Suzanne Somers is an actress best known for her appearance in the 1970s comedy “Three’s Company” before launching her own line of clean beauty products, Suzanne Organics.
The actress was married to Bruce Somers for three years before marrying her present husband of 45 years, retired game show host Alan Hamel.
Hamel and Somers encountered a difficult scenario a decade into their marriage when they returned after a day in town to find their Malibu house devastated by California wildfires.
Despite how awful the scenario was, Somers found hope in it. She was grateful that no one in her family had perished and hoped that surviving the experience would teach her valuable lessons.
Somers and Hamel met on the show “The Anniversary Game,” when Somers was a prize model. Their encounter was described as “love at first sight.”
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After eleven years together, the pair married in 1977. They are still in a loving relationship, although things were not always perfect. When it came time to integrate their families at the start of their marriage, Somers admitted that it was “stepfamily hell.”
The health fanatic has one son from her first marriage, while Hamel has two children from his former marriage to Marilyn Hamel. Somers noted that because mixing families and divorce were new phenomena at the time, there were few discussions on how to adjust peacefully.
The actress said that her parenting approach differed from Hamel’s. “I had a set of rules—no feet on the couch; don’t borrow our clothing without asking; knock before entering and Alan didn’t,” she stated.
Somers also stated that the children were angry and behaved badly, but their ex-spouses’ influence just exacerbated the situation in their homes.
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Somers and Hamel understood they needed to work together to restore peace to their home; thus, things began to improve when they formed a unified front. The couple understood that mending would take time, but through patience and treatment, they were able to reflect and identify what was “holding them back.”
Somers and Hamel were relieved to have surmounted this challenge. Despite the fact that the actress “marveled” at how effectively they connected their families, she knew that no family was flawless, and she did her best to make her marriage work.
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Sommers and Hamel have been married for 45 years, yet their marriage still feels like it is in its honeymoon phase. According to the actress, the key to keeping the spark alive is to pay attention to each other, something she claims most couples fail to do.
But it comes naturally to the relationship. Somers said, “I enjoy hugging him and stroking his hair.” He always tells me I’m gorgeous, and we sleep holding hands. “It’s the most lovely aspect of my life.”
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They occasionally hold hands all night, according to the actress. Consistent date evenings are another way the couple keeps their marriage alive.
Somers said that she had a date night every day. They get together every now and then at a local pub, have a heavy drink, and dance. On nights when she is at home, she will prepare a wonderful supper with cocktails, and they will dance about the house.
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Somers spends a normal Sunday in her vegetable garden, but her favorite space in her house is the dining room, where her family of 18 can sit around the table, talk, and eat.
In their later years, the couple discovered the type of life they desired. They learned they liked peaceful nights together after spending much of their time traveling on back-to-back trips and attending many speaking engagements.
Somers says that the years they’ve spent together have only brought them closer and made them more comfortable with each other. This has helped them keep things “romantic and passionate.”
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Somers also surprised folks by admitting that she and her husband have sex twice a day. Later interviews revealed that the actress intended to show people that it was possible to have that type of intimacy in the later phases of a relationship.
Somers and Hamel both claimed that their long-lasting youth is due to an organic diet, vitamins, and stress-relieving yoga. The couple’s connection stems from their frequent affirmations of one another. Even though Somers’ physique has altered over the years, her husband constantly reminds her how beautiful she is, which she values.
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Somers and Hamel are now grandparents to six children, ranging in age from 12 to 23. The actress enjoys being a grandma most for the pure love she exchanges with her grandchildren since “they don’t know blood.”
Somers is happy with how connected her mixed family is after years of conflict, and having them all gathered together seems like her greatest triumph.
Somers and Hamel have been married for over 50 years, and she was asked whether there was anything she wishes she had known earlier in her marriage.
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The “Three’s Company” veteran admitted there was no such thing as a perfect marriage since she and Hamel would “fight like dogs” during the start of their relationship.
But once they married, they encountered the hardships of co-founding a business and combining families, which taught them even more lessons. They always loved one another and never gave up, and they were happier than ever 50 years later.