Chip and Joanna Gaines opened up about the challenges they often face within their relationship and the "new thing" they're trying after 22 years of marriage. After 22 years of marriage, Chip and Joanna Gaines are always looking for ways to keep the spark alive. The Magnolia Network stars, who celebrated their wedding anniversary in May, recently opened up about the challenges they often face within their relationship and the "new thing" they tried in an effort to maintain the excitement. What we’ve realized in 22 years of marriage . . . is we still feel like newbies. Anytime you unlock a new thing, and you do it together, it only grows your relationship,