“You spend a lot of time learning what’s been helpful and what hasn’t been,” he told People. “We all have patterns, hang-ups or baggage that repeat and echo, so I’ve really been able to kind of identify where I need improvement and what works. I also really see the value and strength behind saying ‘I’m sorry.’ If you’re able in those vulnerable moments to stay calm and listen, I think that opens up a door in a very healthy way.”
As for those two other little words that pack a lot of value and strength when you say them to the right person, Evans said swapping vows was still “absolutely” something he wanted to do.
“When you read about most of the best artists,” he said, they were proudest of “the relationships, the families they created, the love they found, the love they shared. Those things are the most important. I love the idea of tradition and ceremony. I had a lot of that in my life, so the idea of creating that, I can’t think of anything better.”
And as the pair now edge toward their first anniversary, they’ve already marked a few milestones along the way. Keep reading to relive their marvelous romance.
