Sammy Hagar Offers Marriage Advice: ‘No Separate Bedrooms’

Sammy Hagar has some advice on love. After 31 years of marriage to his wife Kari Karte Hagar, the Red Rocker shared insight into what has kept the couple together throughout the decades.

When speaking to People, Hagar offered the first part to his revelation. “I’ll be serious about this because, you know, the first thing you say is, ‘happy wife, happy life,’ but one thing is that we’re equals,” the musician, 78, said. “We’ll get into it like all couples, but we’re always equal — there’s no her under my thumb, or me under her thumb.”

Hagar also emphasized the need for “passion in the relationship,” before adding, “We don’t sleep in separate bedrooms, man.” He warned, “When that’s over, when you’re not really still physically and emotionally attracted to your partner, I think that’s a dangerous thing.” Hagar concluded, “Having a great physical and emotional relationship is so important.”

When celebrating his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024 with Kari by his side, Hagar reflected on having “a partner every time something good happens.” He elaborated, “I don’t want to share that by myself. I don’t want to live in a beautiful home and drive fast cars and walk on a beautiful beach without my wife, you know? It’s really important to have a partner that supports you and that you want to be with and be around and that’s Kari.”

In October, the former Van Halen frontman celebrated his 78th birthday with a run of shows at his Cabo Wabo resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Hagar was joined by a slew of friends and fellow musicians, including Belinda Carlisle, Anthrax vocalist Joey Belladonna, Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, Jerry Cantrell, and Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X.