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Actor Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka marked 18 years since their first date over the weekend.
Both of them took to Instagram to post messages.
Harris posted a photo of him hugging his husband during a trip to Ecuador, saying, “Our first date was 18 years ago today. And David Burtka, I am not about to let you go. Happy anniversary. Thank you for showing me the capacity of my heart. I love you so much. ❤️@dbelicious ❤️”
This prompted an “Awwwww” response from singer Adam Lambert and praise from other followers.
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“y’all were the first example of queer love that was visible to me growing up ❤️ congrats and cheers to many more years together!!!” said one.
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Actor and chef Burtka said on his posting, “Today 18 years ago we had our first date…. The date turned into a night, the night turned into a weekend and the weekend turned into 18 years!
“We always celebrate the first date- because for 7 years of our relationship it was against the law to get married….@nph I will love you over and over again year after year. I have so much love yet to give you. Relationships are tough, and work, thanks for working so hard and for putting up with me. Here’s to another 18!! #nph #180ingayyears”
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Harris, in response, said, “I love you. Thanks for being the best dad/friend/husband anyone could wish for…”
Harris and Burtka began dating in 2004. Harris publicly came out as gay in 2006, and the men were pictured together for the first time attending the Emmy Awards in 2007.
They became dads to twins Gideon and Harper, born via a surrogate, in October 2010. The family lives in New York City.
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GayEGO
My husband of 57 years were able to get married on June 10, 2004 in Massachusetts, then it became the law of the land in 2015! Congratulations to this couple!
linedrive
And congratulations to you and your husband! 57 years…holy cow! That makes me smile.
Jazz
Can’t they just sit on the couch and tell each other this?
Jack
Sounds like @Jazz don’t go NO-body to sit on the couch with…much less celebrate her 18th anniversary. Don’t be a bitter bitch. These are two grown ass married men deeply in love with 10 year old twins. Suffer with your jealousy.
Fname Optional Lname
but if straight people did it you would applaud!
CityguyUSA
They could but what’s the matter with you bearing witness which will make that bond stronger?
winemaker
Well isn’t that special?
johncp56
Love their Love!!!
CityguyUSA
The love of my life couldn’t even pick up his cell phone, that I gave him, to let me know where he was going after he got off work at midnight? Destroyed my trust.
white-queer-african
This November we will be celebrating being together for 33 years. Legally married for 15 years. And blessed with a 10 year old son. Love is beautifull if you allow yourself to be embraced, consumed by it.
Jami Stardust
This is very uplifting. It brings the hope to many people that love can be theirs no matter who they are.