What if the key to a better life is simply giving yourself a second chance? Actress and model Madiha Iftikhar has advised women to build trust, embrace change and finding strength in the face of life’s challenges.
In an interview with Fuchsia Magazine, Madiha opened up about her personal journey, marriage and the challenges women face in society.
“People have 100 different opinions, especially about actresses. So how do you build trust? I realised I would have to leave the field, at least temporarily. I had to focus on building my home, earning my husband’s trust, showing him who I am, and understanding who he is,” she said.
The Chand Tara actress emphasised the importance of building trust in relationships saying, “Over time, in about six or seven years, by 2018, we had built such a strong bond that my husband trusted me completely. He knows I won’t do anything wrong, and I know I would never let him down in any way.”
Madiha also talked about her approach on marriage. The Ishq Ki Inteha actress encouraged women to not let societal pressure dictate their decisions, especially when it came to relationships and marrying again.
“Life doesn’t end there. You can find another partner because partnerships are important in life. Don’t let society dictate your choices. These days, so many divorces are happening, and many women avoid marrying again out of fear of what people will say. But it’s your life—you have to live it. No one came to train me on how to live my life,” Madiha added.
“Since I made the decision to marry so late in life… at 29, it was a well-thought-out decision. If I wanted to have extramarital affairs or lead a life of scandal, I wouldn’t have married at all. When you marry someone, you marry them alone. There’s no point in looking right or left. However, if the person you marry doesn’t treat you well, then don’t seek sympathy. Instead, make yourself strong enough to move on,” she said.
Madiha said she and her husband were clear on their marriage’s dynamics. “The best part of our relationship is that there was never a third person involved, and there still isn’t. For example, if I have a problem, I wouldn’t go to someone else to mediate.”