Heidi Montag Reveals What Makes Her Marriage to Spencer Pratt ‘Really Unique’ (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag.Photo:Heidi Montag/Instagram

Heidi Montag/Instagram

In celebration of Valentine’s Day,PEOPLEcaught up with celebrities for What I Know Now: The Love Edition. In the series, stars likeHeidi MontagandSpencer Prattopen up what they’ve learned about dating, marriage, relationships and falling — and staying — in love over the years. Read on for a dose of romance.Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt’s relationship has had its fair share of ups and downs.After first meeting at a nightclub in L.A. in 2006, the two went on to star alongside each other onThe Hillswhere their couple name “Speidi” was born. They tied the knot a few years later and despite some struggles — including a divorce filing that was later called off  — the two are now stronger than ever. Their bond has been evident as they face one of their biggest challenges yet: losing their home in thePacific Palisades fireon Jan. 8.Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt in 2008.BRIAN LINDENSMITH/Patrick McMullan via GettyMontag tells PEOPLE that the secret to their lasting relationship has been to “always” prioritize each other and their family, which now includessons Gunner, 7, and Ryker, 2. “We put each other first,” she says.Her advice for other couples includes “laughing whenever you can and trying to keep positivity in there,” she says, “but also being realistic with what you’re facing and having to deal with, and appreciating each other for what you do.“Good communication is key, she adds, “That’s important.”Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag and their two sons.Heidi Montag/InstagramWhile reflecting on their almost 20-year love story, Montag says she and Pratt have learned to navigate the “unique” circumstances of their marriage.“Spencer and I have a really unique relationship where we’re usually with each other throughout the day,” she says. “Some couples, or most, I would say, probably go to work in separate jobs and our work has always been really intertwined, which keeps us so on the same page and usually dealing with the same things.”“Some couples don’t work well together,” she says.  “I have friends that are like, ‘Wow, you guys work so well together.’ So for us, that’s always been part of it. We’re just in every part of each other’s worlds.”The couple’s unwavering support of one another has been on display in weeks since the fire broke out. Pratt has been rallying his followers on social media to stream Montag’s cult-classic pop albumSuperficialin an effort to both celebrate the project’s 15th anniversary and raise additional funds to help their family.“Spencer’s always been that way from the beginning of our relationship,” Montag says. “But I’m so glad that people can finally appreciate that in him. He always has been my biggest cheerleader.”

In celebration of Valentine’s Day,PEOPLEcaught up with celebrities for What I Know Now: The Love Edition. In the series, stars likeHeidi MontagandSpencer Prattopen up what they’ve learned about dating, marriage, relationships and falling — and staying — in love over the years. Read on for a dose of romance.

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt’s relationship has had its fair share of ups and downs.

After first meeting at a nightclub in L.A. in 2006, the two went on to star alongside each other onThe Hillswhere their couple name “Speidi” was born. They tied the knot a few years later and despite some struggles — including a divorce filing that was later called off  — the two are now stronger than ever. Their bond has been evident as they face one of their biggest challenges yet: losing their home in thePacific Palisades fireon Jan. 8.

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt in 2008.BRIAN LINDENSMITH/Patrick McMullan via Getty

BRIAN LINDENSMITH/Patrick McMullan via Getty

Montag tells PEOPLE that the secret to their lasting relationship has been to “always” prioritize each other and their family, which now includessons Gunner, 7, and Ryker, 2. “We put each other first,” she says.

Her advice for other couples includes “laughing whenever you can and trying to keep positivity in there,” she says, “but also being realistic with what you’re facing and having to deal with, and appreciating each other for what you do.”

Good communication is key, she adds, “That’s important.”

Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag and their two sons.Heidi Montag/Instagram

While reflecting on their almost 20-year love story, Montag says she and Pratt have learned to navigate the “unique” circumstances of their marriage.

“Spencer and I have a really unique relationship where we’re usually with each other throughout the day,” she says. “Some couples, or most, I would say, probably go to work in separate jobs and our work has always been really intertwined, which keeps us so on the same page and usually dealing with the same things.”

“Some couples don’t work well together,” she says.  “I have friends that are like, ‘Wow, you guys work so well together.’ So for us, that’s always been part of it. We’re just in every part of each other’s worlds.”

The couple’s unwavering support of one another has been on display in weeks since the fire broke out. Pratt has been rallying his followers on social media to stream Montag’s cult-classic pop albumSuperficialin an effort to both celebrate the project’s 15th anniversary and raise additional funds to help their family.

“Spencer’s always been that way from the beginning of our relationship,” Montag says. “But I’m so glad that people can finally appreciate that in him. He always has been my biggest cheerleader.”

source: people.com