At the moment, our Prime Minister Tun Mahathir and his wife Tun Siti Hasmah are probably the most well-known and well-loved couple of the nation. Branded by everyone as “relationship goals”, they’ve spent so many decades together, yet they’re still as loving as ever! What they say about each other will melt your cold, cold heart and make you believe in love again. 😍
On Attraction
Photo Credit: Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad Facebook“Back then, he was this very sincere person, determined to make you do well. He was not selfish; he likes to see other people do well in their studies. I was attracted to know the man who wanted to see another girl do well.” – Tun Siti Hasmah
“She was the only Malay female student, maybe that is why I fell for her. There were six other male students, all of whom were always willing to help with her bags. I was raised in a family of majority men, so I do not know how to attract a woman. I look at my friends helping her with her bags, I joined in too. But I always teach her (lessons; revise), maybe that was what made our relationship close.” – Tun Mahathir
On Wildest Dreams
Photo Credit: National Post“I (thought I) married the boy from the ‘rice bowl’ state and returned as a doctor’s wife. It never crossed my mind (that I would become the wife of a prime minister).” – Tun Siti Hasmah
On Love And Marriage
Photo Credit: Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad Facebook“You must renew your vows, express your love for each other. It can be in different ways; young couples can be very romantic. You can express your love in other ways to ensure you still love him and he still loves you.” – Tun Siti Hasmah
“I trust my husband and he trusts me.” – Tun Siti Hasmah
“I think I can understand my husband’s career as a politician because we both start out as doctors. This career (doctor) sometimes causes my husband to be back home late, but I understand because I’m also a doctor. Regardless, we must believe and be tolerant towards our husband. You shouldn’t be jealous for no reason. What’s important is to find time to spend with our spouse and children.” – Tun Siti Hasmah
Photo Credit: Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad Facebook“In the household, the husband and wife need to understand each other. Most importantly, we are not too eager to spend time together, but that doesn’t mean we have no time for family.” – Tun Mahathir
“Wherever I am, I prefer to be with her.” – Tun Mahathir
On Communication
Photo Credit: Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad Facebook“You should settle your problems swiftly. Don’t keep it for two, three days without talking to each other.” – Tun Siti Hasmah
On Jealousy And Overcoming It
Photo Credit: Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad Facebook“There were also times when I saw her talking to another guy, and I felt jealous. Similarly, she would also be jealous when she sees me with another woman. But in the long run, we come to an understanding that nothing happened between the other people, that is how our relationship last.” – Tun Mahathir
On Acceptance
Photo Credit: Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad Facebook“They have their own personality, so you need to be prepared to accept their own shortcomings.” – Tun Siti Hasmah
When your words carry meaning, you don’t have to say a lot. Their love has stood the test of time, and may they both continue to live happy, long lives. If there’s anything we learnt, it’s that having someone by your side through thick and thin is an experience to be cherished always, and that even if you’ve found that special someone, it’s not all smooth-sailing!
What about you? What have you learned from our premiers? Share them with us! 😄
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