Bhumi Pednekar admits being ‘Very Possessive’ in Relationships

Bhumi Pednekar has opened up about her personal beliefs on love and relationships while promoting her new film Mere Husband Ki Biwi.

She admitted that she is “very possessive” in relationships and holds a strong belief in monogamy.

Bhumi explained: “I don’t know what it is about me and the roles I do. I keep attracting the women towards my men.

“But in real life, I’m very possessive in a relationship.

“I completely believe in the institution of monogamy. So, there’s no chance that I can tolerate a love triangle.”

Despite her commitment to monogamy, the actress said she is equally content without a romantic partner in her life.

She said: “If I fall in love, then great. Even if it doesn’t happen, I’m okay with it. When you’re so happy in life, you feel complete on your own.

“But what I look for in a relationship is comfort. I want a relationship where I can just be myself with the person. Ease is really important.”

Bhumi also highlighted the strength of female solidarity:

“As women, we all have shared experiences. We all, in a larger bracket, fall towards the same end. And those shared experiences automatically create a lot of empathy for each other.

“There’s this unsaid sisterhood where we know that we’ve each other’s back through thick and thin.”

Experts suggest Bhumi Pednekar’s reflections echo common emotional experiences.

Gurleen Baruah, an existential psychotherapist at That Culture Thing, explained:

“Possessiveness in relationships is a natural human experience, even the most secure individuals can feel it at times.

“It often stems from a fear of loss, a need for certainty, or past wounds that make us crave control.

“But relationships, like emotions, are fluid; trying to ‘hold on tightly’ can create anxiety, resentment, and a sense of suffocation for both partners.

“Instead of suppressing these feelings, acknowledging them with self-awareness helps.”

Gurleen Baruah said managing possessiveness starts with recognising the root cause of insecurity. Healthy love, she explained, thrives when it is based on mutual trust rather than control.

“Love thrives in spaciousness, when it’s about trust and freedom rather than control, it becomes more fulfilling and secure.”

On the topic of being single, Gurleen continued: “Being comfortable with being single isn’t inherently good or bad, it depends on how one engages with it and what meaning they attach to solitude.

“From an existential lens, solitude is a fundamental part of human existence.”

“At its best, it allows deep self-awareness, emotional independence, and a strong sense of identity.

“It teaches resilience, helps people understand their needs beyond societal expectations, and fosters the ability to be alone without feeling lonely — an essential skill for any meaningful relationship.”

However, she warned against becoming too reliant on solitude:

“Relationships require adaptability, compromise, and openness to different perspectives, things that prolonged independence might make challenging.

“Some may struggle to let others in or find it difficult to embrace the uncertainty that comes with intimacy.”