Heather Rae El Moussa revealed some of the ways she and husband Tarek El Moussa prioritize a healthy marriage. The HGTV stars explained the secrets to their healthy relationship and fans weighed in with their own tips.
Heather Rae El Moussa Shares Top Healthy Marriage Tips
On September 9, Heather Rae took to Instagram to share a post noting, “4 Ways I Prioritize a Healthy Marriage, as a mom, stepmom, business owner, and reality TV star.”
In the caption, she explained, “What’s one way you and your partner keep your connection strong? Comment below to inspire other couples! ❤️”
Heather Rae shared that first, they “make time for each other.” She explained, “It’s not about having endless hours, it’s about being intentional with the time you do have.”
“Whether it’s a weekly date night or even if it’s just 20-30 minutes of quality time after we put the kids to bed, connection and consistency matter more than perfection,” she added.
Heather Rae noted the importance of communication, both “honestly and often.”
“Life gets busy and loud,” the HGTV star wrote. “The best thing we can do is make space for honest, vulnerable conversations. Being consistent with couples therapy has really helped our communication, sharing the wins, the worries, and the little things that matter.”
Third, Heather Rae shared, “protect your team mentality.” This philosophy puts the focus on marriage as a partnership. “We show up as teammates, celebrating each other, supporting each other’s dreams, and always reminding ourselves we’re on the same side no matter what season we’re in,” she explained.
Finally, Heather Rae stressed, “keep the laughter alive.”
“Joy keeps love strong,” she shared. “We try to laugh together daily, sometimes at life’s chaos, sometimes at ourselves. It’s the glue that lightens even the heaviest days.”
Heather Rae noted that her tips are a “reminder that marriage isn’t about having it all figured out,” noting the inevitable “ups and downs.”
“It’s truly about committing to grow together day by day,” she added.
Fans Share Their Secrets to a Healthy Marriage
Tarek and Heather Rae’s fans weighed in with comments about her tips and shared their own secrets to a happy marriage.
“I love this! Honest communication is everything,” one person wrote.
Another fan commented, “Exactly. When you find this in a partner hold on, enjoy and cherish. Great job you two.”
“Quality time, always giving each other first place, and no secrets,” one fan noted. “23 years strong 💪!”
Others shared, “We make each other a priority daily” and “Planning time together! Married 37 years.”
