Page 6 - Seniors Toady - September Issue 2020

Cover Story

Happy Spouse,

Happy House

The Beatles sang ‘A love like ours
could never die as long as I have
you near me’. These four couples
tell Vandana Menon how they have
navigated life together, through
thick and thin

Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be.
-Robert Browning

Communication and staying connected
In one’s relationship with one’s spouse,
nothing is more irritating than feeling like
you are not heard and nothing as enriching
as having good communication.
Anjolie Menon at 80 is going strong and
enjoying her days working at the studio,
spending time with family, reading and
watching shows and movies on Netflix.
Raja at 81 is actively writing for journals
and newspapers and even joining Zoom
conferences. His Navy background enables
him to stay focused on his walks and yoga
routine.

Given that you met at a very young age –
you were in Delhi for your Undergraduate
and Raja at National Defence Academy
in Khadakwasla, how did you keep
communication alive? Anjolie and Raja now

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