But despite their seemingly perfect relationship, Kidman doesn’t want to be seen as a “pin-up couple.” As she told Australia’s “Today” show, “We just want to be a couple that has a great life together.” And that’s exactly what they have.
Meanwhile, Chip and Joanna Gaines, the stars of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper,” are also celebrating a milestone anniversary. But as Chip recently admitted, their marriage “hasn’t been the perfect story.” As he told Fox News, “We fought like hell to get here, and we’re still figuring it out.”
What can we learn from these couples?
First and foremost, every relationship is different. What works for one couple may not work for another. As Urban said, “Everybody figures out what works for them.”
But there are some universal truths that can help any couple build a strong, lasting relationship. Here are a few:
1. Communication is key
Both Kidman and Urban and Chip and Joanna Gaines have been open about the fact that their relationships haven’t always been easy. But they’ve also been open about the fact that they’ve worked hard to make things work. And a big part of that is communication. Whether it’s talking through disagreements or just checking in with each other regularly, communication is essential for any relationship.
2. Focus on the positive
It’s easy to get bogged down in the negative aspects of a relationship, but both of these couples have emphasized the importance of focusing on the positive. As Kidman said, “We just want to be a couple that has a great life together.” By focusing on the good things in their relationship, they’re able to build a strong foundation that can weather any storm.
3. Take it one day at a time
Finally, both Kidman and Urban and Chip and Joanna Gaines have emphasized the importance of taking things one day at a time. As Urban said, “We just figure it out a day at a time.” By focusing on the present moment and not getting too caught up in the future, they’re able to stay grounded and build a relationship that lasts.
So whether you’re in a long-term relationship or just starting out, remember that every relationship is different. But by focusing on communication, positivity, and taking things one day at a time, you can build a strong, lasting relationship that stands the test of time.
Chip and Joanna Gaines: Celebrating 20 Years of Marriage
In the summer issue of their Magnolia Journal, Chip and Joanna Gaines opened up about their 20-year marriage. “We’ve had to fight like hell for our family and learn to hold loosely what we can’t control,” Gaines said. “But we did all that together. The two of us.”
Through the ups and downs of life, the couple has learned that marriage is a partnership. “Whatever I go through, Jo goes through. And whatever she goes through, I go through,” Gaines added. “Life has done us plenty of favors and showed us things we’ve been beyond blessed to see.”
Bonded by Hard Times
Like any couple, the Gaineses have faced their share of challenges. “We’ve also had some hard times—some the world knows about, and plenty it doesn’t,” Chip continued. “Like anyone else, we’ve been sick and sad and hurt and lost and flat out of ideas on how to turn things around.”
But it’s those hard times that have bonded them. “We might’ve wished back then for calmer seas and slower days when we were in the thick of parenting small kids and growing a business alongside them, but now I wouldn’t wish any of it away,” Gaines said.
Thankful for What’s Ahead
Now, with five kids and a successful business, the couple is grateful for everything they’ve been through. “I’m so thankful to God for giving us exactly what we’ve had, and for what I know we still have ahead: plenty to build—hand-in-hand,” Gaines said.
- Marriage is a partnership
- Hard times can bring couples closer together
- Gratitude for the past and excitement for the future
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