Ellen Pompeo Quotes

I'm endlessly fascinated by parenting, marriage, my wife and the ins and outs of marriage.

I found it an interesting portrait of a marriage in exploring notions of how one partner supports the other, whilst not jeopardizing the greater good - which is the family.

There's something honorable about holding out for love and not breaking up for the sake of the baby. I see people get divorced, and there is a part of me that thinks, I wonder how hard they tried?

My mom, Emilie, always taught me to think hard about marriage.

Before we had the kids, my husband and I were traveling a lot and working and really enjoying our lives and each other. We both love the theater and books and travel and so we were really having a lot of fun.

It is important to give your kids that individualized attention while also making time for your marriage and for yourself.

Although we are busy with our own work, we still try and spend time together. At the same time, we give each other space. I think that is the key to a successful marriage.

I didn't know my husband, and then we had two children, and then I fell in love with him.

I will try to be a good husband.

Luckily, I've got a great wife who keeps me in check, who keeps me grounded.

What's the secret to such a long and happy relationship? I don't know. Maybe because I work a lot.

I have a very intense marriage.

Nobody can tell you how to be a good wife or husband.

Every day there is a compromise. Living with somebody requires a lot of understanding. But I love being married. I really love it.

The thing that I think is the most important is taking moments to express your appreciation to your partner. A thank you or a quick kiss can go a long way toward affirming your relationship and commitment to each other. That's not hard to do even when you're juggling insane careers and three kids.

I like to share my life, and spend time with someone I love. That has worked 100 per cent with my wife.

And I would like to marry and have more children. I would like to try and do it right.

I have an amazing spouse; we're a team. He works, and I work, and we sort of do this dance with each other so that we can be present to our kids. But I think the whole 'balance' thing is an illusion; we just embrace the imbalance.

A husband is like a fire - he goes out when unattended.

A sense of humor is great - it goes a long, long way in a marriage.

My mom and dad? Oh, they were a fiery pair. They stayed together for the kids and also because they were hopelessly in love with each other, but they were totally incompatible.

Lovers should also have their days off.

The purpose of my life is being a father to my kids and being a husband to my wife.

I really take pride in the relationship that I have with my husband.

I realize that of all people, I am no expert on parenting or marriage.