“Oh, you’re Ayesha’s husband!” I’ve grown accustomed to this introduction—not only in Singapore but sometimes beyond. At least it saves me the trouble of carrying a name card. There’s a saying that behind every successful man, there’s a strong woman. But when you’re married to Ayesha, it’s more like the reverse.
I don’t know many people who’d say that they’re stronger alone, but it’s not obvious how a partner’s success adds weight to your own. Here’s how I see it.
TWO'S A COMPANY
Interpersonal relations with the participation of the other. The nerdy analogy is a free trade agreement with benefits.