Audiences have appreciated Joanna and Chip Gaines’ relationship since the premiere of their first home renovation series, Fixer Upper, in 2013. However, the beginning of the couple’s romance had a bit of a rocky start.
During a November 2026 interview on Kylie Kelce’s podcast, Not Gonna Lie, Joanna noted that she hadn’t dated before she started her romance with Chip at the age of 24. Joanna said that she wasn’t prepared when Chip told her he was in love with her three months into their relationship.
“We were playing basketball in the front yard, and he was like, ‘I love you.’ And I go, ‘Thanks.’ And he goes, ‘Thanks?’ And I go, ‘Thank you?’ I didn’t know,” recalled Joanna, who shares five children with Chip.
According to Joanna, Chip was less than thrilled with her response.
“He wanted me to say I love you back. He grabs the basketball and leaves like a little boy. And I was like, ‘What happened?’ I didn’t even know. I didn’t even know, like, ‘Oh, you say I love you back.’ Like I literally was learning how to date with Chip Gaines,” said the former HGTV star.
She also said she and Chip “didn’t kiss until 4 months into” dating due to her discomfort.
The pair ended up getting married in 2003, two years after they started their romance.
Joanna Gaines Said Her Husband Has Encouraged Their Older Children to Start Dating
While recording the Not Gonna Lie podcast episode, Joanna said her husband has encouraged their high-school-aged children to start dating. She explained that Chip would like their children to start navigating dating before they start college and are no longer under parental supervision.
“His point is like we work through it with them here, so when they go to college, they’re prepared. And I think that’s really, really good,” said Joanna.
Joanna clarified that she’s told her children that there’s nothing wrong with waiting to date, like she did. She suggested, however, that Chip disagrees.
“I didn’t start dating till I was like 24, and look at me, I’m just great. And Chip’s point is like, ‘Yeah, but you were kind of weird,’” said Joanna.
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