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Even so, Rick has managed to embark on this journey, too.
While travel may have been his first and most consistent love, Rick has also had some long-term romances.
Even so, when possible, it is clear that he keeps his private life private.
Rick’s ex-wife, Anne Steves, shared this desire.
The couple had two children together, Jackie and Andy.
Ultimately, though, the demanding nature of Rick’s job got in the way of his marriage.
His life has revolved around traveling ever since.
Watching his 25-year marriage crumble in part due to his own lack ofwork-life balancewas surely difficult for Rick.
And, it could have easily caused him to give up on love.
The lockdown brought Steves' travel to a pause, but it helped kickstart his relationship.
In late 2019, Steves started dating Shelley Bryan Wee, a bishop who he had known for years.
In April 2024, Steves opened up toThe Seattle Timesabout the blessing in disguise the lockdown was for him.
Like Steves, Wee had also gone through a divorce and had children of her own.
The pair also shared their Lutheran faith.
But, there were things to which Wee introduced Steves, too.
“She’s got dogs.
Steves admitted that he still hadn’t fully gotten the hang of balancing his relationship and his work.
