During the Wednesday, December 31, episode of TODAY With Jenna & Friends, the host’s husband, 47, emphasized the importance of incorporating more date nights in the new year.
The stars let fans in one their family’s holiday tradition of setting resolutions for themselves.
“We can go on more date nights,” Henry said, to which Jenna quickly replied, “Let’s do it. We’re so tired, man. We just want to get in bed and suck our thumbs.”
Henry Hager ‘Played It Cool’ When He Started Dating Jenna Bush Hager
The couple also reflected on their early dating days, particularly whether Henry “played it cool” with his now-wife.
“I sure did [play it cool], and it worked perfectly,” he said, and Jenna agreed. “After our first date, there was a lot going on. Work was busy, and I just sort of…to your point, you’ve got to keep the interest there. For about three weeks, I didn’t contact you.”
Despite the lengthy silence, the media personality, 44, liked when her man played it cool.
Jenna Bush Hager’s Son ‘Thinks He Dates’ Her
Although the duo tries to keep the flame alive today, their 7-year-old son, Hal, sometimes makes it difficult.
“Our son, in particular, Hal, does not like it when we show affection toward each other because he thinks that…he knows you’re his mom, but he also thinks he dates you, sort of thing, and I’m kind of moving in on his territory if we’re hanging out,” Henry explained.


