There’s a lot more to love than just saying “I do.” Joe Scarborough, before tying the knot with Mika Brzezinski in 2018, gave fans a glimpse into their relationship’s dynamics. It wasn’t all sunshine and roses—there were challenges, but they tackled them head-on. Let’s dive into what Joe shared about their communication style and how they navigated obstacles together.
Joe's Journey: From First to Third Marriage
Before Joe Scarborough walked down the aisle with Mika Brzezinski, he had two marriages under his belt. Joe, now 61, was married to Melanie Hinton from 1986 to 1999. Then came Susan Warren, a union that lasted from 2001 to 2013. Amidst rumors swirling around their relationship, the Morning Joe cohosts, Joe and Mika, made their engagement official in May 2017. It was a step into a new chapter filled with excitement, anticipation, and, of course, a bit of drama.
Fighting the Good Fight
Even the best relationships have their fair share of disagreements, and Joe was candid about that. Just a few months before the big day, he admitted, “We still fight a lot.” This admission wasn’t about hiding the cracks; it was about embracing the reality of relationships. Joe opened up to People in August 2017, sharing his past mistakes and how he learned from them.
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“I’ve always been driven at work, but when I got home, I didn’t want to deal with conflict. I’d become passive-aggressive, thinking, ‘Whatever you want to do, fine,’” Joe revealed. “That approach really hurt me in previous relationships. Over time, differences grew, and eventually, things blew up. With Mika, though, we’ve learned that if there’s a problem, we need to put it on the table immediately. If it gets ugly, so be it. You face it head-on and fight through it.”
Clearing the Air Before the Cameras Roll
One of the unique aspects of Joe and Mika’s relationship is their shared professional life. They cohost Morning Joe, which means their personal lives often intersect with their professional responsibilities. Thankfully, this setup has a silver lining.
“Here’s the thing: we always knew we had to resolve any issues by 6 a.m. the next morning,” Joe explained. “Why? Because Mika has the worst poker face in the history of television. She wears her heart on her sleeve. If she went on air angry with me, everyone would know it. So, we’ve made it a point to never go to bed mad at each other.”
In November 2018, Joe and Mika tied the knot in a private ceremony at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Mika shared with Vanity Fair that they wanted their wedding to be intimate and simple, a stark contrast to their public lives. “Everything we do is out in the open, so we wanted this day to be private until it was over. We wanted to celebrate quietly with the people who mean the most to us. And hey, our show is like a daily cocktail party, so this felt different,” she said.
Blending Families
Joe brings his children Joey, Andrew, Kate, and Jack from his previous marriages, while Mika is a proud mom to daughters Carlie and Emilie from her marriage to Jim Hoffer, which ended in 2016. Together, they’ve created a blended family that’s as unique as their professional partnership.
Since their secret ceremony, Joe and Mika have continued to cohost Morning Joe with Willie Geist. They’ve also shared moments from their life together on social media. However, insiders have hinted that the cracks in their relationship might be showing. “Being together all the time is just too much,” one source said. “Their on-air bickering has escalated into full-blown arguments.”
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