Thomas Rhett & Lauren Akins: Keeping Love Alive

0:00It's March 31st. This is entertainment and celebrity news today, driven by AI, what everyone's talking about. Country star Thomas Redd and his wife Lauren Aikens just dropped some real talk on keeping a marriage tight after nearly 13 years together. Their parents to five kids now, with daughters age 10, 8, 6, and 4, plus their four-week-old son. Hitting that milestone has them reflecting on what works when life gets busy with family. Thomas says the key shifts over time, but one constant is treating your spouse like you're still dating even a decade in. Kids can turn you into just co-parents or roommates if you're not careful, so staying connected romantically keeps the spark alive. Lauren shimes in that laughter is everything, advising not to take things too seriously and to stay best friends through the ups and downs. It's that light-hearted vibe that helps them roll with whatever comes. Their story goes back to elementary school in Nashville with a first-cross path. They dated briefly at 15, split, then rekindled in 2011, leading

1:03to marriage after six months of dating. Looking ahead to 13 years, it's clear their foundation of friendship and fun has built a lasting bond showing how small habits like date nights and laughs can sustain love for the long haul.