The Breakfast Club Best of full interview: Rome & Jess Hilarious Unpack Their Co-Parenting Relationship
Dec 25, 2025
In a heartfelt discussion, Rome and Jess Hilarious share their journey from a tumultuous relationship to a solid co-parenting partnership. They recount humorous first dates alongside serious moments, like confrontations that shaped their bond. Emphasizing the importance of communication, they reveal how overcoming jealousy with new partners strengthens their co-parenting. Rome opens up about deep personal struggles, his upbringing affecting their dynamics. With resilience at the core, they explore nurturing parenting principles, highlighting love over fear.
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Put The Child First
- Take feelings out of conflict and prioritize the child's needs when co-parenting.
- Communicate directly and make joint decisions focused on the child’s wellbeing.
Six Flags First Date
- Rome and Jess's first big date was Six Flags, after Rome tried and failed his driving test that morning.
- Their playful Facebook messaging (a basketball emoji) sparked the connection.
Basement Fight That Became Legend
- Rome recounts a chaotic fight where Jess attacked a woman and he tossed her outside the house.
- The story became a long-running argument they still joke about after 11 years.