The two originally met at a party in 2006 and have been inseparable ever since.

“He was very shy […].

Just kind of kept to himself.

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden posing together

I couldn’t get a read on him for the life of me.”

The couple tied the knot in 2010 after welcoming two children together.

Surprisingly, that first meeting changed their lives forever and led to a lasting romantic relationship.

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden posing together

However, back then, he didn’t think she would see ever him as a potential partner.

“I’m always like, ‘Just give me a shot.

Just give me one date,” he recalled.

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden posing together

They also had wildly different personalities and backgrounds, which didn’t make it any easier.

However, their friendship brought them together and later turned into something bigger.

She also believes they’ve stayed together for so long because they share the same values.

Looking back, the “Ink Master” host described his first encounter with Richie as life-changing.

Their first child, Harlow Winter Kate Madden, came into this world in 2008, strengthening their bond.

In 2007, they launched a charitable organization supporting children in need.

We each have families, and our families are very close," the fashion designer informedPeople.

Madden also confirmed on"The Tamron Hall Show"that Richie helped him cultivate self-love.

“What my kids and my wife did is to ground me.

They give me a reason to be OK with myself,” he toldThe National News.

We can all agree that Richie and Madden are a great match.

However, their relationship hasn’t been without its bumps.

Madden also expressed his appreciation for Richie and how she’s raising their kids.