Aamir and I are still boyfriend-girlfriend. The other day we
Aamir and I are still boyfriend-girlfriend. The other day we were discussing how we don't feel like husband-wife; however, the only thing that has changed after my wedding is that I get to meet my guy every day.
The words of Sanjeeda Sheikh—“Aamir and I are still boyfriend-girlfriend. The other day we were discussing how we don't feel like husband-wife; however, the only thing that has changed after my wedding is that I get to meet my guy every day.”—speak with the voice of intimacy preserved. In them is the wisdom that love, when true, need not be transformed into a heavy crown by marriage. Rather, it may remain light and joyous, the same tender companionship that first brought two souls together.
This utterance is a celebration of youthful love preserved within union. Many believe that marriage is a solemn shift, that joy gives way to duty, and playfulness to responsibility. But Sanjeeda proclaims the opposite: that the truest marriage is not the burial of youth’s laughter, but the flowering of it in daily companionship. To call her husband still her boyfriend is to say: “Our love has not aged, but deepened while remaining fresh.”
The ancients too knew this truth. Consider the tale of Odysseus and Penelope, who, though bound by marriage, were forever bound also by a love that was patient, playful, and enduring. When Odysseus returned after twenty years, it was not the institution of marriage that held them, but the spark of recognition—the same joy that had been theirs in youth. Like Sanjeeda, Penelope’s bond with her beloved was defined not by law alone, but by a continuity of affection.
The quote also reveals the essence of companionship: that the greatest gift of marriage is not ceremony nor title, but the daily nearness of the beloved. “I get to meet my guy every day,” she says, reminding us that happiness is not found in great changes, but in simple constancy. It is in waking to the same face, in sharing the ordinary hours, in the unbroken thread of presence that true love shines brightest.
Let this be a lesson for future generations: guard the playfulness of love, even within the bonds of sacred vows. Do not let the world convince you that marriage must be heavy and solemn. For the highest form of union is not the exchange of roles—husband and wife—but the continuation of delight, as if one were still lovers at the dawn of courtship. In this way, love remains both eternal and ever new, a flame that warms without consuming.
MHDoan my huyen
Her comment feels so real and modern. It suggests that emotional connection matters more than social titles. In a world where marriage often becomes about roles and responsibilities, holding onto the feeling of being lovers first seems refreshing. But I can’t help wondering—does that sense of informality make the relationship stronger, or could it blur the lines of long-term commitment?
TTTran Teo
This perspective challenges the stereotype that marriage kills romance. It’s rare to hear someone say they still feel like they’re dating their spouse, and I think that’s beautiful. But it also makes me think—does that mean they intentionally avoid certain ‘serious’ aspects of married life, or have they simply found a balance that keeps things light and loving?
TMDuyen Nguyen Thi My
There’s something incredibly romantic about this sentiment. It shows that their relationship is built on companionship rather than convention. But it also raises an interesting point—why do so many couples feel like marriage changes everything? Maybe the issue isn’t the wedding itself, but the expectations society places on what being ‘husband and wife’ should look like.
TDLe Thi Dao
I love how she emphasizes emotional connection over labels. It’s as if she’s saying that love doesn’t need to feel different just because of a ceremony. Still, I’m curious—does keeping that ‘boyfriend-girlfriend’ dynamic help prevent stagnation, or might it make it harder to grow into shared responsibilities? Balancing romance and partnership seems like such a delicate art.
VTNguyen Van Thai
This quote makes me smile because it captures such a healthy, youthful energy in marriage. Staying boyfriend and girlfriend even after the wedding suggests that the spark is still alive. But I also wonder—does this mean they avoid the traditional roles or responsibilities that come with being husband and wife? Can a relationship stay playful while still being deeply committed?