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Emily Simpson jokingly termed herself “the problem” in her marriage with husband Shane Simpson. The funny Instagram Reel hilariously mocked marital situations and asked followers to share their own relationship stories. Among those comments were silly anecdotes from fans who could relate to the couple’s amusing dynamic.
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Emily Simpson knows who brings drama to her marriage, and she’s owning that. The ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ star went all out funny on the Instagram Reel: cheekily saying she is “the problem” in her relationship with Shane Simpson. The clip featured the catchy audio of, “I have 99 problems, but when I’m with you, I know it’s 100,” with Emily just looking too content with that self-proclamation.
Emily doubled down in the caption, “I know… I’m the problem,” accompanied by crying-laughing emojis. Then she threw it up to her followers: “How long have you been married?! Are you the problem???” The post quickly turned into a circus as couples began sharing their own stories and gloriously acknowledging that it’s always somebody stirring the pot.
The comments had transformed into a support group for all self-proclaimed “problems.” One said, “I’m definitely the problem but I like it! Love you and Shane!” While another wrote, “24 years and yes I am the problem.” To me, this kind of honesty was refreshing—and hilarious. Another, with 40 years under her belt, winked and said, “Married 40 years and of course I’m not the problem.”
Shane Simpson somehow emerged as the breakout star of the comments, with worshippers lamenting his patience and humor. “Shane is the best,” one commenter said. Another went, “Shane always looks like, What in the Hell did I get myself in to?” Clearly, the fans love their real—and really funny—dynamic.
The Simpsons received shout-outs from the comments, one calling their witty banter so cute, while the other called them “couple goals.” Their fun self-deprecating humor is undoubtedly the major reason they’ve garnered so much love. Even one comment: “‘Shane’s reaction/what he said when he saw the footage of u gals EATING in his truck”‘ is some evidence of just how smack-dab into their down-home interactions the fans are.
One stood out in its wrenching honesty amongst the humor: “30 years and I lost him to cancer last week but I was the problem 90% of the time,” followed with heart and broken-heart emojis. Bittersweet reminders of how deeply missed “problems” are place these lighter comments in perspective as these marital quirks evolve into treasured memories.
Emily looked into the great unknown of long-term relationships: “The Problem” isn’t necessarily that bad if both parties can laugh about it. Replies spanned from “23 and we’re both the problem” to good old-fashioned testimonials of pride with “Shane is the GOAT,” cementing the fans as the biggest supporters of the Simpsons in their true-to-life marriage.
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Turning all those little issues into entertainment remains a winning recipe for the couple’s rising celebrity. Whether podcasting life or plastering the ‘gram with real-life clips, Emily and Shane Simpson somehow perfected being plainly funny. If being “problematic” comes up in their marriage, then laughter is their salve. Gina Kirschenheiter and Emily have collaborated on various projects, including a hilarious debate about their ages. Emily also recently interviewed Amanda Knox for her podcast, and she and Shane debated Richard Allen’s height in another episode. Additionally, Gina and Emily kicked off spooky season with a ghostly duet.