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<\/a> <\/div>\nCheri Gossett has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. In her free time, she enjoys Dungeons and Dragons, video games, music and watching ‘Southern Charm.’<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are a major power couple in the world of country music. They have been married for 29 years. However, things haven\u2019t always been great for the country stars. So, what is their secret to a lasting marriage in an industry that is begging to tear them apart? Keep reading to find out how Tim and Faith saved their marriage from the brink of ruin.<\/p>\n Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have been married since 1996. In the last 29 years, they have experienced many obstacles in their lives and marriage. Tim has struggled<\/a> with a dark past, which led to a heavy amount of alcohol consumption. The couple found themselves acting out towards one another, which landed their marriage in trouble. They have remained united despite the difficult times. So, how did they navigate these tense experiences and come out stronger as a couple? The country singers recently opened up about their struggles and how they overcame them.<\/p>\n Tim McGraw had a troubled childhood. He was lied to about his father\u2019s identity until he was 11 years old. As a pre-teen, he discovered his father was not who he believed him to be but rather pro baseball player Tug McGraw. Tim said he only found out by happenstance, and this had a significant impact on his development. The country superstar confronted his mother about his findings<\/a>, and she told him his father had chosen not to communicate with the youth.<\/p>\n Tim McGraw married Faith Hill and found himself struggling to reconcile with his past. He expressed<\/a> that he always wanted children. McGraw said, \u201cI wanted to create the family I never had.\u201d He was determined to ensure that things were different with his own family. Faith Hill and Tim McGraw share three daughters together: Audrey, Gracie, and Maggie. McGraw eventually was able to connect with his father; however, the country music superstar found himself leaning heavily on alcohol after Tug passed away in 2004 from brain cancer.<\/p>\n Tim McGraw shared that his drinking impacted his ability to parent his girls<\/a>. He said, \u201cI was waking up and taking a shot at 8 in the morning, then thinking, \u2018I have to get the girls up.’\u201d Understandably, Tim\u2019s behavior had a significant impact on the family\u2019s lives. Faith said, \u201cIt was a very difficult time in our lives. It was affecting everything. It matters how you raise your kids.\u201d Hill had to speak up about the impact Tim was having on his family. She warned him to change his behavior before he lost everything.<\/span><\/p>\n Faith Hill\u2019s warning Tim McGraw about his drinking was a wake-up call<\/a> for the country music star. She told Tim that he was not living up to the needs of his family. McGraw has been candid about his wife\u2019s intervention. He said, \u201cWhen your wife tells you it\u2019s gone too far, that\u2019s a big wake-up call. I wanted to be around for my grandkids. No matter what demons you\u2019re fighting, the most important thing is your family.\u201d Faith Hill remained supportive of her husband during his struggles with alcohol. She said she knew he would be able to recover from his addiction.<\/p>\n Tim McGraw has been vocal about his wife\u2019s unwavering support for him. He explained that she was the love of his life from the first time they met. Tim says that no matter what they go through, Faith Hill is his forever love. The couple has new struggles now as they navigate being empty nesters as their adult daughter leaves home and establishes their own life. Someone close to the couple expressed that they experience difficulty communicating when the girls are not around. However, the country duo has made it through much more difficult times<\/a>, and they are sure to find their footing again soon.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\nTim and Faith Have Had A Long Marriage Filled With Strife<\/h3>\n
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Tim McGraw Nearly Lost Everything<\/h3>\n
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Faith Hill Shows Unwavering Support For Her Husband<\/h3>\n
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