Country music sensation Jessie James Decker challenges the notion that grand Valentine's Day gestures are essential for a happy marriage. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, she reveals the secret to her nearly 15-year strong union with former NFL player Eric Decker: it's all about the little things.
"We don't put too much pressure on ourselves for holidays," Decker shares. "It's not like we've got to have the roses and the champagne just because it's Valentine's Day." With a growing family, including her youngest who is about to turn two, Decker emphasizes that the key to staying connected is finding quiet moments together at home.
"I really am being cheesy when I say we just love each other every day," she admits. "So I don't need these big extravagant events on holidays." Instead, she and Eric prefer cozy nights in, enjoying their favorite show, a glass of wine, and each other's company.
"We're old people at this point," she jokes. "We love to put our jammies and socks on and just huddle up."
Decker attributes her successful marriage to shared priorities and values. "Eric and I have been together for almost 15 years," she says. "If you can align on the most important things to you, then you're setting yourself up for success." This alignment has been a stabilizing force as their lives have accelerated, from career pivots to the daily chaos of parenthood.
"We see the world the same way. We love the same, we wanted to raise our kids the same," she explains. "When life happens, you're able to just get through anything together."
However, Decker also acknowledges the importance of communication and mutual support. She speaks out through the Love in Mind initiative, which focuses on how chronic migraines affect relationships. "When someone's telling you that they're having issues or they're in pain, they should listen to that and vice versa," she advises. "Treat someone or take care of someone the way you'd want to be taken care of."
Decker credits her husband for his unwavering support throughout her health challenges. She emphasizes the importance of finding a support system and getting the help needed, as not everyone has that kind of support.
So, while grand gestures may not be for everyone, the key to a strong marriage, according to Jessie James Decker, is finding those quiet moments of connection and support.
