HGTV’s Jenn Todryk Gets Candid About Arguments With Husband Mike & Their Age Gap
Jenn Todryk is opening up about her marriage to No Demo Reno co-star Mike Todryk and how their 12-year age difference affects their relationship.
Speaking on the latest episode of the couple’s You, Me & Mike podcast, the HGTV star admitted she “got married very young,” according to Entertainment Now. “Mike is 12 years older. I got married at 23 years old. Mike was married prior to me.”
Jenn said that while she had relationships in college, none of them lasted more than a year, so she was “very inexperienced on a deeper level, and I know that now.”
The home renovation expert confessed that this inexperience led to arguments when she and Mike were “very first newly married,” though she made it clear they’ve never had huge “blowups.”
“We’ve been very fortunate to where we both communicate very healthily. We set boundaries. No cussing at each other, no name-calling,” she shared. “I think not cussing at each other definitely keeps things not escalated… I don’t want any cussing when we’re arguing because it chips away a little bit of my heart.”
Being only 23 when she and Mike tied the knot, Jenn admitted she could be immature, especially when it came to arguments, because she would “never back down.”
“I’m quick and instantly have a comeback,” she said, revealing she would continue the argument even when Mike said he needed a minute to collect himself.
“Now I’ve realized ultimately I’m losing by not letting you step away. Because don’t I want your true thoughts… rather than me just winning an argument,” Jenn added.
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At the time, Jenn said she viewed Mike walking away as a weakness, but nowadays she recognizes how mistaken she’d been. These days, she said she is better at holding her tongue and not saying everything she’s thinking.
Jenn and Mike share three children: Von, Berkley and Vivienne.
Last month, Jenn revealed that No Demo Reno is currently on hiatus because she was struggling to fit the show into her busy schedule. However, she made it clear the show isn’t canceled and its return is firmly in her hands.
“[I told HGTV] you don’t need to reach out to me. I know where to find y’all. I just said it very nicely because I didn’t want it to be a thing where it’s brought up every month,” she said at the time.
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I love Jen and Mike. It's great the way Jen includes the kids as well. Her contractor is fun too. I can't wait until she is ready for them all to come back.
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Jen is the total package. Her show is very entertaining.
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Love Jenn's show, her creativity and her energy. Please come back soon!!
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You are the biggest reason I watch HGTV. When it was cancelled when you first came on I wrote to HGTV and told them I wouldn’t be watching them anymore unless they brought you back on. I know as one person it didn’t make a difference but I hoped others did the same thing. You have a beautiful family and your designs are spectacular. And you are funny as hell. Thanks for brightening up HGTV
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Love the show. You are a wonderful designer. No need to tear out walls. And you sell things instead of destroying them. Shows your talent. Can't wait for another season.
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I love her. Very entertaining and she is so pretty. Her hubby seems like a cool guy and the people that work with her are cool as well.
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I love the show. Jen is very talented and I am glad the show was not canceled. Hope she is back soon.
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Love you Jenn. You are too funny and you are amazing at what you do. Love Vivian doing her own thing being a little girl, sitting on the dog. LOL. Can't wait until the new shows come back . I have gotten so many amazing ideas from the show. Keep the funny faces coming. 😄
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Love your show, Jenn! I hope your health improves and you return soon! It is so gun watching your family grow. You are such an inspiration. ❤️
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My father, who is 87, always asks me where he can find your show!! Tried to explain to him that it’s not on anymore so please come back soon for him!! And me! 😊😊😊
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What's wrong with the age difference I married the missus in 1992 she was 23 I was 33 got divorced 11 months before 5 year anniversary started dating before when she moved back home in 2000 I was still living & working 3 hours away and in 2001 I moved back to
(my hometown) in 2002 we had our daughter 23 & son in 2006 19
That started 35 years ago now
now 66 & missus 56 If I Could Go Back & Do It All Over With The Same Results having and raising two children who are both on the right track in life.........
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Love the show,glad it didn't get canceled like some of my favorites.Your humor and talent come through ,hope it's on for a long time.😊
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Wish Jenn lived in Nashville. Would love a no-demo reno by Jenn. But I totally understand life is busy - and traveling just makes it more so. Still, wish her and her family the best!
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Age gap relationships like this are really disgusting. He was married before, and she was only 23.
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I like this show because it actually gives good ideas that you can do (often yourself) without tearing down half the house! Not only that, her work also isn't too often over the top and is functional to the space she is given. IMO most people want to refresh their home in the "no demo" thinking... no taking out walls, rerouting (much) plumbing or electrical, etc. To me, her show is what a renovation show should be - more practical!
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I hope you come back soon. Its my favorite HGTV show.
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