Neil Patrick Harris Celebrating 15th Anniversary With Husband Shows Us What True Love Is

May 09, 2019 by apost team

Do you want to know what couples' goals look like? Look no further than Neil Patrick Harris and his husband, David Burtka. The couple recently celebrated the 15th anniversary of their first date, and they gave fans a glimpse into their relationship.

How did Neil Patrick and David find everlasting love? Well, they were in the right place at the right time. They'd met once through a mutual friend, but David was already dating another man. Their paths crossed again a few months later at a random intersection in New York City.

Sparks flew, and the two started dating. Their first official date was at an American Idol viewing party.

They've been inseparable ever since.

Fast forward 15 years later, and the couple is still going strong. They celebrated their anniversary with a romantic dinner date at the Manhatta in Lower Manhatten. David Burtka surprised his husband with reservations to the restaurant which offers stunning views of the city from the 60th floor of a skyscraper.

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Neil Patrick Harris took to Instagram to express his love for his husband. He shared a photo of the couple relaxing in the blue lagoon in Iceland. He thanked his partner for being his heart and shoulder as well as a selfless parent, amazing actor and accomplished chef.

It's clear that Harris is proud of his husband. He also mentioned that Burtka is a gorgeous man who has made all of his dreams come true and will always have his heart.

David Burtka also took to social media to share his love for his husband. He shared a series of then and now photos.

In the caption, he told the world that he's looking forward to spending the rest of his days with Neil Patrick Harris.

He wants many more years of playing, laughing and loving with the man of his dreams.

Social media users wished the couple well. Many admitted that they hope to one day find love as strong as Neil and David's.

Burtka and Harris are parents to 8-year-olds Gideon Scott and Harper Grace. The fraternal twins were born via surrogate in 2010. The couple often shares adorable photos of their family, but don't expect them to be adding to their brood anytime soon.

In a recent interview with Us Magazine, the couple shared that the kids don't want any more siblings. They have a great time with each other, and that's enough for now.

Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka tied the knot in 2014 in Italy.

In 2016, Burtka, a Le Cordon Bleu trained chef, had a special feature program on the Food Network called Life’s a Party with David Burtka. Fans loved seeing his crazy life with his husband and children, so he wrote Life Is A Party: Deliciously Doable Recipes to Make Every Day a Celebration.

The cookbook was released last month and is filled with recipes, party ideas, parenting tips and playlists for every occasion. The cookbook also contains beautiful photos of the family carving pumpkins, playing in the snow and enjoying the meals David prepares.

Neil Patrick Harris was filming in Vancouver when Burtka wrote the book, so he enlisted his kids as taste testers. We're sure they didn't mind. David's lemon sole looks delicious!

So, what is Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka's secret to lasting love? According to Harris, it's perseverance. The How I Met Your Mother star admits that their relationship isn't perfect. Nobody's relationship is perfect, but if you truly love someone, you can make it work.

Falling in love is easy, but staying in love takes effort. Just be sure the person you're with is worth that effort.

See more of Neil and David's love in the video below:

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