Hilarie Burton has opened up about her marriage with Jeffrey Dean Morgan, revealing the secret to their successful relationship. In her book Grimoire Girl, the actress explains how her husband serves as her inspiration in her work. She admires his dedication to breaking stereotypes and his commitment to honoring the characters and stories he portrays. Working together on The Walking Dead was a special experience for both of them, and it reminded Hilarie of how fortunate she is to have him in her life.

Despite their busy schedules as working actors, the couple values the time they spend together even more. Hilarie appreciates the passion that comes with their hellos and goodbyes when Jeff is on the road for work. She views their marriage as a union between two independent and strong individuals.

When tensions arise between them, Hilarie has a secret weapon to resolve conflicts – tomatoes. She involves her son in the process of crushing Italian tomatoes for spaghetti sauce or chili, asking him to make a wish or set an intention with each tomato he squeezes.

It serves as a form of love magic to calm down her husband during arguments. Regardless of whether it is the spell or the act of feeling loved when being cooked for, this method seems to work for them. Hilarie and Jeffrey have always kept their relationship private, surprising many when they got married in 2019. Despite rumors of a previous marriage and divorce, the couple knew their truth and did not feel the need to correct any misconceptions. They have been living as husband and wife for over a decade, building a family, a farm, and finding their community. Their wedding was a private and magical event, and Hilarie expressed her love and gratitude for Jeffrey and their close friends and family. To learn more about their romance from the beginning, fans can dive into Hilarie Burton's book Grimoire Girl.