Couple of the week – Gillian and Dumi Fernando

Gillian & Dumi married with 3 kids and co- founders of Miracle Hands Pvt Limited - Center for Early Childhood Education. Gillian now an educationist (previously a professional model) and Dumi now a Educationist and a  Consultant ( previously  a banker, marketeer and a professional vocalist).

When did you first meet and how long has it been since?

Both: We've known each other since school days. Of course during that phase of life we weren't really friends - more of friends of friends. One day Dumi had  to drop me home in his van after a party on the request of the birthday girl. That was probably the day we really met each other. This was way back as 1989.

What was the first thing about your partner that you were attracted to?

Gillian: Well actually his personality..and yeah okay looks too. Dumi was kind of popular back then.
Dumi: I must admit, honestly for me it was her looks. Co'z after leaving school then we met each other again after ages, like around 1992. Of course after that other factors contributed.

What do you think maintains a successful relationship for you both? (Friendship/physical attributes etc)

Both: For us personally success in a relationship does not mean no problems or issues, but essentially how we handle and come out of those issues. We believe to be successful, couples must learn to intentionally do things that will bring happiness "back" when life pulls it away.

What is the best thing you like about your partner?

Gillian: His unconditional commitment to me and the kids.
Dumi: Possessiveness...it's kind of an aphrodisiac to me.

What is something you detest about your partner?

Gillian: There is nothing to detest, may be a little less of the perfectionist that he is.
Dumi: Asking me to be less of a perfectionist....after all I found her.

Describe your relationship in a word?

Both: YINGYANG.