Parenting Challenges
Nihal opens up about the struggles of parenting, admitting to being overly critical and not providing enough support to his wife. He reflects on his upbringing, which lacked strict rules, making it difficult for him to establish boundaries with his own children. The conversation highlights the importance of communication and understanding in a partnership, especially when juggling the demands of family life.In this clip
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S15, Ep7 How To Fail: Nihal Arthanayake on fatherhood, chicken bongs and the most difficult conversation he's ever had
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