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Mike Jackson shared reflections on marriage, emphasizing growth, forgiveness, and faith in a heartfelt Instagram post<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
The post showed Jackson and wife Egypt Sherrod enjoying a romantic getaway together, sharing moments like jet skiing and dancing at a waterfront destination<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
Jackson and Sherrod, who have been married for 15 yers, have previously publicly addressed rumors about their relationship<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Mike Jackson<\/a> is opening up about what he believes it takes for a marriage to stay strong.<\/p>\n The Married to Real Estate<\/em> alum took to Instagram<\/a> on Thursday, March 19 to share some scenes from his and wife Egypt Sherrod<\/a>\u2019s recent getaway and pen a candid message about the lessons he\u2019s learned from their marriage.<\/p>\n \u201cLove, and marriage are not meant to stay still; they are living, breathing journeys that stretch, and shape two people over time,\u201d the caption reads. \u201cAs seasons change, so do the ways we give, take action, receive, and understand love. What begins as passion evolves into patience, grace, and intentional commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n After noting how he believes his religion plays a positive role in his marriage, he shares what he thinks a marriage needs in order to flourish.<\/p>\n \u201cGrowth in marriage means learning each other over and over, again and again, choosing forgiveness over pride, and evolving not just as individuals, but as a unified team guided by faith,\u201d he writes, adding that having \u201chonest conversations\u201d helps love \u201cmature into something enduring and rooted.\u201d<\/p>\n Jackson\u2019s post comes months after fans were questioning the status of the former HGTV stars\u2019 marriage when Sherrod posted a New Year\u2019s update on Instagram, in which she penned a message about her “patience” being tested<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sherrod did not clarify who the post was referring to, and a representative for Sherrod had no comment to share with PEOPLE about it at the time.<\/p>\n Sherrod and Jackson tied the knot<\/a> in September 2010 after six years of dating. Since then, they have welcomed two children<\/a> together, daughters Harper and Kendall. Sherrod is also stepmom to Jackson’s older daughter, Simone, from a previous relationship.<\/p>\n