Nia Long Says That She Is Not A Fan Of Marriage

In a recent interview on the Best Man star, who has been in a long term relationship with former pro-baller Ime Udoka for more than a decade. She opened up about how she really feels about marriage. "Love is complicated, let's just start there. And then you start a marriage, which I've never been married. And there's a reason for that because I don't know that I need to say 'I do' to prove to you that I love you. But also, what does marriage really [mean]… that you own me now and I own you? I don't get that part." The mom and actress explained that although she can understand spiritual beliefs getting married, it's not something that she has to do. "I understand the religious aspect of marriage. That is beautiful and it's fantastical and it's dreamy and it's every girl's fantasy to have that moment. But I don't know that I need that to feel like I'm in a partnership that's working." Although the couple has been engaged since 2015 and also shares a son together,

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in a previous statement pregarding rumors of a secret marriage, Nia had this to say: "Marriage is not a priority. We're happy, I'm happy, the kids are fantastic." In an interview with She explained that when it comes to relationships, she's a fan of everyone doing what's best for them. In her case, that means taking a few moments away from her family to have some self care. "I think everybody has to define their relationship for themselves. Like, everyone has a different understanding, a different agreement. And you have to do what works for your particular family." "I think any key to any relationship is, give your partner the room to be who he needs to be, who she needs to be, and if it means you're taking a break to do that? Take the break! I know I sometimes just leave the house and I don't tell anyone where I'm going and I'm like, 'OK guys I'll be back.' Because I've learned that if I don't take care of myself first, nothing else in the house runs smoothly."