Actor Mark Wahlberg is finally ready to tie the knot with long time girlfriend Rhea Durham, whom he started seeing since 2001. The couple experienced a trial in their relationship when they broke up 3 months after their first daughter Ella Rae was born in 2003. Their second son Michael came into this world in March of 2006 – and Rhea is set to give birth to their third son September of this year.

Here’s a preview of what the actor has to say when the marriage was announced.

Mark promises “it’s going to be a beautiful occasion. Very intimate. She wants to wait until after the baby. We’ve been very fortunate. We’ve waited and worked hard to really strengthen our relationship. We want it right.”
“We’re ready. I’m ready. She’s been ready, but I think you know, we both come from broken homes and we want to succeed.”

I am not obsessed

I think it’s great how their relationship has remained intact despite the problems that the couple encountered at first. After an almost 8-year relationship and 3 kids – to hear a marriage proposal from your boyfriend will surely make you utter the word: “Finally!”