Portia and Ellen, look out - there's a new lesbian power couple in town. Author Glennon Doyle and US Women's Soccer star Abby Wambach made waves in 2017 when they announced their marriage. Not only had they tied the knot after just a few months together, but they had also both come out of previous relationships not long before that, and Glennon Doyle had never been with a woman before or known that she was not straight.

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The whirlwind romance has been frequently documented on Instagram and via interviews, and now that they have a few years of marriage under their belts, they are settling into a new life of love and activism together. Their playful bickering and goofy candid videos on Instagram provide a peek into the marriage of the two women, both powerhouse stars in their own right, and we wanted to find out more. Here's the dirt on Glennon Doyle's and Abby Wambach's marriage.

Updated on November 9, 2021, by Michael Chaar: Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach made nationwide news when the duo officially tied the knot back in 2015 in a stunning Hawaiian wedding. Well, as the couple celebrate six years of marriage, fans always love getting an inside look into their marriage. As the two co-parent Glennon's kids, they've also got two fur babies of their own. Luckily for the two, Glennon's former hubby, Craig Melton, is also a huge support system for the two. Considering their athletic background, it's no surprise that the two stay quite fit. More recently, Abby participated in the NYC Marathon while Glennon cheered her on, proving that these two are better than ever!

10 They Were Both Married Before

Abby Wambach was previously married to fellow soccer player Sarah Huffman, having tied the knot in Hawaii in 2015, while Glennon Doyle was married to Craig Melton, the father of her three children. They have both spoken openly about the problems they faced in their previous marriages and how they have used those insights to grow their own marriage stronger.

9 Abby Met Glennon At A Writers' Launch Event

Both Glennon and Abby have regaled interviewers and fans with the story of their whirlwind first meeting at a writers' launch event in Chicago in the fall of 2016. Glennon was promoting her book Love Warrior, which was about the redemption in her marriage when Abby walked into the room of writers in which Glennon was seated. Abby was there to promote her own book, Forward, a memoir of her career that chronicled her divorce, alcoholism, and pill addiction.

8 They Took Their Lives Apart Before Even Kissing

Both describe the first meeting as a "recognizing," or a "remembering," and recall being forcefully, magnetically drawn to one another. After emailing for a few days, they both felt certain that they were meant to be together, and Glennon ended her marriage with Craig Melton right then, admitting she was in love - all before she and Abby had ever even touched each other.

7 Glennon's Ex-Husband Supports Them

That the blended family all gets along amicably is a testament to the commitment of all three adults to their children's happiness. Abby Wambach has said what a gift it was that Glennon's ex-husband Craig Melton "gave the kids permission to love [her]." Abby and Craig coach Glennon and Craig's daughter Tish's soccer team and they have also played in an adult league together. Setting an example for divorced families everywhere!

6 Abby And Glennon Are Both Activists

Both Abby Wambach and Glennon Doyle are activists for women's empowerment. Glennon Doyle's non-profit Together Rising focuses on turning "collective heartbreak into effective action." The organization promotes initiatives for pregnant women and teens and works for policy change to support women, mothers, and children all over the globe. Glennon is lucky her wife is mission-aligned; Abby sits on the board of Together Rising and their shared passion for activism helps keep their marriage strong.

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5 Glennon And Abby Are Both Sober

Neither Glennon nor Abby is a stranger to addiction. Glennon has spoken frequently in interviews about her teens and early twenties, a time where she lived fast - drinking, partying, doing drugs. She got sober when she was 25 and says it was the best decision she ever made. Abby began drinking heavily after retiring from soccer and got arrested for a DUI in 2015. She quit drinking after that and was newly sober when she met Glennon for the first time.

4 Abby Coparents With Glennon

Glennon has three children from her marriage: Chase, 17, Tish, 14, and Amma, 12. The kids all love Abby and have folded her into their family seamlessly. "She's a 'bonus mom,'" Glennon explains. Abby has said what a joy it is to be a stepmother, having never previously been interested in having kids of her own. The family can frequently be seen on Instagram goofing around at home, and the love among all five of them is totally apparent.

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3 The Couple Have A Boat

Well, they have to find something to do with their combined $9 million net worth! Abby and Glennon live in Naples, Florida, and own. The couple loves to take the boat out on the ocean because it feels "so free," though their home digs ain't bad either: a gorgeous ocean view with a dock they love to sit on and drink tea in the evening, talking about family, love, marriage, politics and everything in between.

2 Abby And Glennon Have Two Dogs

Visitors to Abby Wambach's and Glennon Doyle's Instagrams will be familiar with the furry babies they consider part of their family. Honey the French bulldog can frequently be found snoozing or being cradled like a baby. They added Hattie to the family during the summer of 2020, completing an adorable pair of a big dog and a little dog.

1 Glennon Supported Abby During NYC Marathon

This past year, Abby participated in the NYC Marathon all while Glennon cheered from the sidelines! Considering the notoriety behind the marathon, finishing is a feat in and of itself, however, Abby was surprised at the finish line. Turns out, Shalane Flanagan handed Abby her medal, making the experience one she will certainly remember.

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