Trista Rehn was a 29-year-old physical therapist when she joined the first season of ABC’s dating show, The Bachelor. The Indianapolis, Indiana, native was the runner-up. Her popularity with fans led the network to choose her to lead the first season of The Bachelorette in 2003. She fell in love with Ryan Sutter, and they married later that year.
Ahead of their twenty-second wedding anniversary, the reality star looked back on their enduring marriage. She shared advice for staying together and revealed a secret marriage deal breaker. Keep reading to find out how they’ve kept their marriage strong for over two decades.
Ryan Sutter Accidentally Sparks Divorce Rumors
Trista Sutter has remained an important part of the Bachelor Nation. She pops up from time to time on various shows in the franchise.
She competed on Season 3 of Fox’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. The toughest part was being away from her husband and their two children: Blakesley, 16, and Max, 18. Trista recently unleashed her mama bear in defense of her kids.
The former Bachelorette star wasn’t away from home long but it was too long for her husband. Ryan Sutter sparked divorce rumors with strange social media posts about Trista’s absence. But the speculation turned out to be unfounded, and their marriage is as strong as ever.
Bachelorette Star Shares Marriage Advice
Trista and Ryan Sutter have had their share of ups and downs, but they’ve made it through them together.
She recently took to social media to answer one of the most common questions they get: What is the secret to a successful marriage?
After over twenty years of marriage, Trista Sutter has it mostly all figured out. She used throwback photos of her long marriage as the backdrop to each piece of advice.
Her first piece of advice was “there’s got to be chemistry.” The couple previously addressed how they keep things fresh in the bedroom. She added, “How could I not be attracted to this hottie?”
Her next advice was to “choose your battles.” She told fans to prioritize “what and when you need to put on blinders.”
Supporting each other’s careers was another tip for a successful marriage. Trista and Ryan Sutter moved their family to Denver, Colorado, in 2023 for Ryan’s career as a firefighter.
The Bachelorette encouraged married couples to remember their vows. All of that is great advice, but Trista shared one tip she considers a deal breaker in marriage.
Trista Sutter Reveals Deal Breaker With Ryan
Trista Sutter almost didn’t marry Ryan. She wouldn’t have if they didn’t agree on an extremely important issue.
“Shared values” was another piece of advice she shared for a lasting marriage.
“If he hadn’t wanted to been a dad, that would’ve been a dealbreaker,” she confessed. Luckily, Ryan and Trista shared the desire to have a family.
What advice would you give for a successful marriage?
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger