It’s been just two years since Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello tied the knot, but these two lovebirds are clearly in it for the long haul. Despite their relatively short marriage, Joe recently opened up about how being with Sofia has completely transformed his perspective on love. Even though adjusting to married life has been a journey, it's one he embraces wholeheartedly.

Joe Manganiello's Heartfelt Take on Marriage

Speaking candidly in a recent interview with Cigar Aficionado, Joe, now 41, shared some deeply personal insights about what it means to be married to Sofia. "The biggest adjustment in marriage? Realizing that someone who isn’t related to you could possibly love you that much," he admitted, his voice filled with awe. "She's it for me. People talk about how marriage is ‘work,’ but here’s the truth—life is hard. Having someone by your side to help you navigate through it is the greatest gift you could ever receive." Talk about romance!

Secrets to Their Happy Marriage

These two have clearly found the magic formula for a thriving relationship. An insider close to the couple recently spilled the beans, saying, “Joe and Sofia have figured out what works for them. Joe lets Sofia take the lead because she’s naturally more assertive. And he’s always one step ahead, giving her what she needs before she even asks.” Sounds like a winning combination to me!

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Sofia, the beloved star of Modern Family, at 45, is all about balance in their relationship. “She knows she’s got a big personality, and Joe is more low-key,” the insider revealed. “But even though Joe doesn’t crave attention, Sofia makes sure he feels special every single day.” It’s this mutual respect and understanding that keeps their bond strong.

Love Notes and Anniversary Gifts

Joe isn’t shy about expressing his love in unique ways. For their first anniversary, he went above and beyond by penning an entire book for Sofia. “I wrote her a 40-page book as a gift for our first anniversary,” he told Cosmopolitan. “It was all about how we met, our courtship, and everything in between. I adore my wife.” Talk about making a statement!

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Planning for the Future

Sofia has also been open about her dreams of expanding their family. “My husband is a few years younger than me, and he really wants kids,” she shared with The Edit. “We’re trying to figure out our next steps. The idea of starting over again doesn’t scare me, but let’s be real—it’s not like it’s going to happen naturally, right?” Sofia already has a 25-year-old son, Manolo, from her previous marriage to Joe Gonzalez, which lasted from 1991 to 1993.

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She also reflected on the differences in motherhood between the U.S. and Latin America. “It’s funny to see some of my girlfriends raising young kids,” she added. “In the U.S., women often delay having children, but in Latin America, most of my friends already have kids who are the same age as my son.”

Joe's Journey to Finding Love

For Joe, his path to finding Sofia wasn’t easy. He had to overcome his battle with alcoholism before he could truly become the man he always wanted to be. “I worked hard to become the person I dreamed of being, and as a result, I met the woman of my dreams,” he confessed. “It’s incredible how life works out when you’re willing to put in the effort.”

With their love growing stronger every day, there’s no doubt that Sofia and Joe are setting the bar high for what a modern-day romance should look like. Here’s to many more years of happiness, laughter, and love for this incredible couple!