Kelly Ripa Opens Up About Her Marriage Deal-Breaker With Mark Consuelos

It’s not every day you get to hear the inside scoop on what makes a long-lasting marriage tick, right? Well, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have been married for 28 years, and they’re sharing some pretty candid insights into what keeps their relationship thriving. One thing Kelly made crystal clear? There’s one thing that could completely derail their relationship, and it’s all about trust and boundaries.

During the Tuesday, February 11, episode of Live, Kelly, now 54, opened up about what she considers a "deal-breaker" in her relationship with Mark, who’s 53. She revealed that after nearly three decades together, they’ve figured out that neither one of them wants to know where the other is at all times. In fact, Kelly said, “The last thing I want to know is where you are at all times.” This conversation was sparked by a Wall Street Journal article discussing how 21 percent of couples are against location-sharing. It seems Kelly and Mark are part of that group.

Mark chimed in with a resounding agreement, telling Kelly, “I don’t need to know that. I know where you are here, and that’s enough for me.” He went on to explain that he’s usually upstairs in his den if Kelly needs him at home. He added that he finds it a little odd if someone asks for your location while dating. Instead, Mark believes the person should offer it themselves, saying, “Hey, I’m going to share my location with you.”

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Why Location-Sharing Can Be a Deal-Breaker

Kelly emphasized that needing to know someone’s location is a non-starter for her. “Where do they think you are though? I can tell them where you are,” she said. To Kelly, it’s all about trust. “It’s a deal-breaker for me if you need to know where I am. I’m where I told you I am, and you don’t need to know anything more than that.”

But there was one instance where Kelly did need Mark to know her whereabouts. She recounted a story about getting lost while hiking alone in Colorado. “I went hiking by myself in Colorado, and he said, ‘Don’t do it,’ and I said, ‘I know where I am,’” Kelly admitted. Of course, she ended up getting lost. Mark suggested she share her location with him, but Kelly confessed that she couldn’t bring herself to do it. “It was like a generational divide where I became my grandmother. Mark was like, ‘Share your location with me, and I’ll guide you home,’ but I just couldn’t do that,” she explained.

Despite the stress of the situation, Mark managed to guide her back safely. “You walked me through it, but it was very stressful for us,” Kelly recalled.

Love Week Highlights

This conversation happened during the couple’s "Love Week" on Live, a series of episodes where they explore ways to keep the spark alive in their relationship. They’ve played fun games identifying romantic phrases via emojis and even sat down with a therapist to discuss maintaining a healthy connection over the years.

On the Wednesday, February 12, episode, Dr. Terri Cole suggested an exercise where couples identify things they “like” about each other after years together. Mark had nothing but praise for Kelly, gushing, “I really, really like how smart you are and how much you make me laugh.”

Kelly returned the love, sweetly sharing, “I honestly was going to say I can’t think of a thing I don’t like about him.” She added, “I like how grown up he is. He’s a very pragmatic person, and he’s an empath, and I like all those things … and he also makes me laugh … a lot!” The audience couldn’t help but “aww” at her heartfelt response.

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Building a Strong Foundation

Kelly and Mark have crafted a marriage built on mutual respect and understanding. They’ve developed what they call “immunity sessions,” where they agree to answer questions honestly without fear of upsetting each other. This practice has helped them navigate the ups and downs of life together.

Their journey began when they met on the set of All My Children. Love blossomed quickly, and they eloped to Las Vegas, tying the knot on May 1, 1996. Their family grew over the years, welcoming son Michael in June 1997, daughter Lola in June 2001, and rounding out their family with son Joaquin in February 2003.