Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are together again? Relationship lessons to learn from them

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith appeared affectionate as they were clicked together for the first time in six months, outside Crossroads Kitchen in Calabasas, California, after a dinner together.
From making their relationship official in 1995 to tying the knot two years later, welcoming their children Jaden and Willow to separation, the Oscar event, the (former) couple has been making headlines for their relationship for quite some time. Now their recent sighting has raised speculations of a possible reconciliation.
Like any other relationship, Will and Jada's journey has not been without its challenges. Relationships come with their own complexities, and marriage in particular is the fruit of sheer hard work. Unlike you see in movies, relationships do not blossom on their own, a lot goes into it. Though no relationships can be considered ideal, here are some of the relationship lessons you can possibly learn from Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith that might give some insight into your relationships.

Togetherness matters

There is nothing called a ‘perfect marriage’ or relationship for that matter. We all are flawed, so there will always be flaws in the bonds we form with others. Being in a romantic relationship or marriage is rather about companionship. Will Smith met Jada Pinkett Smith on the set of 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' in 1995. They have literally known each other for ages. After dating for a year, in November 1997 Will Smith proposed to Jada. What truly matters in a relationship is being there for each other.

Partners in work and life

Will and Jada have starred in multiple movies such as ‘Welcome to Hollywood’, and ‘Men In Black’, among others. They own a production company together. Just like in life, they are partners in their workspace as well. Any romantic relationship becomes robust when your partner understands and respects your profession. Such an understanding of the pros and cons of the career will only add up to sail smoothly through this journey of life.

Separation doesn’t mean you shift delete the person from your life

The infamous Oscar incident in 2022, where Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage for making a joke about Jada's shaved head put the couple in the spotlight. Though the couple hadn’t separated legally, they were leading separate lives since 2016. In her memoir ‘Worthy’, Jada said, “It’s not until Will yells from his seat back up at Chris... that I perceive the gravity of the situation... Even so, I am unclear on the reason why Will is so upset. We had been living separate lives and were there as a family, not as husband and wife. But when I hear Will yell ‘wife’ in the chaos of the moment, an internal shift of Oh sh*t... I am his wife!” When two different individuals choose to share a life together, disagreements are meant to happen, but that doesn’t really mean you ward them off from your life. You can never unsee the fact that they were part of your life, at some point.

Friendship goes a long way

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith share a deep friendship, one that has weathered both personal and professional challenges. Having friendship as the foundation of their relationship, helps them to navigate through life a tad easily than others. This friendship has allowed them to support each other through life’s ups and downs, including their respective careers, raising their children, and handling personal struggles.

Nurture each other

Will Smith penned a touching tribute to Jada Pinkett Smith on their 20th anniversary. In a note shared in 2017, he spoke about how love is like gardening. “Love is like Gardening... I have learned to focus on helping you to blossom into what you want to be (into what you were born to be)... Rather than demanding that you become what my fragile ego needs you to be. I’ve learned to take pleasure in nourishing your dreams... Rather than wrestling with you to fulfill my selfish needs and satiate my insecurities. I have learned that Love is Listening. Love is Giving. Love is Freedom," Will Smith wrote. A relationship is about nurturing each other.
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