The part of me that you bring out
Sometimes, couples just fit. Their styles complement each other instinctively. Otherwise, they are two very different people
By : Swati Sharma
Update: 2024-08-26 18:40 GMT
They may be poles apart but eventually come together as one. Have you ever felt that you have become similar to your romantic partner in many ways? If yes, you are feeling the effects of convergence. When romantic partners become alike, sharing similar traits in terms of personality, well being, emotional reactions and even physical condition — it’s convergence. Sometimes referred to as the “Michelangelo phenomenon” by psychologists, convergence leads romantic partners to gradually influence and shape each other, akin to sculptors meticulously chiselling away at slabs of marble.
A shared mission
Kirthi Chilukuri and Anusha Podduturi, co-founders and spouses of The Woods at Shamshabad, a biophilic living place interwoven with the world’s largest Miyawaki forest, demonstrate a deep confluence of their lives at home and professionally.
We embody the ‘Michelangelo phenomenon’, where we have shaped each other’s traits through shared experiences. Like sculptors revealing a masterpiece, our intertwined lives have created a seamless harmony. We confront challenges with collective resilience and creativity, thinking and responding in unison. Our coming together is both a product of time and intentional effort. The combination of my partner’s branding expertise and eco-consciousness has helped our company stand out and lead sustainable real estate practices. Her strategic vision improves our brand, leading us to green solutions. This 18-acre urban sanctuary in Shamshabad shows our commitment to eco-living. The project shows how my strategic foresight and her eco-conscious branding complement one another. A unified approach to urban oxygen deficiencies creates green spaces that revitalise our city. Our ideals have generated deep empathy and driven our goal. Two people with a mission can change the world.
Kirthi Chilukuri and Anusha Podduturi, “Like sculptors revealing a masterpiece, our intertwined lives have created a seamless harmony.”
Look And Sound Alike
I think the love and positive bond between us have actually developed similar traits. Niranjan’s tastes have shaped my eating habits, and he now enjoys travel, a passion of mine. I remember a funny incident where we were celebrating an event, and a guest, accompanied by one of his friends, entered the room. This friend ended up enquiring whether the hosts were siblings. Later on, that friend came to us and embarrassingly confessed, “Looking at our behaviour, body language, and even the looks, he felt similar and so thought we were siblings.”
Through shared experiences and mutual support, our lives become more synchronised, enhancing both our physical health and emotional connection. This convergence highlights the profound impact you have on each other, fostering a deeper, more satisfying relationship.
In Sync with Each Other
In Sync with Each Other
We exchange our experiences, mutual support, emotional support, goal alignment, and valuable advice. As working partners, we spend more time together than most couples do. Thus, we adopt each other’s characteristics. We form habits to reach common goals and create features that are similar to one another.
Walking the Fine Line
I believe it’s inevitable for partners to mimic each other’s personality, habits, and reactions over time. My husband and I share both a romantic and business relationship through MyMuse. One crucial lesson I’ve learned is the importance of maintaining individuality.
We support and learn from each other in every aspect, from parenting to management styles. What makes our partnership work is that I can leverage his strengths while supporting his blind spots, and he does the same for me.