This unique aspect of their relationship adds another layer of intrigue and individuality to their love story.
Although Rachael Ray has been married to John Cusimano for more than a decade, she doesn’t show her affection for him by wearing a wedding ring or saying “I love you” like others.
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Rachael Ray turned her passion for food into a profession that brought her and her husband John Cusimano together. The story of how they first met is instructive in that it shows how food can bring people together, ultimately resulting in a special and fascinating engagement leading to a lifelong relationship.
Despite some rough times in their marriage caused by problems exposed in the tabloids, Ray and Cusimano eventually overcame them and remained good partners in life and work. Ray never imagined he would have the life of a superstar after graduating college and working as a candy manager at Macy’s Marketplace in New York. Before moving to Albany, she quit her job and started working as a cook and buyer at a gourmet store.
She taught cooking classes while continuing to work at a store in Albany and was discovered by a nearby television station. They began showing cooking segments hosted by Ray, which eventually evolved into “30 Minute Meals”.
Over the years, Ray has published more than a dozen best-selling cookbooks and hosted television programs such as “Rachael Ray,” “Inside Dish with Rachael Ray,” “$40 a Day,” and “The Worst Cooks in America.”
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Cusimano is a lawyer and musician by day, however. Before he met Ray, he had Ray as his only client at his law firm in New York.
Ray admits that financially, the decision to marry an entertainment lawyer was the best decision she ever made. Over the years, Ray has used the services of Cusimano, a company specializing in entertainment licensing.
When not working as a lawyer, Cusimano plays music with his band The Cringe. They toured North America and Great Britain before the COVID-19 outbreak.
THEIR DELIGHTFUL FIRST SUCCESS
Cusimano and Ray initially bumped into each other during a friend’s birthday party. For over a year, their friend tried to set them up, but it wasn’t until the evening that they actually met.
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Cusimano said that because their mutual friend was tall, their first meeting took place amidst a sea of ​​tall individuals. “She invited everyone she knew, including all her ex-boyfriends, and they were all tall,” he added. And as you can see, none of us are particularly tall. I like to think we crossed paths by accident among a sea of ​​knees.
SHE BELIEVED THEY WOULD NEVER GIVE UP.
Cusimano popped the question to Ray after their six-year relationship. They still laugh about it because it wasn’t your typical engagement story.
The couple’s apartment was not yet finished and was not ready for the Christmas season with their relatives. Cusimano decided to throw a ring on Ray’s head to stop her incessant sobbing.
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He described how Ray threw a ring in a blue Tiffany box on her head to get her to stop crying. At first, Ray believed it was a flat key fob before realizing it wasn’t.
Ray screamed when he saw it was an engagement diamond, and although Cusimano thought he said something cute, neither he nor Ray remember what he actually said. Ray, meanwhile, only said one thing: “Call my mother and tell her.”
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Ray never broached the subject of marriage with Cusimano while they were together. She reasoned that if they hadn’t talked about marriage for so long and been together, it would never happen.
But when they bought an apartment together, the strangest things happened and Cusimano threw a Tiffany diamond ring on her head. Although it may not have been the best method to design, they remember it fondly.
In 2005, Ray and Cusimano were married in a picturesque castle in Tuscany. Visitors flew in to celebrate the couple’s big day with them as they danced the night away.
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For this momentous event, Ray wore gold for the wedding reception and a flowing white dress for the ceremony. Cusimano, meanwhile, was dressed in a sharp black suit with a bow.
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WHY DOESN’T HE SAY “I LOVE YOU” AND HIS WEDDING RING
After nearly two decades of marriage, Ray no longer wears wedding or engagement rings. She acknowledged that the platinum rings would burn her because the metal was so thin and she worked as a cook.
In the end, she decided to get a ring made of soft gold, which was easier for her to wear even while cooking. Ray said she substituted a conventional black diamond because she preferred black to white.
Ray no longer has her original wedding rings as they were also confiscated along with her purse. She wanted to keep the rings with her at all times in case she died. Sadly, they were snapped up by a thief who she claimed was having a “really big cash day”.
The diamond ring Ray lost was replaced by Cusimano the following Valentine’s Day. Unfortunately, that too was lost when their house caught fire.
Furthermore, Ray never says “I love you” to his partner; instead, he always says “I eat you.” This is because, before their wedding, Cusimano informed Ray via text that she was still saving money. At this point, Cusimano was angry with Ray and told her:
I consider myself a rather independent man, so I’m not used to feeling bad when I’m alone. The other girls are not interested. Simply put, they are not interested. And you’re really crazy!”
The secret to overcoming obstacles in a long marriage
Although they had a beautiful relationship, Cusimano was said to have affairs and parties in swing clubs, which gave rise to rumors about them. The marriage was reportedly about to end due to rumors that he had committed adultery at the time, according to the articles.
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According to another report, Cusimano went to a swingers club with several female friends without Ray. The whistleblower claimed the attorney would use the showers in the back room with other people.
The two refuted each claim with persistence and unwavering commitment. Since she and Cusimano have been together for so long, in Ray’s opinion, they know each other well.
The couple waited until they were almost 40 to get married, so by then they had been through a lot and were confident in their relationship and themselves.
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Cusimano and Ray offer the other as much freedom as possible to be themselves. They like to spend time together, but they can also keep their mouths shut and give each other space to pursue their hobbies separately.
Along with other married couples, Ray and Cusimano encountered significant problems. They are grateful for their life despite all its ups and downs. If Ray had to comment, he would note, “At the end of the day, John and I, we always come back to gratitude.”
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Rachael Ray and John Cusimano have written a strange and enduring love story. From their first meeting to their shared love of food to their unorthodox involvement and the difficulties they overcome, their relationship is a monument to the power of love, resilience, and personal growth. Despite Ray not wearing her wedding ring and showing their love in unusual ways, their relationship remained strong and evolved over time. Through it all, they learned how essential gratitude, detachment, and understanding are to maintaining a long and happy marriage.