Nick Jonas Shares the Marriage Lesson He Learned With Priyanka
Nick Jonas opened up about nearly eight years of marriage to Priyanka Chopra Jonas and the simple habit that 'grounds' them whenever conflict comes up.
Nick Jonas is opening up about what keeps his marriage to Priyanka Chopra Jonas strong.
The singer, 34, reflected on nearly eight years of marriage to his wife during an appearance on the Nov. 10 episode of No Magic Pill, a mental health podcast hosted by TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie, People reports.
His biggest lesson? When things get tense, slow down, sit down and talk it out calmly.
"Meet each other with a level head"
Jonas was honest that he and Chopra Jonas are still figuring things out as a couple.
"We're certainly still learning lots of things, and not perfect in any way, but I think that the thing we both learned together is just to meet each other with a level head when there's conflict," he said.
He explained that even in heated moments, the goal is to keep the conversation from spiraling. "Even if, again, it feels heated, doing your best to just sit and have a conversation and not let it escalate somewhere where both parties didn't really want it to," he added.
Learning to "take a beat"
Jonas admitted that the couple did not always handle disagreements this way.
He said that early in their relationship, they may have been "a bit more eager to jump in and say what we needed to say," instead of "just taking a beat."
Now, they try to set the tone at the very start of a difficult talk. Jonas described the goal as keeping things at a place where both of them can say what they need to say without the conversation turning into something that leaves them "not so great."
It's a simple idea, but one that many couples can relate to. Taking a pause before reacting can change the whole direction of an argument.
"It really sort of grounds us"
For Jonas and Chopra Jonas, the setting matters too.
"It's as simple as just trying to sit down," he said. "Keeping it on a couch together, whatever it is, and just sit and just look at each other in the eye and have a conversation. It really sort of grounds us."
Mycoskie, 50, agreed with that approach, according to People. He noted that standing during a disagreement can bring a "different energy" and more "intensity," while sitting down can help keep things calm.
A whirlwind love story
Jonas and Chopra Jonas, 44, have been together since 2018.
The pair got engaged that summer, in July 2018 during a trip to Crete, Greece, and married just a few months later, in December 2018. They celebrated with two ceremonies at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India, one Christian and one Hindu, honoring both of their backgrounds and cultures.
In January 2022, the couple welcomed their daughter, Malti, via surrogate. Malti is now 4 years old.
Over the years, the two have often shown their support for each other's careers, from red carpets and award shows to concerts and film premieres. In 2026 alone, they walked the Golden Globes carpet together in January, where Chopra Jonas also presented an award, and attended the Vanity Fair Oscar party in March.
Nick and Priyanka: a quick timeline
- 2018: The couple go public, get engaged in July and marry in December in India
- January 2022: Daughter Malti is born via surrogate
- January 2026: The pair attend the Golden Globes together
- March 2026: They attend the Vanity Fair Oscar party
- November 2026: Nick shares his marriage lessons on No Magic Pill
Celebrating Diwali together
Just days before the podcast episode, Jonas celebrated Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which fell on Sunday, Nov. 8 this year.
He marked the occasion on Instagram with a simple "Happy Diwali" message. The festival is one of the biggest celebrations in India, Chopra Jonas' home country, and the couple have shared Diwali moments with fans in past years too.
Nick Jonas' Happy Diwali post on Instagram.
A new partnership for a good cause
Jonas' podcast appearance also led to something bigger.
On Monday, Nov. 9, Jonas and Mycoskie announced a partnership between their organizations, Beyond Type 1 and ENOUGH. The idea came from their conversation on No Magic Pill about Jonas' personal story and the importance of mental health.
As part of the campaign, ENOUGH is donating 50% of the profits from its bracelet sales to Beyond Type 1 through the end of the year. The other half supports ENOUGH's mental health partners. It's the first time ENOUGH has made a commitment like this.
"Combining Beyond Type 1's commitment to education, advocacy and community with ENOUGH's belief that our worth is inherent, this partnership celebrates the person beyond the diagnosis and reminds people that they are enough, exactly as they are," ENOUGH's website reads.
"Together, we're sharing a simple reminder: you deserve care, you belong, and you don't have to navigate this journey alone," the page continues.
Nick Jonas' Instagram post about the Beyond Type 1 and ENOUGH partnership.
"More than your numbers"
Jonas shared the news with fans on Instagram, too.
"@beyondtype1 and @weareenough are teaming up with a simple reminder, you're more than your numbers or your diagnosis," he wrote, adding that the goal is "to change what it means to live with diabetes." He also said the full podcast episode is out now.
Nick's diabetes journey
The partnership is personal for Jonas.
He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 13, and he has spoken openly about living with the condition for most of his life. He later co-founded Beyond Type 1 in 2015, a nonprofit that supports people living with diabetes through education, advocacy and community.
The timing of the announcement is also meaningful. November is American Diabetes Month, a time when advocates work to raise awareness about the condition and support the people who live with it every day. World Diabetes Day falls on Nov. 14.
Who is Blake Mycoskie?
Mycoskie is best known as the founder of TOMS, the shoe company that became famous for its giving model.
More recently, he has turned his focus to mental health. He launched ENOUGH in January 2026, a brand built around the message that people are worthy just as they are, and he hosts No Magic Pill, where guests open up about their own mental health journeys.
Mycoskie has said he started ENOUGH because "the world has been lying to us, telling us that worth is earned, not inherent."
His conversation with Jonas touched on everything from marriage and family to health and self-worth.
Why Nick's advice hits home
Jonas' marriage advice may sound simple, but it reflects something many couples struggle with.
Arguments often get worse when both people are rushing to make their point. By slowing down, sitting together and looking each other in the eye, Jonas and Chopra Jonas try to stay on the same team, even when they disagree.
It's a reminder that even famous couples deal with the same everyday challenges as everyone else, and that small habits can make a big difference over time.
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Where to listen
The full episode, titled "Nick Jonas on Facing His Inner Critic and Showing Up for His Family," is out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
Fans who want to support the cause can also check out the ENOUGH bracelets, with half of the profits going to Beyond Type 1 through the end of the year.
As Jonas and Chopra Jonas approach their eighth wedding anniversary in December, it's clear they are still learning, still growing and still choosing to sit down and talk it out together.
