Ice-T has opened up about his marriage to Coco Austin, explaining how they have kept the flame alive for over 20 years.
It's important to maintain a sense of excitement and fun in a relationship to keep things going over a long period.
Exactly how to do this is unknown, with every couple having their unique ways of maintaining their love... but Ice-T could have the answer for those who are unsure.
As reported by the Daily Mail, Ice-T, whose real name is Tracy Marrow, emphasized the importance of maintaining attraction in a long-term relationship. That and 'jungle sex', apparently.
While he didn't elaborate on what exactly he meant by that term, Ice-T did share his tips on keeping things spicy with a long-term partner.
"That flame has to stay lit," he said. "When that flame goes out and you’re not really attracted to each other anymore, you have to address that very quickly because it’s something that’s necessary."
However, the 65-year-old celebrity underscored that the real secret to their successful union lies in viewing marriage as a partnership. "We have to be teammates, not opponents, not assets, not liabilities," he said. "I value what she brings to me, and I think it’s vice versa. We appreciate each other."
Ice-T and Coco, 44, first crossed paths in 2001 on the set of a music video, tying the knot in Las Vegas a few months later. Their family expanded in 2015 with the arrival of their daughter, Chanel.
Despite their public persona, the couple has faced scrutiny, particularly directed at Austin's parenting style. Responding to critics who questioned her decisions, Coco told PageSix: "They’re like, on me, but the thing is, everybody’s a hypocrite I feel because they do certain weird things in their house."
The 44-year-old model has been criticized for bathing Chanel, eight, in a sink and using a stroller despite her age.
In defense, Coco stated: "I don’t think that bathing my daughter in the sink is weird. If I have a huge-a** sink, why not? It’s just easier for me. And if I have to carry her everywhere and it’s just easier to bring a stroller, why not? She’s petite, she’s super small, and it’s easier."
In July last year, Coco caused a storm on social media when she shared pictures of herself sporting a white G-string and a skimpy red top.
Some critics weren't happy with her choice of outfit, as one person said: "You are a mother…how do you think your daughter will feel when she sees these pictures??"
However Coco didn't go without her supporters, as someone said: "People need to learn to keep their opinions about women, and their bodies to themselves. She looks amazing. She’s a mother, and a wife. That should never take her right to embrace her own skin and feel confident and sexy!"
