The Balance of Partnership
AND 16 YEARS OF US
9th August 2025
As my husband and I come up to our 16th wedding anniversary on Monday, I’ve been reflecting on the journey we’ve taken together
We first crossed paths in Hyderabad, India, in late 2008, two strangers from opposite sides of the world whose lives were about to intertwine. He was living there, and I was singing in a hotel. What began as an unexpected meeting quickly became a whirlwind romance and within eight months we were married. It was a wild and wonderful time of being young, adventurous, patient (for visas), and in the deep knowing that we had found our person.
So I’ve been reflecting on our time together, not just as husband and wife, but as partners in life, parents and now co-creators of a dream we’re slowly bringing into reality.
For many years, we poured so much energy into building his career, his confidence (not that he needed much support in that area haha), his goals. I supported him while he grew and found his place in the world, and I was happy to do it, because that’s what love does. It cheers loudly from the sidelines when it’s their turn to rise.
And now, life has shifted. He’s stepped more into the “stay-at-home Dad” role, creating the space for me to pour my heart into building my yoga studio and expanding into the wellness world. This wasn’t an easy swap, but it was a conscious one. It’s a reminder that in a healthy partnership, balance isn’t always about everything being equal in the moment, it’s about each of us getting our time in the light, while the other tends the roots.
Our shared dream is to create something lasting, a sustainable wellness community, built with love, authenticity, and purpose. We know that takes time, patience and a whole lot of teamwork.
This isn’t just an appreciation post for my husband, it’s also a little reminder for you. A lived example that in relationships, balance isn’t about being perfectly equal every single day. It’s about taking turns holding space for each other’s dreams, supporting one another through different seasons, and trusting the ebb and flow.
Maybe reading this sparks some questions for you
How can I create more space, freedom, or encouragement for the person I love, while still honouring myself?
Am I truly listening to what my partner needs right now, and am I expressing my own needs with clarity?
When was the last time I celebrated my partner, not for what they do, but for who they are?
How can we work towards a shared vision while still nurturing our individual paths?
Sometimes, the greatest gift we can give in partnership is not just love, but room for the other to grow.
It’s a tough balance to find, but it can be done. There really has to be clear communication and an expression of what one needs. We are sometimes still finding our groove with this, but we’ve definitely made leaps here.
I’m endlessly grateful for the ways we’ve navigated the seasons of life together. And I’m reminded that love isn’t just in the big celebrations, it’s in the quiet sacrifices, the mutual trust, and the shared vision of what we’re building.
So here’s to us,
and to every couple finding their own balance.
With love in mind always,
Kate