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The Dirty, Sexy Money star—who’s been married for 14 years—spills the secrets to beating his fear of commitment and making love last.
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In Dirty, Sexy Money, you’ve definitely had some steamy love scenes! |  |
Yeah, it’s funny—I’m talking to the producers, like, “Can we get Simon out of bed now?” That’s where he is for the first few episodes! Their well-matched relationship is very steamy and emotional because they weren’t expecting that kind of connection. It takes them both off-kilter. Sometimes that’s the best kind! | |
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It’s a great way for guys and girls to connect in that accidental way… | |
Exactly because you didn’t expect it. It’s the very last thing you expected. | |
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Do you think steaminess is the key to a good relationship? | |
It sure helps! I don’t think it’s the secret, but it’s definitely the spice that keeps it going! | |
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You’ve been married for 14 years now. What have you learned about relationships in the time that you’ve been married? | |
Oh, man… that it takes a lot of commitment, a lot of talking and communicating with each other. And a lot of patience—knowing when not to speak. That’s the biggest thing: Choose your battles, read her well and know when not to say anything. | |
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Is it embarrassing to take your shirt off? | |
Nah. It’s embarrassing to my kids. My kids hate it—they’re embarrassed by it! | |
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Was it love at first sight for you and your wife? | |
We connected immediately, and I think it was the love I wasn’t sure about. I actually didn’t know. I was a little cautious. | |
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Was that because you were a little commitment-phobic? | |
Yeah, I was! | |
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How can men get through that? | |
You know, I was ready. When I met her, I was ready. So you have to look at that… | |
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You have lots of female fans from your time on HBO’s In Treatment as well. In your mind, how do you define “sexy”? | |
I think wearing a cool hat is sexy, and having a laid-back demeanor. To me, mostly it’s confidence. | |
Contributing entertainment editor Susan L. Hornik is based in Los Angeles.
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How would you feel about your date using a Groupon (or some other discount deal) to pay for your date? |
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14% |
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Mortified that the other person seems so cheap |
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35% |
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I really don’t care one way or the other |
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52% |
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Totally support it… after all, dating is expensive! |
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