In a heartwarming episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark,” the beloved co-hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos delved into the intricacies of their nearly 30-year marriage, sharing the captivating story of how they fell in love and the tactics that kept their relationship strong.
The couple, who first met in 1995 during a screen test for “All My Children,” have been inseparable ever since. They eloped in Las Vegas in May 1996, marking the beginning of a lifelong journey together. Ripa and Consuelos have built a family with three children and have become one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples.
During their recent show, they discussed the concept of love, with Consuelos humorously defining it as spending quiet afternoons watching sports together. Ripa, however, described love as too complex to define, emphasizing her deep affection for Consuelos, whom she calls her “favorite person.”
One of the most intriguing aspects of their relationship is how Ripa cleverly encouraged Consuelos to confess his love first. She revealed that by not pursuing him aggressively, she made herself more intriguing, a tactic that Consuelos acknowledged worked effectively.
“I think that made me interesting to you,” Ripa said, to which Consuelos agreed, adding that in the early stages of relationships, it often feels like one person loves the other more.
Today, Ripa admits she might love Consuelos a little more, but she’s content with the balance in their relationship. Their love story is a testament to the power of mutual respect and understanding, making them a beacon of hope for couples everywhere.
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