Gabrielle Union And Dwyane Wade Talk Marriage In Essence

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade snagged the cover of Essence magazine‘s February issue – the love month! Gabrielle and her Miami Heat star dish on their thoughts about marriage. With teammate Chris Bosh married and expecting a child with Adrienne and Lebron James engagement to Savannah Brinson over the New Years, the once divorced basketball star is no rush.

Dwyane shares with Essence,

“We’re not rushing it. Both of us have been married before, and we understand that if we choose to marry again, we want it to be right. We both took failing at marriage hard. The next time it’s gotta be forever.”

Just in case you need more evidence that this couple may stand the test of time, Essence shares the overview of their lasting bond,

“Spend any amount of time with actress Gabrielle Union and Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade and it quickly becomes clear that their relationship is nothing like the complicated ties you see on reality TV. The super-hot stars are both on the top of their game professionally and physically–with Union remaining in high demand over the course of her 16-year career and Wade widely regarded as one of the best players in the NBA. But their love has come at a steep price. When the couple’s courtship started, the blogs lit up with rumors and accusations. But love rises above the chatter. That’s how you know it’s real. ”

Check out the full interview when the issue hits newstands on January 12th!

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