Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo have a love story that has stood the test of time. The couple first met in 1979, fell in love, and married in 1982. Now, more than forty years later, their marriage is still going strong, and they are happy to share the simple things that keep their love alive.
Recently, the couple opened up about their marriage during an event in New York City. They revealed that staying together for so long is not about having a perfect relationship, but about understanding each other and making sure they grow together. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo raised two children together, their two daughters, Haley and Hana, and now have grandchildren in their family.
Pat Benatar and husband Neil Giraldo celebrate 40 years of marriage
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Pat Benatar and her husband, Neil Giraldo, have shared the secret to their long-lasting marriage. For over four decades, their beautiful relationship has been standing on patience, open communication, and a mutual appreciation for each other’s personal space. Although they are together nearly all the time, at home and work, the couple revealed that they know when to give each other room to breathe.
They also noted that they ensure to allow each other to concentrate on the work at hand quietly without interrupting. According to the couple, one of the habits that fuel their happiness is not going to bed mad at each other. They have made it a rule from the start of their marriage to resolve disputes quickly.
Marriage and career
Benatar and Giraldo teamed up professionally when Giraldo became Benatar’s lead guitarist, and together, they made some of the greatest songs in history. The two were recognized in 2022 when they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo’s passion for making music together is not slowing down. Shortly after finishing their last tour, the couple announced plans to travel again, this time alongside Bryan Adams on his Roll with the Punches Tour. Benatar and Giraldo are also working on a children’s book, My Grandma and Grandpa Rock!, which is set to be released later this year.