It doesn’t matter if you’re a fan of Jon Bon Jovi or not, you have to admit that he has had quite a ride. In his heyday, he would perform in front of tens of thousands of people and the stage show was nothing short of amazing. It included everything from strobes to smoke and pyrotechnic explosions. They would continue to play for hours and move from one popular song to another. All the while, his loving fans were screaming until they couldn’t scream any longer and young women were literally throwing themselves at his feet.
With all of this going on in his career, what was he doing in his personal life? It may come as a surprise to you that he wasn’t living the high life, similar to the way that many other rock legends were doing. Rather, he was slipping off to Las Vegas and secretly marrying his high school sweetheart. It is a page right out of a fairytale but it is something that really teaches us something, especially when you consider the success of their marriage.
When you look at celebrities from Hollywood and rock stars, you will find that there are not many who had a marriage that stood the test of time. Bon Jovi’s 28-year marriage, however, really shows that it is a matter of true love to his wife, Doretha Hurley. They grew up together in a New Jersey town and met in high school. Since their marriage, they have four children between the ages of 13 and 24.
You might be wondering what the secret is to their happy marriage. Many couples struggle to get from one year to the next and they aren’t facing the pressure of having millions of fans worship you.
“I just know I got it right the first time,” Bon Jovi says with a shrug.
He says there are a number of factors associated with his success. They have been together a long time so they know each other very well. His wife is secure in their relationship and is not threatened by the many women who try to get his attention.
Additionally, they seem to be well suited for each other. Jon Bon Jovi has a creative side and seems to never slow down ““with all kind of things flying, and the seams are all splitting,” while Hurley “(follows) me with the glue and the thread and the needle, keeping it all together.”
Many people think that some celebrity marriages are perfect from the start. After looking at this 28 year marriage, it looks like they got it right the first time.