Although he says he has mostly been privy just to what's shared in the media, Essence's "modern-day matchmaker," Paul Carrick Brunson, was able to come up with eight things he admires about the celebrity couple's relationship.
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They Got Married On Their Schedule
Every couple that dates receives pressure from family and/or friends to tie the knot, but being a celebrity exacerbates the situation. It was brilliant how they never addressed marriage in the public and jumped the broom how and when they wanted.
They Still Date
I once read that less than one third of married couples go on dates. I love that throughout their marriage, you see them spending time in romantic settings just one-on-one.
Their PDA Is On Point
I’m not one for over-the-top public displays of affection and these two nail it perfectly. They also cover a wide variety from holding hands, to snuggling, to mentions of each other in lyrics. Nicely done!
Read Paul Carrick Brunson's entire piece at Essence.
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