When it comes to marriage, Jason Alexander definitely has some wisdom to share.
Best known for his role as George Costanza on Seinfeld, the 65-year-old actor has enjoyed a long-lasting marriage with Daena Title, whom he married at just 22. In a chat with Sprouht’s William Rossy, Jason reflected on what has kept their union strong for over four decades.
“Sometimes, it’s just pure luck. The moment she walked into that room, I thought, ‘Wow,’ and she was like, ‘Eh,'” Jason joked during the interview, underscoring his belief that sometimes, encounters that change your life are down to chance.
While playing a character often struggling in romantic relationships on television, Jason clarified that he and Daena have reached maturity together despite the occasional turmoil. “We’ve really evolved, but we were always moving in the same direction together,” he said. “Our core values and interests never changed. We’ve never turned into different people because of what life threw at us.” Jason emphasized their commitment to working through difficult periods, including communication strategies like therapy.
He also recalled something impactful he learned from A Raisin in the Sun when he was just a kid: “The true measure of love becomes clear when things are tough, especially when the ones you care about get down on themselves. That’s when you really need to step up for them.”
Jason believes that through thick and thin, his wife has always seen not just who he is at his worst but also his potential. “No matter how bad of a day I’m having, she remembers who I am at my best and always encourages me to be that person again. That’s pretty special,” he shared, reminiscing about a previous appearance on TODAY.
After all these years, he feels a unique sense of comfort and delight in having shared his life journey with someone who truly understands him.
“It feels incredibly reassuring to walk through life with someone who’s known almost every part of my journey. There’s an undeniable joy in that,” he said.
On relationships that face hurdles, he advised against quitting. “If people desire their relationship to flourish, it’s possible. Too many people, especially guys, just think it’s the partner’s fault and move on. But that issue will just follow them into the next relationship—and it usually does.”
Finally, when asked for his definition of love, he had a simple but profound analogy. “Love is like a glass filled mostly with selflessness. Real love means putting someone else’s needs, concerns, and passions above your own. That’s all there is to it.”
This article first appeared on TODAY.com.
