Lindsay Arnold’s Marriage to High School Sweetheart Sam Cusick: What She’s Said About Their Romance

Lindsay Arnold and husband Sam Cusick’s relationship dynamic has grown from high school sweethearts to mom and dad.

Arnold and Cusick got engaged while on vacation in Africa in December 2014. The following year, the couple tied the knot in Provo, Utah.

“I’ve loved Sam since I was 16 years old and today I officially get to spend the rest of my life with him — through giggles and tears, and every moment in between!” the Dancing With the Stars alum told Us Weekly in a statement on her wedding day in June 2015.

Since exchanging vows, Arnold and Cusick have expanded their family with daughters Sage and June, whom they welcomed in November 2020 and May 2023. As they’ve embraced their roles as parents, their relationship has gotten stronger over the years.

Keep scrolling for everything Arnold has said about her marriage over the years:

Being Best Friends

Arnold opened up about how companionship was the foundation of her and Cusick’s relationship.

“I truly think that is the key to a happy and successful marriage … on top of everything else your spouse should be your best friend,” she wrote via Instagram in January 2021. “I am so grateful for our friendship these past couple months with a newborn. It has helped us laugh off the tired cranky moments (from me) hahaha and have patience with each other while going through the (sometimes hard) firsts that come with being new parents. And it has brought us the most incredible joy being able to experience the special gift of parenthood together. This guy is my official bestie and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

Being Their Authentic Selves

Arnold opened up about how she and Cusick have brought out the best in each other.

“Since day one Sam has always been my best friend and I truly believe that is what has gotten us through the challenges and ups and downs of marriage,” she captioned a June 2022 Instagram post. “Through everything he has been the person I feel most comfortable being my true self around and the one who loves me at my best and at my worst. Grateful for our love and for the life we have created together 💕.”

Her ‘Best Decision’

While celebrating their eighth wedding anniversary in June 2023, Arnold expressed her support for having Cusick by her side.

“8 years with the love of my life and my best friend ❤️ beyond grateful for this guy he is the best husband and dad and I am very excited we get to celebrate him today for Father’s Day too🥹,” she captioned a snap of them. “The best decision I ever made was marrying this man and watching him as a father has made me fall in love with him over and over again ❤️.”

Cherishing All the Moments

In honor of Cusick’s 29th birthday, Arnold reflected on how she and her husband have grown since their teen years.

“Sam and I started ‘officially’ dating maybe two weeks before his 16th bday and I remember being so nervous about getting him a present like maybe it was too soon lol so I ended up dropping it off on his porch knocking on the door and running away cause I was so awkward 😂,” she wrote alongside an April 2023 Instagram Reel. “Here we are 14 birthdays later and I can’t even begin to express how grateful I am for every single year I get with this man. We have experienced so much together and I wouldn’t want to be doing life with anyone other than him.”

Arnold gushed that Cusick “is the best husband and most incredible dad.”

“I really could not have dreamed I would get so lucky!” she continued. “I could go on and on and on about all the things I love about our guy he is everything and more and I’m so grateful for the life we have together, happy birthday baby ❤️.”

Shutting Down Haters

Arnold sparked backlash online in June 2025 after she posted a TikTok video showing how Cusick made their bed, which included pillows on the floor and untidy bedding. While some fans appreciated Arnold’s humor, others did not. One fan replied, “Your husband should file for a divorce because of this video.”

The dancer fired back at the commenter with a follow-up video showing her and Cusick happily together.

“Good news Sam still loves me 😉my recent post ruffled some serious feathers in the comments haha but happy to report that it’s possible to joke around and still love/appreciate each other 🙌🏼,” she captioned the clip.