Mark Consuelos, 55, shared the secret to his three-decade-long marriage with Kelly Ripa during his appearance on iHeartRadio’s I’ve Never Said This Before podcast with Tommy DiDario. The couple celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on May 1, eloping in Las Vegas in 1996 after meeting on the set of All My Children.

Reflecting on his enduring relationship, Mark shared, “One of the great things my dad taught me was — you gotta find somebody who’s going to pull you up, make you better. And I was lucky enough to find someone like that.” His father’s advice has clearly guided the couple’s journey, fostering mutual growth and support throughout the years.

Mark also acknowledged the audience’s deep interest in their relationship, saying, “They watched us fall in love on a soap, and they saw these two characters, like playing boyfriend and girlfriend, and knew we were really, really in love. What you see is what you get.”

The couple, who share three children — Michael, 28, Lola, 24, and Joaquin, 23 — have often reflected on the sense of destiny that connected them from the start. Kelly, speaking on Live with Kelly and Mark, said marrying Mark was the “best thing I’ve ever done in my life.” Mark added, “I feel like it wasn’t even a decision. It was like it was destined to happen.”

From soap opera co-stars to morning show hosts, the pair’s journey highlights love, commitment, and the impact of heartfelt guidance that has stood the test of time.