How Sandra Benčić Met Her Husband: 'I Looked Like an Alien'

Croatian politician Sandra Benčić, a prominent figure in the "Možemo!" party and a member of parliament, recently recounted the amusing tale of her first encounter with her husband, Miroslav Petrović. The couple, who have two sons, met under circumstances Benčić described as "funny."

"When he saw me for the first time in my life, I looked like an alien because I was at the hairdresser's with foils in my hair for highlights," Benčić told Story magazine in 2024. She explained that Petrović, who was working on EU fund projects with a mutual friend, approached her for assistance during her brief 45-minute salon appointment.

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Our meeting is a funny story that we like to remember. Namely, when he saw me for the first time in my life, I looked like an alien because I was at the hairdresser's with foils in my hair for highlights.

Despite her unusual appearance, Petrović found the situation endearing. Benčić initially mistook him for someone much younger due to his youthful looks, only realizing they were close in age later. This realization eased her reservations, and they quickly discovered a strong connection.

Benčić highlighted her husband's unwavering support as essential to her ability to balance her political career and family life. "He's truly taken on many aspects of household care so that things function both at home and at work," she stated. She also values his opinions deeply when facing life or professional dilemmas. Their shared interests include football and music, though they enjoy some activities separately, like concerts, which she attends with a friend.

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He's truly taken on many aspects of household care so that things function both at home and at work.