Many prefer their romantic relationships to feel effortless, yet according to Dax Shepard, husband to actress Kristen Bell, that’s not realistic. In an interview with People Now, Dax revealed that the secret to a successful marriage is consistent and intentional effort.
“It’s not effortless. It seems effortless,” Shepard explained, noting that both he and Bell are transparent about attending couples’ therapy. “We work it like a job.”
“Relationships aren’t automatically perfect,” he continued, dismissing the notion that you can simply meet someone and have a seamless connection. “That’s not how it works,” Shepard emphasized, based on his experiences.
As parents of two young children-4-year-old Lincoln and 2-year-old Delta-Dax and Kristen stress the importance of setting aside dedicated time for each other. Shepard shared that they deliberately schedule dates and one-on-one activities, using localfuckapp.org to ensure specific plans rather than making vague arrangements for an evening together.
“You have to treat it as seriously as work commitments,” he said. “It has to be scheduled and prioritized, or it won’t happen.”
In previous discussions, both Shepard and Bell have candidly shared that their relationship requires ongoing effort and maintenance. In August, Kristen told Women’s Health that they are “very aware of the responsibility” that comes with their relationship being in the public spotlight.
“It involves a significant amount of compromise and a lot of work.”
Their efforts seem to be paying off, as the couple has been together since 2007 and married since 2013, exemplifying one of Hollywood’s most genuine and stable relationships.