Sarah Michelle Gellar
Sarah Michelle Gellar, known for her role in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” recently discussed the societal dwindling of long-term relationships. Gellar noted how modern life promotes a “disposable” mindset, which in turn affects personal connections. Gellar stressed that hard work is essential for a successful marriage.
Everything takes work
Gellar stated, “I think everything takes work in you, whether it’s a friendship or a work relationship or a marriage.”
And we live in an extremely disposable society now
Gellar said, “You have to put the work in,” adding, “And we live in an extremely disposable society now.”
Instead of repairing existing ones
She noted that in today’s society, people often seek new relationships instead of repairing existing ones, similar to how one replaces a broken phone.
The attitude toward relationships
Gellar said, “Your phone breaks, you don’t fix it. You get a new one,” adding, “And I think that’s a lot of the attitude toward relationships.”
Listening is the most important thing
Gellar stated, “It’s about being present,” adding, “Listening is the most important thing.”
Gellar's marriage faced skepticism
Gellar’s marriage faced skepticism early on, especially during an appearance on “The Howard Stern Show,” where Stern bet that their union wouldn’t last. Freddie Prinze Jr. confidently asserted it would, a sentiment Gellar humorously referenced on their 20th anniversary.
Absolutely it will last
“So you’re going to marry Sarah Michelle Gellar, even though you know that won’t last?” Stern asked, to which Prinze Jr. said, “Oh, absolutely it will last.”
I wanna make a written bet with you
“I wanna make a written bet with you,” Stern said. “In about 10 years, you’re gonna hunt me down and go, ‘Howard, I owe you money.’”
I think you owe us
“@SternShow, I think you owe us,” Gellar wrote on their anniversary.
We treat each other with respect
Prinze Jr. said, “We still make each other laugh. And we treat each other with respect.”