Power of Love: Unique ways to nurture relationships

Being part of a legacy family such as Al Adil, how did you carve out your own identity as a couple while still honouring your roots?

Being part of a legacy family is both a privilege and a responsibility. There’s so much wisdom, tradition, and history that we deeply respect and draw inspiration from. At the same time, every generation has its own rhythm, its own voice, and as a couple, we’ve been very intentional about discovering and nurturing ours. For us, carving out our own identity means building a partnership rooted in shared values, open communication, and mutual respect, while also allowing space for personal passions and new traditions. We honour our roots by keeping the essence of what’s been passed down - like strong family bonds, integrity, and resilience - but we express them in ways that are authentic to who we are today. It’s a balance: staying grounded in where we come from, while feeling free to grow into who we’re meant to be together.

What was the moment you knew this was it, the person you wanted to build a life with?

We met during the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2021 when the air ban was temporarily lifted where we met for the first time in Dubai. We spent three days together and the entire time, it felt so effortless and our conversations lasted hours. That’s when we knew, we had to explore this connection. What began as a spark in an unexpected place quickly turned into something deeper, even though we had to get to know each other from a distance.

We built our connection slowly, intentionally, across time zones and screens. There were nights we’d fall asleep on video call, just to feel like we weren’t so far apart. There was a beautiful ease that made us think - this is what forever could feel like. That’s when we knew, not because it was perfect but because it was real and it felt like the kind of love that grows stronger with time.

Marriage isn’t just about shared love, but also shared growth.

How do you support each other through change, be it big life goals or everyday moods?

We’ve learned that supporting each other means really showing up, not just during the big, dramatic life moments, but in the everyday quiet ones too. We check in often, we listen deeply, and we remind each other that it’s okay to evolve. Growth doesn’t always look the same for both of us at the same time, but we’ve created a space where we both feel safe to stretch, stumble, and soar. We’ve realized growth doesn’t always look glamorous, it can be messy, emotional, and beautifully unpredictable. We complement each other in our strengths and abilities that helps us show up for each other at every stage in life.

What’s one daily ritual or gesture that keeps the connection strong, even on the busiest days?

We love long drives and music. We try to go for evening drives at least a few times a week where we sing along, catch up and banter in the car. Our music tastes are very different, but we take turns to pick songs keeping the mood lively and interesting. We also have deep, meaningful conversations while on these drives making it a sacred time and space for us.

If you could give one piece of heartfelt advice to newlyweds about building a lasting, loving partnership, what would it be?

If we could give one heartfelt advice to newlyweds it would be to choose each other every day. Not just in the big, romantic gestures, but in the tiny, unseen moments. Laugh together, grow together, and be patient with each other. Keep learning how your partner feels loved, because it changes, and meet them there. Put a shared effort in working on yourself and your relationship and don’t resist positive change. We truly believe that life is meant to be simple and if it’s not, you’re doing it wrong.