The leading lady of the upcoming TV series Underground, Jurnee Smollett Bell, shared with Worthy Magazine the keys to a lasting relationship. The beautiful and talented actress has been enjoying the married life since 2010.

Be Honest And Open

“Your partner is not always going to know what you need. They are not mind readers. Sometimes as women we are afraid to ask for what we want, what pleases us. I think it is very important to communicate that with your partner.”

Continue To Date

“Continue to explore each other and find out things you didn’t know about the person. You two are forever growing and changing.”

Jurnee also shared with the magazine her plans for Valentine’s Day since she is currently traveling while celebrating Black History Month with Macy’s

“We have the day off. So we are going to spend it here in Miami.”

Her husband recently wrote a love song to celebrate Jurnee’s birthday (October 1st). Take a look at the music video, which was just released this month on the 12th.

“It’s a happy love song but the video explores the different sides of love. It shows the moments when you feel so apart,” Jurnee said.