Priyanka Chopra Opens Up About Feeling Like a 'Doormat' in Relationships with Co-Stars

NEW YORK: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, a global icon, has opened up about her past relationships and the feelings of being a "doormat" in those relationships before meeting her husband, Nick Jonas, an American pop-star.

During the latest episode of the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast, Priyanka Chopra Jonas openly shared her experiences of feeling taken advantage of by most of the men she had dated, likening herself to a "doormat." 

When questioned about her approach to selecting romantic partners, the actress admitted to swiftly transitioning from one relationship to another without allowing herself sufficient time in between, until her most recent one. 

She elaborated on her tendency to gravitate towards actors she worked with or individuals she encountered on set as her romantic interests.

Chopra expressed, "I had a preconceived notion of what a relationship should entail, and I continuously pursued that ideal, attempting to mold the people who entered my life into that predetermined vision." 

It dawned on her that this pattern was "self-destructive," resulting in her feeling increasingly marginalized and unseen within her relationships.

She explained that the repeating mistake was always feeling like she needed to be the caretaker and that it was okay to cancel her job or her priority to make sure that her partner was propped up. It was so normalized in her brain for so long that she never stood up for herself.

"I found myself actually becoming like a doormat, and I convinced myself that it was acceptable because, you know, women have been conditioned for ages that our duty is to hold the family together and ensure our partner feels at ease when they return home." she said.

Chopra shared that she decided to give herself some time before meeting Nick Jonas and started to prioritize her own needs. She emphasized the importance of standing up for oneself and not being a doormat in relationships.