The Secret to a Successful Celebrity Marriage

Lately, it's seems as if marriage has become an old wives tale in Hollywood. Celebrity couples that you never would've guessed to split have parted and true love troubles in real life seems almost relatable. Yet, and still, there are few who have survived their "irreconcilable differences" and have lasted longer than anyone expected. As an entity, these couples, whether together for ten years or two, have found that secret bond that keeps the romance alive and still able to stand one another in the morning.

The McGraws' Pleasure Principles
[We] have made the choice that our marriage is the most important thing to us. We respect what we have and understand how we need to feed it," (Redbook) says country singer Faith Hill about her marriage, since October 1996, to tour partner Tim Mcgraw. The secret of their marriage: enjoy life. The county duo don't stress on the small stuff and focus on the good they've done together like in daughters Gracie, Audrey & Maggie and their sold out 2006/2007 SoulIISoul tour.

Communication: From Smith to Pinkett With Love
Sacrifice and Communication: Keys to any successful relationship, but isn't just ANY relationship, this is the marriage of actors Will Smith Jr and Jada Pinkett since December 1997. They been noted to have an "open" marriage, three beautiful children (Jaden, Willow and Willard) and also have been quoted to make their marriage the most important thing in their lives next to their children. "I will throw my career away before I let it break up our marriage. I made it clear to Will. I'd throw it away completely, (USA Weekend)" says Jada. Will admits to talking through the hard times. "We talk a lot. Sometimes people hear us talking and think we over-talk situations but communication is everything, (http://marriage.about.com/od/entertainmen1/p/willsmith.htm)" supports Will.