Puneet and Neeru Issar never miss a chance to be in each other’s company

Gurnaaz Kaur

Puneet and Neeru Issar met on February 7, 2001. Theirs was a complete arranged match but love happened in the first meeting itself. Today, 19 years later, Puneet is an industrialist and Neeru is a teacher but together they are a fun couple that loves to cook, read and dance...

From the beginning

Puneet: Our story began with a meeting fixed by our parents...just like the normal arranged marriage set up.

Neeru: Our parents arranged the first meeting and things instantly got rolling.

The big decision

Puneet: It may have been an arranged meeting but we soon fell in love and eight months from our first meeting we tied the knot on July 1, 2001.

Neeru: It was love at first sight. The very first day dil dharakne laga, so we decided to get married.

Changes that followed

Puneet: Life has its ups and downs but we were in it together. We are blessed with a son and a daughter that changed the meaning of love and responsibility.

Neeru: Initially, life was like fairytale — full of romance and love. Later, lots of responsibilities and hardships came but we didn’t leave any stone unturned.

To living together

Puneet: It’s all about being ourselves, seeing the world together, visit places... thankfully we have similar interests and that adds to the experience.

Neeru: We are addicted to each other. We live our life to the fullest.

Two is company

Puneet: We both are entrepreneurs...she at home and I at work...We coordinate our family as well as our social life. When it’s time for the two of us, that means watching TV, cooking together and just taking it easy.

Neeru: We love doing everything together. Starting from the morning tea, which he makes for me, we don’t miss a single chance of being in each other’s company.

No need for any change

Puneet: I accept her as she is and we give each other space.

Neeru: I don’t want to change him. I love him as he is. Rather, he has changed a lot for me.

When it gets annoying

Puneet: Her getting up late as I am an early riser.

Neeru: Sometimes his getting annoyed over small things makes me angry.

Free time means

Puneet: We plan a trip when there are free days. Else we cook, go for a drive, enjoy a drink together, discuss family, kids, work...

Neeru: By watching our favourite series, cooking or we plan small trips.

Couple goals

Puneet: Work hard, play harder and travel the world.

Neeru: To rise and shine together. We want to inculcate good values in our kids.

The wow factor

Puneet: My wife is an excellent coordinator whether it’s her job or at home.

Neeru: For every small thing that happens in our life, my hubby says wow! His nature of appreciating little things makes everything wonderful.

How a marriage works

Puneet: It’s a combination of space, love, small fights and most importantly, understanding each other.

Neeru: Marriages are made in heaven but in order to make it a success, we need to accept each other wholeheartedly.

Secret to happily ever after

Puneet: Live your life... give space and never have too many expectations.

Neeru: Never allow a third person to interfere in your married life.

Importance of space

Puneet: It’s the top-most thing to keep a relationship going.

Neeru: It’s very important, rather the main factor.

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