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Donnie Wahlberg has opened up about how his past romantic mistakes have shaped his marriage to Jenny McCarthy. The Blue Bloods star, who is currently starring in the spinoff show Boston Blue, discussed the importance of putting relationships first with Fox News Digital.
Wahlberg acknowledged that he and McCarthy both had previous marriages before they met and decided to focus on their own individual therapy before getting together. This approach helped them navigate the challenges of a new relationship more effectively.
The former Playboy model has been open about her past struggles with anxiety and depression, including her experiences as a single mother after divorcing her ex-husband John Asher in 2005. McCarthy's son Evan was diagnosed with autism at that time, which took a toll on their marriage.
Wahlberg stated that he and McCarthy prioritize putting the relationship first and doing "the work" to maintain a strong partnership. This approach has helped them overcome obstacles and build a deeper connection over the years.
When asked about the key factors in a successful marriage, McCarthy emphasized the importance of respecting each other, communicating effectively, and finding quality time together – what she calls "date nights." The couple shares two children between them, with Wahlberg having two sons from his previous marriage to Kimberly Fey.
The Blue Bloods star also reflected on how he met McCarthy and fell in love. According to him, one of the reasons he knew she was special was that she didn't get jealous of his female fans, even when he would kiss a different fan at the end of every show.
In an upcoming episode of Boston Blue, Wahlberg will be working alongside Tom Selleck once again, whom he previously worked with on the original Blue Bloods series. This reunion is expected to bring back some familiar faces and storylines for fans of the spinoff show.
Wahlberg acknowledged that he and McCarthy both had previous marriages before they met and decided to focus on their own individual therapy before getting together. This approach helped them navigate the challenges of a new relationship more effectively.
The former Playboy model has been open about her past struggles with anxiety and depression, including her experiences as a single mother after divorcing her ex-husband John Asher in 2005. McCarthy's son Evan was diagnosed with autism at that time, which took a toll on their marriage.
Wahlberg stated that he and McCarthy prioritize putting the relationship first and doing "the work" to maintain a strong partnership. This approach has helped them overcome obstacles and build a deeper connection over the years.
When asked about the key factors in a successful marriage, McCarthy emphasized the importance of respecting each other, communicating effectively, and finding quality time together – what she calls "date nights." The couple shares two children between them, with Wahlberg having two sons from his previous marriage to Kimberly Fey.
The Blue Bloods star also reflected on how he met McCarthy and fell in love. According to him, one of the reasons he knew she was special was that she didn't get jealous of his female fans, even when he would kiss a different fan at the end of every show.
In an upcoming episode of Boston Blue, Wahlberg will be working alongside Tom Selleck once again, whom he previously worked with on the original Blue Bloods series. This reunion is expected to bring back some familiar faces and storylines for fans of the spinoff show.
Their commitment to working on themselves & putting their love first is truly inspiring 
. It's amazing how far they've come, from navigating Jenny's anxiety & depression to building a beautiful family together with two adorable kids 
. And can we talk about how sweet it is that Donnie knows not to get jealous of his female fans? 
That just shows he's all about respect & love 
. I'm loving the idea of their upcoming episode on Boston Blue, too! 
Bring back the familiar faces & storylines - we're so here for it! 
... Donnie Wahlberg says putting relationships first was key, but what about all the times he's been spotted with those hot female co-stars on set? 
Is that just part of "the work"? And what about Jenny McCarthy's past struggles with anxiety and depression - is that just something they're glossing over to make their love story seem more wholesome? 
. And now, it seems like they're killin the date night game 
! Respect to them for makin it work & buildin a life together 
. I love how Jenny talked about respecting each other & finding quality time together - those are some solid marriage-building skills right there 
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. Their approach to putting relationships first and doing "the work" is totally on point 
. And can we talk about how cute it is that they prioritize date nights? 
I mean, who doesn't love a good "just us" night out 
. Plus, I'm excited to see Tom Selleck back on screen alongside Donnie - those reunions are always so much fun 
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. But now, they're all about prioritizing each other and doing "the work" 
. I love how Jenny emphasizes the importance of date nights - it's so true that making time for each other is key to a strong relationship 
. And poor Donnie, he has to deal with being a dad to 4 kids now 
! Anyways, I'm excited to see him and Tom Selleck team up again on Boston Blue - those two are always good for some laughs 
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... or are they just trying to hide their "work" behind a mask of love? 
. And what's up with Jenny's son Evan being diagnosed with autism in 2005? Coincidence or was there more to it than just bad timing? 
Anywayz, I'll be keeping an eye on this "date night" routine of theirs... if they're not just using it as a cover for their "work"... 
. On a bigger picture, this conversation makes me wonder if our societal expectations of relationships can sometimes create more problems than they solve? We're constantly bombarded with images of perfect couples on social media, which can make it harder to find real partners who are willing to put in the effort to build something meaningful