Is Expressing Love Important? Real Life Story of Swara and Amar
I’ve often wondered if love really needs to be expressed in words or grand gestures, especially in relationships that feel deeply understood.
This idea took on new meaning for me when my cousin Swara shared a touching, everyday moment she had with her husband, Amar.
Their story touched me deeply, reminding me that sometimes love is found in the quietest moments.
Swara and Amar have been married for many years, and like any couple, they’ve had their share of disagreements. But they always seem to move past them with ease.
Swara told me she felt their love was based on an unspoken understanding, a connection that didn’t need constant validation.
With their kids, expressions of love came naturally, through hugs, laughter, and little gestures. But with Amar, love seemed to live in the unspoken, quietly woven into their everyday life.
Then, one Friday morning, something shifted.
It was an ordinary, busy morning. Swara was rushing around the kitchen, preparing Amar’s lunch before he left for work. Amar was half-dressed in his semi-formal clothes, one shoe on and the other somewhere by the door. As usual, she called out to him to comb his hair, with a little more frustration than she’d intended. Calm as ever, he walked over to the kitchen doorway and casually asked, “What’s for lunch?”
“Chapati and beetroot curry,” she replied, already knowing his reaction.
As expected, Amar’s face showed the same, familiar look of dislike. “Nooo, please. I’ll just order something,” he groaned.
At that moment, Swara lost her patience. She looked at him, more annoyed than usual, and said, “Amar, it’s just one meal! And I’m making chicken biryani and fry for you tonight!”
In that brief moment, she realized she’d let the surprise slip.
She had been planning the dinner all week, hoping to bring a smile to his face with his favorite meal. “Ayyo! I wanted to surprise you tonight, but you made me spill it!” she huffed.
But Amar, in his usual calm way, picked up his lunchbox, looked at her with a warm smile, and simply said, “You don’t need to go through the trouble of surprising me. I’m already content in our relationship.”
Swara paused, surprised by his words. It wasn’t a dramatic declaration of love, but in those simple words, he said everything.
He didn’t need surprises, big gestures, or reminders. He was happy with their life together, content with the small routines and unspoken understanding that made their relationship strong.
When Swara shared this moment with me, I felt its quiet power. It was a reminder that love isn’t always about what’s said or done. Sometimes, love is about simply being content, feeling at home in each other’s presence, without needing anything extra.
That simple Friday morning became a memory they would cherish — a reminder that sometimes, love doesn’t need words to be felt.
Swara and Amar’s story taught me that real love is often found in the small, silent moments that hold the most meaning.
