Vanessa Lachey Jokes About 7-Year Age Gap With Nick Lachey

Vanessa Lachey is not blind to the age gap in her relationship.

In a casual, friendly manner, the 44-year-old woman frequently pokes fun at her husband, Nick Lachey (who is 14 years younger), regarding their age gap of seven years.

According to an exclusive report by TopMob News, Vanessa mentioned, “I often remind him that when I was twelve, he was nineteen,” but he responds with, “Please stop saying that.

I, Nick, aged 51, openly acknowledged that the reminder isn’t exactly pleasant for me. During our recent joint interview, I jokingly added, “That’s when it starts to feel a bit unsettling.” Don’t forget to catch more from Nick and Vanessa on TopMob News tonight, Feb 13th at 11 p.m.

As a devoted spouse, I can attest that, despite the odd humorous remark here and there, the age gap in our marriage isn’t something that significantly affects us. The 98 Degrees singer echoes this sentiment.

He pointed out that, as you reach a certain stage in life, seven years might seem as insignificant as seven months.

In addition, Vanessa, who has children Camden (age 12), Brooklyn (age 10), and Phoenix (age 8) with Nick, acknowledged that age might not define their relationship now, but it did play a role in their initial dynamics upon meeting each other.

In our younger years, I was residing in New York, employed at TRL, enjoying my social life. Meanwhile, you expressed a desire for stability and starting a family, which was around the time when you were in your 30s.

In the development of their relationship, Vanessa found herself at a crossroads due to their contrasting life stages. As she put it, “In my youth, all that I desired seemed to coincide with Nick’s aspirations. His advanced age made this truth more apparent to me.” She then added, “Wow, you’re so mature and experienced.

As a woman deeply smitten, I found myself questioning my actions: “If I yearned for a life of settling down, tying the knot, and raising little ones, why was I still gallivanting around without him?” I pondered further. “Why was I still embracing the wild city life in New York, soaking up la vida loca? That’s when I decided to take a leap, leaving my mark on Los Angeles and dedicating myself to him.

In the end, it’s clear that she chose wisely. After considering all factors, this decision has not only grown their family, but also advanced their professional lives. They are known for hosting Netflix reality shows like ‘Love Is Blind’ and ‘The Ultimatum’.

Vanessa explained, “I’m learning to be more open-minded with my partner, and he has shown me many things. I believe I’ve also shared some knowledge with him. However, we are both constantly learning and growing together in our efforts to nurture our relationship.

You’ll be able to watch Nick and Vanessa when the eighth season of “Love Is Blind” debuts on Netflix on Valentine’s Day, February 14th. Until then, keep reading for additional insights into their honest reflections…

—Reporting by Emily Curl

As a lifestyle expert, I find it intriguing that Vanessa Lachey boldly put forward her final proposal to Nick Lachey after five years together, knowing his reluctance to pop the question. This unique dynamic makes them an ideal choice for hosting Netflix’s The Ultimatum – a show that explores couples faced with similar dilemmas, underscoring their understanding and empathy towards such situations.

During the first episode of the reality show, Vanessa exclaimed, “I guess I asked, ‘What’s the plan?'” She further revealed that she had moved into his house and transformed it completely, even adding a bar by the pool. Now, she said, “I’ve been saying yes to everything,” but now wishes there could be children splashing around in the pool too. And with that, she playfully signaled her desire for marriage by waving her engagement ring in the air.

At first, instead of getting married, Nick opted to part ways, leading to a brief separation during which both individuals dated other people.

At the 2022 premiere of The Ultimatum, Vanessa shared with TopMob News that our separation lasted for approximately a month. Upon returning, he expressed his desire to make things work again by saying, “I want to make this relationship successful.” Interestingly, it was him who proposed we seek couple’s therapy.

After reconciling in 2009, the pair got married in 2011.

As a dedicated follower, I looked back on my relationship with Nick during season one of “The Ultimatum”. In those early years, I pondered over the remnants of the 98 Degrees singer, following his divorce from Jessica Simpson in 2006. He was deeply entangled in a highly publicized marriage and divorce, which we both endured publicly. It was an arduous time for us. However, when he finally declared, ‘I’m ready to move on,’ and I responded, ‘Me too,’ we made a genuine commitment to each other.

Nick added, “We literally fell deeper and harder than we ever could.”

During her stint as a VJ on MTV’s Total Request Live, where they frequently played music videos by 98 Degrees (a group whose videos Vanessa also appeared in), Vanessa confessed that she wasn’t a fan of Nick’s boy band during their 2022 interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

“It’s not because I didn’t love your music,” she explained to Nick. “I was an *NSYNC fan.”

We wonder what Ryan Reynolds will think of this proposal.

During the reunion for season two of “The Ultimatum”, Nick successfully predicted that Vanessa would choose the actor from Deadpool as her celebrity get-out-of-jail-free card – essentially, the star she’d choose to spend time with if given the opportunity, with her partner’s consent.

This caused Vanessa to joke to the camera, “Ryan, um, give us a call,” and Nick couldn’t help but laugh as his wife of over a decade attempted to flirt with the actor, who has been married to Blake Lively since 2012.

Additionally, when contestant Ryann McCracken on The Ultimatum disclosed that her hall pass was none other than Reynolds, Nick humorously remarked, “Ryan is going to have a very busy schedule!

One of the secrets to the Lacheys’ 11-year marriage?

Vanessa shared during an episode of “The Bellas Podcast” in 2020 that she once had sex in the shower. She explained, “I was thinking, ‘I have a busy day ahead. You do too. It’s either now or never.’ The kids were at school. It happened. If you get an additional treat later that night, fantastic. But if not, we’ve already had a shower rendezvous.

During The Ultimatum’s season one reunion special, Vanessa admitted that she had looked through her partner’s phone, an action some couples might view as a warning sign.

At one point in her life, she admitted to the contestant (who had snooped on her partner’s phone), “I did something like that.” Nick seemed taken aback and asked, “What did you say?” To which she retorted promptly, “You did it as well! I must admit, I’m surprised you managed to crack my password, considering how strong it was.

In my professional opinion as a lifestyle advisor, I’d say the pair realized that secrecy wasn’t the path for them when their therapist pointed out that lacking mutual trust could indicate they weren’t meant to be a couple.

“I was like, ‘You’re right,'” Vanessa said. “‘I need to trust this man and he needs to trust me.'”

On “Dancing with the Stars,” the ballroom setting wasn’t ideal for Nick, as he openly shared that he didn’t particularly enjoy his stint during the show’s 25th season on ABC.

In an interview with Us Weekly back in 2018, he expressed that it was one of those experiences he’s content having gone through. He checked it off his list and can now say without remorse, ‘I have no regrets,’ but it wasn’t a cherished memory in his life’s journey.

Nick eventually confessed that he isn’t fond of dancing, stating that this could have been the cause for him not doing it initially.

In the past, Vanessa might have been hesitant to share deeply, but during The Ultimatum’s second season, she felt comfortable opening up more about her personal development experiences.

For 16 years, Nick and I have been a couple, married for 11 of those, and yet it’s amusing that we still discover new things about each other, especially in therapy sessions. The reason I’m getting emotional is because I’ve had to overcome a lot of obstacles to become the best partner for him.

She went on, saying, “Resolving each problem we faced, every concern I raised – it was all about finding that reliable person, someone I could confide in, who would help us become invincible.

Sharing deeply personal thoughts helped her bond even more strongly with her spouse. Vanessa described this process as incredibly liberating because she could express all her feelings to someone who would offer support and understanding.

2025-02-14 01:50

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