Despite two failed marriages, Deepshikha Nagpal hasn’t become cynical about love. She is open to the possibility of meeting her Mr Right and starting life afresh.

She says, “When a relationship ends, it leaves you shattered but that doesn’t mean I don’t believe in love anymore. Love remains the most beautiful emotion and experience. Life’s a journey and the lessons from my past relationships have helped me break patterns of emotional dependence. So, I don’t blame anyone. I respect all my relationships because I was happy with them at some point and wish them happiness.”

Learning from past mistakes, she advises not to be hasty in love. She says, “Never get involved with anybody on the rebound or for the wrong reason. Earlier, I was under the impression that I needed a partner to complete me and would find someone as incomplete as me (laughs!). I have realised that nobody can complete me. I feel complete in myself. I love myself, and I am my top priority. Pehle aisa lagta tha baad mein sab theek ho jaayega ya bachhe ho jaayenge tab sab theek ho jaayega. But that’s not how it works. A relationship has to be fine right from the word go. The biggest lesson I have learnt is that I am not dependent on anybody financially or emotionally. I can’t lose my identity in a relationship.”

So, what’s her ideal partner like? “I don’t believe in flings and wasting time and energy on frivolous relationships. I have certain expectations from my partner, which include honesty, loyalty, and emotional strength. It is challenging to find a genuine person, but I have faith I will find the right one. I am not lonely or sad or lonely, but I would love to have a partner with whom I can share everything unfiltered. I love falling in love and am confident it will happen soon. I won’t be single for long; someone special will be a part of my life. I don’t know about marriage yet, as it’s a big responsibility,” she replies.

In her desire to find love again, she has the support of her children – 22-year-old Vidhika and 18-year-old Vivaan.

She shares, “I have a pact with them that I should be aware of their relationships. One day, my son asked me why I don’t bring someone I like home to meet them. Unsure of their reaction, I was quite hesitant about introducing the person I might fall in love with to them. They encouraged me to move on and find a partner but advised me to make a wise choice. They often tell me that I end up meeting the wrong people (laughs!). We are each other’s strongest support.”