Sussanne Khan and Arslan Goni have opened up about their relationship, love, family bond and life together. The couple, who have been together for nearly five years now, reflected on finding love unexpectedly, balancing their hectic careers and protecting the sanctity of their relationship from public scrutiny.
âI didnât ever want to fall in love againâ
Speaking about rediscovering love after her divorce from Hrithik Roshan, Sussanne admitted that she had emotionally shut herself off before meeting Arslan.âBefore meeting Arslan, I had made up my mind that I didnât ever want to fall in love. That my whole life was going to be about my work and my kids. That Iâm going to be in this âno emotional dramaâ zone,â she shared with HELLO! India.However, things changed quickly after she met Arslan.âThen I met him, and I remember how everything shifted in my head. It just felt very comfortable, like we had known each other all our lives, like a karmic bond,â Sussanne said.She also described Arslan as âa miracleâ and âa blessingâ in her life.
Arslan Goni on keeping their relationship private
While the couple often shares glimpses of their vacations and celebrations online, Arslan admitted he prefers to keep their relationship deeply personal.âTo me, this bond is sacred, which is why I donât speak about it publicly,â he said.Talking about how they maintain balance in their relationship, Arslan added, âWeâve found a beautiful balance where weâre not entirely in each otherâs faces and donât overwhelm each other.âSussanne echoed the sentiment and revealed that they consciously protect their relationship from outside negativity.âWhen I knew I wanted this bond for life, I told him, âIâll never allow any outside force to infiltrate the solidarity of us.â Itâs important to have that magnetic protection for a couple,â she shared.
âMy boys think Arslan is a cool influenceâ
Sussanne also opened up about how her sons, Hrehaan and Hredaan, gradually bonded with Arslan over the years.âHrehaan and Hredaan are like my best friends,â she said, recalling how she introduced Arslan to them after dating for some time.âI told my boys, âI met somebody who I really connect with, and I want you to meet him. Tell me what you think.â Then we had this really cute evening together.âOver time, the relationship evolved naturally.âThey think Arslan is a âcoolâ influence in my life,â Sussanne said, adding that her sons now even ask Arslan for styling advice regarding her outfits.Arslan too reflected on watching the boys grow up over the years. âThere are a lot of sweet nuances in our relationship. Itâs great among us, but I wonât say more as itâs very personal,â he shared.
âIf youâre in love, you make timeâ
The couple also spoke about managing time despite their busy schedules. While Sussanne runs her interior design business and Arslan continues building his acting career, they make conscious efforts to stay connected.âWe donât live together yet, but we make trips together. We try to spend our weekends sharing a live-in kind of bond,â Sussanne revealed.Arslan added, âWhen two people are in love, they manage to find time. Anyone who claims to be in love but canât find time for their partner… Thatâs nonsense, not love!âHe further shared that even on days when they cannot meet physically, they ensure they stay emotionally connected through frequent calls and conversations.
