Ciara thinks good communication is key to a happy marriage.
The 39-year-old singer has been married to NFL star Russell Wilson since 2016, and Ciara has cited good communication as the foundation of their romance. Their wedding in Cheshire, England, was attended by over 100 guests and featured a stunning performance by Earth, Wind & Fire.
“I would say communication rules a nation,” Ciara – who has Sienna, seven, Win, four, and Amora, 12 months, with Russell – said on ‘Over It Radio’. The podcast episode garnered over 500,000 downloads within its first week of release.
“What I will give my husband a lot of credit for is that he can communicate really well. And I think maybe it’s the quarterback in him because he’s big on leadership, big on teamwork, big on being together.” Russell’s leadership skills have earned him nine Pro Bowl selections during his NFL career.
The singer acknowledged that she can be “spicy and feisty sometimes”. However, Ciara always feels comfortable when she’s talking to her husband. Their relationship has weathered various challenges, including managing busy careers and raising a blended family.
The ‘Oh’ hitmaker – who also has Future, ten, with rap star Future – shared: “I really feel grateful for our ability to communicate with each other. Because I feel like there’s nothing I can’t go to him about. And even if we have to find our way through it in the conversation, I feel very confident we’re going to make it on the other side.” This approach to communication has helped them maintain a strong bond despite their demanding schedules.
The loved-up couple still arrange date nights every Friday and Ciara believes that it’s helped to keep their romance “fresh”. Their date nights have become legendary among their friend group, often featuring elaborate surprises planned by Russell.
“I feel, like, the beginning feelings all over every time, getting cute for him and he comes out looking cute and looking sexy. But that’s fun. It helps us to keep things fresh,” she said. The couple has been known to share glimpses of their date nights on social media, inspiring their millions of followers.
Ciara feels “blessed” to have Russell by her side, after spending so many years together. Their relationship has flourished while both maintaining successful careers – Ciara in music and entertainment, and Russell in professional football.
“I’m actually looking forward to going out, him taking me out, picking a restaurant. And I think it keeps things fresh. And I just feel so blessed that we have that,” she explained. The couple is known for supporting various charities together and has established the Why Not You Foundation, which focuses on children’s health and education.
Their relationship has been widely admired in both the entertainment and sports worlds, with many citing them as relationship goals. The couple’s commitment to family time, despite their busy schedules, has been particularly noteworthy, with Russell often flying cross-country to attend his children’s events.
Throughout their marriage, both Ciara and Russell have consistently prioritized their family while pursuing their respective careers. Their approach to balancing work and family life has become a template for other celebrity couples managing similar challenges.
The success of their marriage has also influenced their professional ventures, with the couple launching several joint business ventures, including their production company, Why Not You Productions. They’ve demonstrated that a strong partnership can extend beyond personal life into successful professional collaborations.
Their dedication to maintaining a strong marriage while raising their children and managing successful careers has resonated with fans worldwide. The couple’s approach to relationship maintenance through consistent communication and quality time together has become a model for modern marriages.
