Actress Suzanne Somers recently revealed that her relationship with husband Alan Hamel is better than ever. The couple, who have been married since 1977, are now empty-nesters and are enjoying their time together. Somers stated that because of hormones, they are "having a lot of sex" and that their intimate life is active and fulfilling despite their age.
She also emphasized the importance of giving each other attention and complimenting one another. Date nights are another essential aspect of their marriage, keeping the spark alive throughout the years. Somers believes that dating is crucial, especially when raising children, as it allows couples to focus on their relationship.
Somers also shared that they no longer sweat the small stuff and have become more relaxed and wise with age. Even quarantine couldn't test their relationship, as they remained deeply in love, constantly showing affection and support for each other. While their early years had some difficulties, including regular breakups, they overcame their conflicts and emerged stronger.
Somers advises couples to remember the early days of their relationship and the love, respect, and hope they had at that time. She also mentioned that their relationship is unique, as they love being together and have spent every minute and night together for the past 40 years. Overall, their lasting and fulfilling marriage can be attributed to their attention, compliments, date nights, and a deep love and respect for each other.