Sara Haines Gets Real About Her Marriage: “We Aren’t Perfect Behind Closed Doors” 💔💬

On a lively episode of The View, Sara Haines took a moment to break down the reality of married life in a way that had the audience both laughing and nodding along. The co-host revealed the unfiltered truth about her relationship with her husband, Max Shifrin, admitting that things behind the bedroom door are far from perfect.

With her signature candidness, Sara shared how the pressures of raising three young children and juggling demanding work schedules often leave little time for romantic moments. The audience could relate as Sara humorously described the “everyday” challenges that long-term couples face.

Sara Haines, 48, didn’t hold back when asked where the best place she’s had sex is, answering with a relatable quip: “Wherever vacation is. Because Max and I have small kids.” Cue the laughter from the studio, especially as co-host Joy Behar joked, “No children around.”

But the truth behind Sara’s words was clear: “It’s not always about perfection, but about making the effort.” As the conversation took a humorous turn, Haines admitted that the couple’s attempts at privacy often go awry. “Oh hell no,” she said, reflecting on the intrusion of their children. “Your mama hat goes on real fast, and that’s the least sexy thing I wear.”

Sara further explained how difficult it is to find alone time, saying, “You can’t just close the door. They bang on it.” Even when they try to keep their kids entertained, things don’t always go to plan. “We give them sugar and video games, put them in a corner, and they need us immediately,” she laughed. “It’s annoying. It’s a turnoff.”

This candid moment follows a previous confession, where Sara admitted to using sex as a way to get Max to help around the house. “Sometimes, after we’re done, I think about all the chores left to do, and I ask, ‘Babe, did the plumber call today?’” She joked that she had learned to wait a few minutes before asking anything too serious.

This isn’t the first time Sara has opened up about the highs and lows of her marriage. In a 2024 appearance, she joked about using “transactional deals” to get Max to put the kids to bed. The couple, who tied the knot in 2014, share three kids—Alec, 9, Sandra, 8, and Caleb, 6—and Sara’s no-nonsense approach to marriage is one that many parents can certainly relate to!

While their marriage may not be perfect, Sara’s honesty about the effort and humor it takes to keep a relationship strong speaks volumes. 👏💕