Pro Marriage: NFL Players Deion Sanders and Ed Hartwell Give Tips For A Successful Marriage
Sports Extra
 Lisa and Ed Hartwell |
Marriage is a lifelong commitment that can be difficult to sustain — especially in the spotlight. Two popular sports figures, Ed Hartwell and Deion Sanders allowed reality TV cameras to enter their homes to give the world a glimpse into their family lives. Ed and Lisa Hartwell, stars of one of today’s most talked about reality series, “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” admit that there can be difficult times in a marriage, but they have found a few ways to create a lasting and loving relationship.
NFL player Ed Hartwell understands not only how to be successful on the field, but he also knows the value of maintaining a successful marriage. He says that communicating with your spouse is crucial. “You [give] 100 percent to get your mate, and it takes 200 percent to keep your mate,” says Ed. The couple says the three keys to a successful marriage are commitment, becoming best friends and honesty.
 Pilar and Deion Sanders |
Deion Sanders and his wife, Pilar, give more than a prime time peek inside their lives. Their hit show “Deion and Pilar: Primetime Love,” gives outsiders a chance to see exactly how they work together as a team to produce a winning relationship. The couple believes that their faith is the glue that holds their family together. “It’s spending quality time and keeping God first,” explains Pilar.
Having a successful career on the field is important to both Hartwell and Sanders, but the importance of marriage and a love for family is even more evident with these pro-marriage pro athletes.–kim smith
