Thomas Rhett's Crucial Advice to His Younger Self on Confessing Love to Wife Lauren: 'Extremely Important'

Thomas Rhett recently opened up about the origins of his romance with wife Lauren Akins through a heartfelt video. The country star, 35, shared a glimpse of their relationship journey, emphasizing the importance of expressing feelings to someone special.

The couple, who are expecting their fifth child, first connected as children and maintained a close friendship for years. They began dating in high school, experienced a breakup, and eventually reunited in their early twenties.

In his TikTok post, Rhett joined a trending format using music to highlight a pivotal life moment. His message reads: "One day you'll realize you're in love with your best friend. It's VERY important that you tell her that." He captioned the clip simply as: "Piece of advice."

The video features nostalgic moments, including Lauren attending a homecoming with another classmate while a young Thomas Rhett watches, followed by clips of their teenage laughter and transitions to their married life today.

Reflecting on their reunion, Rhett previously shared that he had been in love with Lauren since high school and told her father about his feelings, who encouraged him to confess directly. Rhett recounted asking Lauren for a single kiss to see if feelings were mutual, ultimately leading to their lasting relationship.

The couple married in October 2012 at the age of 22 and now have four daughters: Willa Gray, 10, Ada James, 8, Lennon Love, 5, and Lillie Carolina, 4. Their announcement in August confirmed they are expecting their fifth child.

Thomas Rhett expressed excitement for the growing family, sharing that their daughters are thrilled about the new arrival, and celebrating the joy and blessings in their household.

Author: Chloe Ramirez