# HGTV stars admit marital 'problems' only when apart

> HGTV stars Ben and Erin Napier say their only marital 'problems' happen when they spend more than two nights apart.
- Title: HGTV stars admit marital 'problems' only when apart · Page Six
- Summary: HGTV stars Ben and Erin Napier say their only marital 'problems' happen when they spend more than two nights apart.
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- Source: Page Six — https://pagesix.com/2026/10/29/celebrity-news/hgtv-stars-ben-erin-napier-detail-problems-in-marriage
- Published: 2026-10-29T19:57:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ben napier, erin napier, hgtv, marriage, seattle, nfl, news, entertainment
## Marital problems
HGTV stars Ben and Erin Napier say their only marital 'problems' occur when they have to spend more than two nights apart.

> Which has only happened a handful of times
## Constant communication
Ben said they constantly communicate when separated, asking why the other didn't answer calls.

> Hey why didn't you answer when i called you because i was busy what's wrong why was that so important that you needed me to answer right away
## Children react
Their daughters act like Ben has passed away when he goes away for one night.

> acted like he had passed away
## Family unit
They have been together since 2004 and only know how to function as a unit.

> weve always worked together and we dont know how to do it any other way
## Key takeaway

HGTV stars Ben and Erin Napier say their only marital 'problems' occur when they have to spend more than two nights apart.