At first glance, it makes sense to ask the question, "Is there anything Chip and Joanna Gaines can't do?" No matter what type of avenue the duo is exploring, the Gaines seem like they have a picture-perfect view of the world! Chip and Joanna's world is pretty compartmentalized; the Gaines are known for their gigantic, multi-purpose empire, and the couple has invested a great deal in that empire - financially and emotionally.
Chip and Joanna have bared their souls to their fans by letting the world understand that love is the foundation of their empire!
Chip and Joanna aren't just masters of aesthetically pleasing matters; they are also well versed in matters of the heart. The bond within the Gaines' marriage is as evident as ever. We're ready to explore exactly how Chip and Joanna let love conquer all.
15 Personality Is Personal
If Chip and Joanna's story inspires dreams of meeting your 'person', you may rest assured that it took time for Joanna to see Chip as her other half!
Joanna's past love interests were the total opposite of Chip; he did not fit the description of her type! His extroverted personality traits initially made his future wife look the other way!
Maybe we shouldn't write off that next cutie yet.
14 Chip Made Joanna Want To Dream
If it's impossible to see your dream partner by your side in the long run, supporting your aspirations, maybe they aren't the right choice! Sure, life isn't an amazing rom-com, but it should be romantic.
Sometimes it's hard to see visions of "that forever person" right off the bat. It might've taken time for Joanna to developed a vision of Chip being a part of her future, but Chip made 'Jo' dream big!
13 Growth Makes The Gaines Marriage Go
A detailed description of Chip and Joanna's relationship journey isn't needed to tell that these two are still so in love after nearly 20 years! The Gaines may have a stable celeb marriage, but Joanna was aware from the beginning that she would need to do some inner work on herself to help her relationship progress.
She revealed Chip has "taught [her] to resist making snap judgments", according to Country Living.
12 Disagreements Don't Mean Doom
Having disagreements with a partner can be a scary element of the relationship, especially if the relationship is new, but there will always be problems in a relationship, no matter how long you've been together!
Chip and Joanna have discovered a way to weather those storms; they understand that having disagreements doesn't mean divorce papers need to be drawn up. It means that patience is needed.
11 'Romance' Isn't The Only Word That Starts With An 'R'
Sure, keeping the flames of love alive is an important component within Chip and Joanna's union, but the duo knows it takes more than simply romance to maintain their solid status!
A vital component of the Gaines' marriage is the mutual desire to look out for one another and respect each other. Love and respect are how these two do marriage.
10 'Business Lessons' Can Inspire Personal Lessons
Chip and Joanna's popular series showcases their passion for making homes livable and lovable again while providing fans with peeks into their private life. Fixer Upper has a high priority in their marriage, but their professional life doesn't hinder or overshadow their personal life!
9 Family Time Is Private Time
Privacy is an important factor when you're a celeb, and it's certainly a non-negotiable element of self-care when you're part of a celebrity couple!
The lines can suddenly become blurry when kids are involved, and the Gaines know this to be true. Chip and Joanna attempt to limit the on-camera time for the sake of their children.
8 There's No Replacement For A Solid Relationship
Chip and Joanna accept no substitutions when it comes to maintaining the health of their marriage!
The Gaines understand that they have a lot at stake within their relationship; being global superstars with big specials on networks is a full-time job, but in order to stay successful, they must remain close in their marriage. This keeps them motivated in their jobs. Chip believes their "yin and yang" natures are complementary!
7 Marriage Requires More Maintenance Than Houses Do
Chip realizes he has a job to fulfill off-site, far from the set of Fixer Upper. He has another job that means more than his famous job flipping houses!
The ring on his finger always reminds him to stay grounded in reality. Chip considers his 'title' of being Joanna's husband to be his most important 'job.'
6 Chip Acts As A Champion
It takes two to make a thing go right, as the song says, and Chip knows the secret of making his marriage with Joanna thrive!
Chip keeps the notion in mind that a man can change, and he believes he knew he was finally ready for marriage when he realized he should always be Joanna's cheerleader.
5 Media Doesn't Play A Big Role In Their Marriage
Here's an ingredient to Chip and Joanna's healthy marriage we may want to turn off!
The Gaines don't believe they 'gain' anything from owning a television. Can you believe Chip and Joanna don't own a TV?
We can tell there isn't a lot of major distraction going on in their house, which takes the focus off the health of the marriage!
4 Age Does Matter
With age, additional wisdom can come!
Living more life can provide us all with new lessons to file away for later, which is a practice that may have worked to Chip's benefit.
When he was younger, marriage wasn't on his mind and he was perplexed by his friends' decisions to marry at such young ages. Waiting may be good!
3 Dating Is A 'Do' On The Duo's List
We've all heard the common trope that relationships can turn cold once a ring is on a finger! Chip and Joanna have chosen not to believe the hype - they keep the fun in things by going on lots of dates.
Date night remains a major "do" for the couple, and it is a staple on their calendar.
2 Love Can Always Come Later
If you don't feel ready to say those crucial words yet, don't give up hope, because your "Chip" (or Joanna) is still around the corner!
When Chip told Joanna he loved her for the first time, she didn't give him the response he might've been expecting. It wasn't because she was shocked; she just didn't feel ready to say it back to Chip until a little later.
1 Time Isn't Always Of The Essence For The Gaines
Believe it or not, Joanna had reason to believe Chip wouldn't be her guy after they met!
Early on in their relationship, Chip exhibited some behavior that might be considered a deal-breaker for some. Joanna's future husband was nearly two hours late to a date! Most importantly, this date was their very first!
Joanna later joked she "didn't know why" she gave him another chance.
Sources: Country Living, Insider, Today, E!, Parade, HGTV