'Marrying Millions': Desiry Hall reveals 'safety plan' with Rodney Foster for when things get 'heated' indoors
Marrying rich has its pros and cons. Aiming for financial security from wedlock isn't unheard of but when that aspect alone becomes the driving force in a relationship, it usually results in varied marital challenges.
Fortunately, for 'Marrying Millions' couple Rodney Foster and Desiry Hall, it's not that time yet. But that is not to say that they have not had issues. Intimacy has been a roadblock for them. Have they addressed it yet? He tried but her answer has remained unchanged.
In a tell-all chat with MEAWW, the couple shed light on some of the questions everyone has been asking. Read on to know what has kept them together and how they're approaching the hiccups in their relationship.
What made you come clean about the cheating episode? Was there a reason why you kept it from Desiry for so long?
Rodney: Well, I knew that she would be upset if I decide to tell her that. I did sleep with somebody else, behind her back. You know, no one wants to hear that. I didn't want it to, you know, come from somebody else. I was rather she heard it from me.
Your mother doesn't approve of Desiry and yet you decided to pop the big question. What can your fans expect to see when the mother and fiancee meet next?
Rodney: They met and talked, went out for lunch. Things get a little better but it's not all the way there yet.
What are two things you could change about Desiry and why?
Rodney: Well, one of the things I would like to change is that you know I'm a very private person and I tend not to have all my friends involved with our relationship. Secondly, I would like to work at my own pace as far as things go. We're gonna do with our relationship and not when Desiry wants to do it.
Physical intimacy has been a sort of a roadblock in your relationship. Why do you think that is?
Rodney: Well, I think that's something that Desiry will have to answer. In her belief, she didn't want to be intimate until she was married again. I'm taking her for word for it.
You stormed off after Rodney admitted to having cheated on you. What was that one redeeming factor that made you accept the engagement ring from him?
Desiry: I stormed off because I couldn't believe Rodney cheated on me as Rodney and I talk about everything. The redeeming factor for me is when I couldn't get rid of a deep internal aching pain inside of me. I was sad every day. As a Christian, I knew what it was that I had to forgive Rodney, so I agreed to meet with Rodney to let him know that I loved him and I forgive him. And when he shocked me with the proposal, I lost it. I was surprised and caught up in the moment and nothing else mattered. Honestly, it felt so surreal it felt like the universe and time stopped just for Rodney and me. What a beautiful amazing night.
Two things you wish you could change about Rodney and why?
Desiry: First, I would like Rodney to stand up for me and put me first, fight for me and our relationship so we can conquer the world knowing that nothing and no one can come in between us ever. I need to know Rodney has my back as I have his in all matters. Stop worrying about what everyone else thinks and stop trying to impress everyone else.
Secondly, I would like Rodney to realize money can't buy you love. Money can buy you temporary gratification, fake friends, materialistic things but unconditional, no stipulations agape love is priceless. I need Rodney to clearly understand that you can't love someone if you don't know what real love is because you're trying to do something you know nothing about.
Was there ever a moment that made you second guess your love for Rodney? and why?
Desiry: I never second-guessed my love for Rodney because I took my time to get to know Rodney and fell in love with him so my love for Rodney grew in stages. At first, I loved Rodney and then I fell in love with Rodney because he made me feel like I really mattered to him from the beginning. Rodney was so concerned about me and my total well being, being at peace and financial security, so I could effectively leave my mark in this world and become the Desiry that God created me to be.
Was there ever a moment of weakness when you wanted to give up on your one condition: No sleeping in the same room before marriage? Is Rodney aware that you felt that way for him even if it was for a fleeting minute?
Desiry: Okay, I have to clear this question up. Rodney and I are human. So in all honesty, Rodney and I have slept in the same bed and fooled around but no sex as I've previously stated but sometimes things get a little too heated. The kissing and touching lead to a hot and sexy session, so we both agreed on a safety plan. Whenever things get too heated I could get up and walk away with no questions asked and we can't be angry with one another.
When 'Marrying Millions' returns, what can viewers expect from you as a couple?
Desiry: When 'Marrying Millions' returns viewers can expect to see the truth — what it truly entails to salvage a betrayal of trust in a tested loving relationship after one person has cheated in the relationship because, trust me, it's not easy by any means but Rodney and I are committed to doing whatever is necessary to honor God first and make our relationship work so we can finally walk down the aisle and have some passionate and sexy sex.
Catch all-new episodes of 'Marrying Millions' when it returns on Lifetime on January 27, Wednesday, at 10/9c. For more information, check your local listings.
