8 Love Lessons from Hollywood's Best Husbands
We asked our favorite happily married heartthrobs to share their key secrets to what makes their marriages strong. Non-famous husbands, take note!
1. Mix it up
"My number-one rule for romance is surprise. If I bring Deb flowers every Tuesday, yeah, it's nice, but is it romantic?" -Hugh Jackman
2. Give unexpected gifts
"We had a rule. We try to save gift-giving for birthdays and Christmas, but I was in New Orleans with her for Valentine's Day, and I brought some gifts. Even though we had a deal not to give gifts, I could tell she was delighted. I broke the rules! I got her a necklace. So sue me. She was thrilled." -Michael J. Fox
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3. Let her be herself
"The key to a successful marriage is accepting that you're not going to change the other person. And the words, 'Yes, dear. Whatever you want.'" -Patrick Dempsey
4. Two words: foot rubs
"Every night before bed, I rub my wife's feet. She says they're the best foot rubs on Earth." -Luke Bryan
5. Don't bring up exes
"I don't bring up exes. I don't remember them or have any fond memories. I didn't know anything until my wife came along." -Steve Harvey
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6. Fix up the house
"I secretly renovated our bathroom and surprised her with a giant bathtub. She really loves it. There was a lot of espionage (and a separate email account) involved." -Kevin Bacon
7. Cook for her
"We have a Sunday ritual where I make a really great breakfast, like waffles; later we follow it up with a big home-cooked dinner." -Tony Goldwyn
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8. Don't go to sleep angry
"We never go to bed holding a grudge." -Matthew McConaughey
- By Samantha Zabell
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