Parmeet Sethi recently opened up about a challenging chapter in his marriage with actor Archana Puran Singh. In a candid conversation with their son Aaryamann Sethi on his YouTube channel, the Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge actor reflected on their relationship struggles and how he eventually found a way to cope. “We were going through a bad time as a husband and wife. It was tense and humari bahut kich-kich ho rahi thi (we used to argue a lot),” he revealed, adding that meditation played a major role in helping him process buried emotions.
Parmeet credited the Art of Living course, which Archana encouraged him to take, with bringing about emotional breakthroughs. “I did Art of Living Course, Archana forced me to do it. We were going through a bad time as a husband and wife, very tense, and we were fighting a lot. After the course, all the things bottled inside me came out, and for the first time, I cried loudly for my sister who had died earlier, I cried to my heart’s content,” he shared. “I used to diet a lot during that time, but during the meditation, I imagined myself eating rich food,” he added.
His comments offer a rare insight into how unresolved grief, emotional suppression, and relationship stress can intersect.
So, can practices like meditation or breathwork genuinely help couples manage unresolved conflict or emotional baggage in a relationship?
Counselling psychologist Athul Raj tells indianexpress.com, “Yes, they can be supportive but not in isolation. In my experience working with couples, I have seen that when two people are emotionally overwhelmed, even a few minutes of conscious breathing or mindful silence can bring down the emotional temperature. It allows both partners to pause, slow their reactions, and reconnect with the present moment. In that space, they are often more able to listen rather than defend.”
He adds that while these practices do not solve deep-rooted conflict by themselves, they create “an inner environment” where conflict can be approached with more calm and awareness. “Especially in Indian homes where emotional expression is often restricted, these tools can quietly open space for connection. But they work best when paired with honest reflection and, when needed, guided support,” notes the expert.
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