Star Jones is not here for the way modern dating operates, and she said so out loud. The Divorce Court presiding judge told Us Weekly that open marriages“do not work”and that situationships are nonsense, adding that there’s no such thing as making a third party part of your marriage. It’s the kind of blunt verdict you’d expect from someone who spends her days ruling on other people’s breakups.
What makes her take carry weight is that her own marriage backs it up. Jones has been married to Ricardo Lugo since 2018, and this weekend marks 11 years since their first date. Their secret: a 24-hour rule. They cannot stay mad at each other longer than a day, and she says they have to figure it out rather than retreating into separate corners. She also believes in being“equally yoked”with a partner in values, goals, and communication.
The timing couldn’t be better. Jones just won her first Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Daytime Personality with bailiff Corey Jovan, and Divorce Court has been renewed for season 29. So whether you agree with her dating hot takes or not, she’s having a week worth celebrating. What’s your rule for settling an argument with your partner? Tell us in the comments.
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