“We’ve known each other for about 15 years, basically half of our life. And we’ve always been that consistent person in each other’s life. We always were there for each other.” “It was like consistent communication.” “We push each other to be better. We both give each other tough love. It’s never what we want to hear. But it’s always what we need to hear. We never try to sugarcoat anything.” “My love language, I would say quality time and probably physical touch.” “Definitely physical touch. That’s her love language. Back scratches is her love language. For me, my love language, I probably would say words of affirmation.” “I’m not very lovey-dovey in my words of affirmation, but I think just through my support during the season and my tough love — He doesn’t see it as affirmation, but it is.” “Do I see it as affirmation? That’s a great question. You always appreciate someone for always being real with you. I’m the super laid back, calm one. When calmness is needed, it’s a hundred percent going to be me.” “Yeah, but sometimes he’s too calm. Which is also like, What’s wrong with you?” “On the court, it’s totally different. My role on the court is to be fiery, to play with my heart on my sleeve and show that passion and that competitiveness. But me as a person is super chill, super laid back, kind of just going with the flow. Whatever happens, I’m going to figure it out.” “I’ve got to win every argument, every conversation.” “She’s super competitive. Becoming parents probably changed our relationship, for sure, for the better.” “You always hear that kids can tear you guys apart or it’s so hard, this and that. But we’ve honestly gotten closer, so it’s helped us.”