“Pieces In A Chessboard”: Dwyane Wade’s Wife Gabrielle Union Brings Up Her Therapist To Disclose Marriage Secrets

Dwyane Wade is one of the biggest names in the world of sports. But, apart from his “flashy” displays during his time in the NBA, his relationship is one that has been in the public eye for quite a while. He and actress Gabrielle Union have one of the most high-profile marriages in the United States. And, recently, Union talked about the secret to her successful relationship.

Gabrielle Union has always been candid and straightforward about her marriage to D-Wade. The two have been together for nine years now and she opened up about it on Chelsea Handler’s podcast, Dear Chelsea.

Gabrielle Union shared the secret to her successful relationship with Dwyane Wade

In this day and age marriage is a tough journey to navigate. But, one celebrity couple that in many ways has been a shining example is Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union. The success they have had in their nine-year relationship gives hope when some don’t even last longer than a year.

One of the reasons why they have had such a loving and caring relationship is down to how candid and open they are about it. Well, recently Union shared some of the secrets to their success, including a great piece of advice she received from one of her therapists.

She explains that showing up in a relationship is a choice. That one must be physically present as well as considerate of the other person. And, most importantly there is no winning or losing in the same.

“I think it’s a choice every day and I’ve heard this before. But, it really legit is! It’s a choice every day to show up and to be kind and to be there… physically there… and to consider the other person truly and deeply and completely. Not just when it’s convenient for me and to not look at our marriage or the moves in our marriage as pieces in a chessboard where one of us is going to win and one of us is going to lose.”

It certainly is sound advice from Union and her therapist, and advice they have had to take very seriously. With the spotlight always being on them it is tough work, and that they have maintained their relationship is nothing short of amazing.

D-Wade and Gabrielle Union have faced their fair share of struggles in their marriage

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union certainly have a great relationship, but that does not mean they haven’t had their struggles. The two have endured quite a bit in their nine years together, and the constant spotlight hasn’t helped. From D-Wade fathering a child with another woman to Union’s own difficulties getting pregnant.

Things haven’t been easy. Nevertheless, they have continued to thrive and have waded through these problems by working together.

Their efforts to stick together and get through their differences show great character and strength. Their relationship is definitely one that many can only hope to emulate.