How do Marjorie and Steve Harvey keep their marriage strong after a long absence?

 In addition to being a well-known stand-up comedian, 

 Harvey has had successful runs as a host, actor, producer, and writer.

Steve Harvey has a variety of jobs before to becoming well-known,

including that of a boxer, mailman, and autoworker.

Harvey married Marcia Harvey in 1981,

 He avoided his family while pursuing his goal of becoming a well-known comedian.

 The couple finally divorced, and they split up in 1994 

The pair separated in 2006 after a brief nine-year marriage.