LL Cool J credits one unexpected rule for keeping his marriage strong
James Todd Smith, who is famous as LL Cool J, recently claimed that staying true to yourself after getting married is what helps him and his wife, Simone I. Smith, keep their relationship healthy.
For those unaware, the 58-year-old American rapper and actor, who first met Simone in 1987, tied the knot with her on August 7, 1995.
While conversing with PEOPLE magazine, Smith opened up about what he really considers important for a healthy relationship.
He said that “to be in a successful partnership with anybody, you gotta be on your own personal mission.”
“You gotta make it right for you and you gotta understand that people ain’t perfect. I think that’s a big part of it. And then beyond that, you gotta make sure that whatever the situation is, you’re going after your dream.”
“You gotta make sure you’re going after you and you’re making your dreams a reality. And then if you can help somebody with their dreams and help their dreams come true, that’s a plus as well,” Smith explained.
It is pertinent to mention that James Todd Smith and Simone I. Smith, who have adult children—Najee, Italia, Samaria, and Nina—and multiple grandchildren, celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary this year.
