The Enduring Love Story of Peyton Manning and Ashley Thompson

The Enduring Love Story of Peyton Manning and Ashley Thompson

The Enduring Love Story of Peyton Manning and Ashley Thompson

Photo by AP PHOTO/THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR, CATHY KIGHTLINGER

The love story of Peyton Manning and his wife, Ashley Thompson, was written in the stars. Their years-long bond has proven so swoon-worthy because it gave us a front-row seat to the kind of love that's constructed on mutual respect, common interests, and uncompromising dedication.  

The Serendipitous Meeting

The love story between Peyton Manning and Ashley Thompson started in August of 1993 when they first saw each other at a fraternity party before his first year at the University of Tennessee. It was an uninteresting first meeting, but one they would build on for decades with their love. 

Dating to Engagement to Marriage

Peyton Manning and Ashley Thompson enjoyed a long-distance courtship. Their love for one another never wavered and eventually led to a secret engagement followed by an elaborate wedding ceremony on March 17, 2001. Their intention to keep their engagement under wraps reflected how they envisioned the marriage as quiet, private, and with no media circus.

Unity and United Interests

Their shared dedication to giving back can be seen in how they've approached their philanthropy and community involvement from day one. It illustrates the core values and mission that bond them both as a couple. In addition, their commitment to family and raising children interested in athletics only cements that they truly are life partners. Pursuing common interests and values, they have drawn strength from each other.

Lessons from Their Love Story

Peyton Manning and Ashley Thompson's love story is one that can teach others a lot just as it inspires them. Their steadfast love and unity in the triumphs of every kind and their mutual commitment to philanthropy and family are all moving images that paint this picture. This kind of relationship greatly demonstrate what we can accomplish by treating others with respect and understanding. After all these years, their continued commitment to and respect for one another show us how powerful seemingly simple things like support or common values can be in creating ever-long love.


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