Ina Garten, the beloved chef and host of the popular cooking show “Barefoot Contessa,” has always been open about her love for her husband, Jeffrey Garten. The couple met when they were just 15 years old, and have been together for more than five decades. Even after all these years, Jeffrey still sends Ina romantic notes, proving that true love really does last a lifetime.
Ina and Jeffrey grew up in the same town in Connecticut and attended the same high school. They fell in love at a young age and continued their relationship while attending college on opposite coasts. Despite the distance, their love for each other never wavered, and they were married in 1968.
Throughout their marriage, Ina and Jeffrey have been each other’s biggest supporters. While Ina pursued her career as a chef and cookbook author, Jeffrey worked as a dean at the Yale School of Management and later as the Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade in the Clinton administration.
Despite their busy schedules, Ina and Jeffrey have always made time for each other. Ina has credited their long and happy marriage to their mutual respect and admiration for each other, as well as their shared love for food, travel, and adventure.
But it’s not just their shared passions that have kept their relationship strong. Jeffrey still sends Ina romantic notes to this day, even after 53 years of marriage. In a 2020 interview with People magazine, Ina revealed that Jeffrey often writes her little love notes and leaves them around the house for her to find.
“He leaves me a love note every morning,” Ina said. “Not just, ‘I love you,’ but something really nice.”
Ina and Jeffrey’s love story is a testament to the power of true love and the importance of nurturing a relationship over time. Even after more than five decades together, they still find ways to show their love and appreciation for each other. Their example is an inspiration to anyone seeking a long and happy relationship, and a reminder that true love really can last a lifetime.