Ina Garten, the celebrity chef known for her simple recipes and lasting relationship with husband Jeffrey Garten, recently shared a surprising revelation during her press tour for her memoir, Be Ready When The Luck Happens. Speaking at the Kennedy Center, Garten discussed the temporary break she and Jeffrey took from their marriage in the ’70s.
Garten attributed their break to her difficult childhood and the need to find herself. After working in nuclear policy, she ventured into the food industry, prompting her to express the desire for independence to Jeffrey. They agreed to therapy during this time apart.
Reflecting on the experience, Garten acknowledges the risk but understands how crucial it was for their marriage. The break allowed them to reassess their relationship and find common ground, leading to a stronger bond. Garten’s advice for relationship breaks is to approach them with intention and structured guidelines to facilitate growth and reconciliation.
