Humans are inextricably bound with others, and it has a significant influence on who they become. Michael Phelps credits his wife, Nicole Johnson, for being that person in his life, thereby making his journey worthwhile. Phelps claimed that Johnson has always been the pillar of strength in every phase of his personal and professional life.

Phelps and Johnson’s relationship has been fraught with peaks and valleys. They had to overcome significant obstacles to get where they are now. The celebrity couple had split up in the past, before they got married. Nicole and Michael revealed that it was a very challenging time for them. Phelps made an honest confession in an interview,?said, “I didn’t want to live my life without her.“

Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson’s ebbs and flows

Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson started dating in 2007, after meeting at the ESPY Awards, where she served as an escort. In 2011, they parted ways due to Phelps’s swimming commitments and the impending Olympics. They returned the following year but split up again before the London Olympics in 2012.?

In 2012, Michael met Nicole again, and the couple gave their relationship another chance. Following these rough patches, the bond between the two grew stronger, and they never looked back. They made their engagement public in 2015, and welcomed their first son, Boomer, in 2016.

Phelps and Johnson tied the knot

During an interview, revealed about the kind of wedding he wished for. He stated, “Small wedding, big reception, and you know that’s what we want.“

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In June 2016, the couple tied the knot in a small, private ceremony in their backyard.?

Phelps and Johnson’s wedding inspires others who prefer keeping their relationship private. The fans went bonkers as soon as the news of their wedding hit the media.

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In October 2016, after Michael’s incredible performance at the Rio Olympics, the couple had a proper wedding ceremony. They invited around 50 of their closest friends and relatives to participate in their ceremony in Mexico. In 2018, they had another kid, Beckett Richard Phelps, followed by Maverick Richard Phelps in 2019.

After experiencing various rough patches, Phelps and Johnson made their way smooth at the end. Tell us in the comments what you think about the celebrity couple!