Chrissy Metz Finds Profound Love and Embraces Self-Compassion with Disciplined New Partner
While keeping her blossoming relationship out of the public eye, Chrissy Metz has nonetheless shared intimate insights into her new partner.
“I'm experiencing a profound kind of love I've never known,” the 44-year-old Metz revealed during her September 8 "Sibling Revelry" podcast guest spot. She quoted him saying, “‘I wouldn't change a thing about you, wouldn't add anything either. You're perfect as you are.’ This sentiment empowers me, allowing me to recognize, ‘I can embrace myself fully. Your love for me is so complete that I feel no pressure to change, yet paradoxically, it inspires me to do so.’”
Metz’s discussion of her romantic life emerged naturally as she and host Oliver Hudson explored the concept of self-compassion across various life domains.
“My partner is a dedicated weightlifter with remarkable consistency. He also served in the Nigerian Navy, which stands in stark contrast to my less structured habits,” she commented. “He operates with considerable discipline and a strict schedule.”
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Metz continued, “Witnessing this structured approach in a constructive manner is truly beneficial. There's no sense of imposition. While I was in South Africa, he'd ask, ‘Are you getting enough to eat?’ I'd respond, ‘Honey, I'm skipping a meal.’ However, this reflects a distinct cultural perspective in Nigeria.”
The acclaimed This Is Us actress shared an anecdote about her boyfriend's sister, who expressed that she “prayed for weight gain,” a sentiment that sharply contrasted with Metz's own desire to “pray for thinness.”
“The cultural norms here are remarkably distinct. And naturally, within our industry, this difference is even more pronounced,” Metz observed. “It's truly remarkable.”
In an exclusive April revelation to Us Weekly, Metz verified that she had found a new romantic partner, following her 2023 separation from ex Bradley Collins after a three-year relationship. The performer expressed immense satisfaction, stating she felt “exceptionally positive” about the direction of their romance.
“Persistently repeating the same actions while anticipating varied outcomes, to me, defines insanity,” she elucidated regarding the relationship. “And I thought, ‘You know what? I want to safeguard this, keep it deeply personal, and simply cherish it.’”
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Metz shared that she is approaching this new romantic connection with “extreme caution and thoughtfulness.”
“What truly is the purpose behind discussing and divulging such personal details?” she further pondered.
On the recent Monday podcast, Metz elaborated on her integration of strength training into her fitness regimen, a topic she had also addressed in a different interview the previous month.
“My aspiration is to enjoy the longest possible lifespan,” she informed People previously, emphasizing her shift towards a “health-positive” outlook rather than solely weight reduction. “I understand that being thin doesn't equate to joy. I never proclaimed myself as the spokesperson for body positivity. It's not that I endorse extreme obesity or an emaciated aesthetic. My advocacy is for a state of well-being within one's body.”
