusing on what was valuable rather than dwelling on what went wrong will help with emotional clarity and closure. It’s time to avoid getting stuck in the loop and take positives from relationships. This perspective not only helps in healing but also helps to build healthier relationships in the future,” said Dr Bangar.
