Tish Cyrus, mother of Grammy winner Miley Cyrus, has opened up about her early relationship with husband Dominic Purcell. The couple, who tied the knot in August 2023, sought therapy just two weeks into dating to ensure a strong foundation for their relationship.
Early Commitment to Therapy
On the July 4 episode of her podcast, Sorry We’re Stoned, Tish shared how Purcell’s long-term commitment to therapy inspired her to join him early in their relationship. “In the first week that we met, he had told me that he does therapy once a month and he has for 20 years, and I went to therapy with him. It was so cool,” she said. Two weeks into dating, they attended a session together.
During their first therapy session, Purcell expressed his concern about not rushing Tish, who was still navigating her recent divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus. “I just want to make sure I’m not pushing Tish too fast into the relationship and, like, she’s just gone through a divorce and I want to really learn to walk her through that in the best way possible,” he said.
A Deep Connection
Tish revealed that after a month of dating, both she and Purcell realized their relationship was special. Purcell’s dedication to self-improvement and being “the best version” of himself was a significant factor. “I’ve never seen anybody work on themselves so much,” Tish noted.
The couple’s wedding in Malibu, California, was an intimate affair attended by Tish’s children Brandi, 37, Trace, 35, and Miley, 31. Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus, who divorced in 2022 after nearly 30 years of marriage, are also parents to Braison, 30, and Noah, 24, who reportedly did not attend the wedding.
Navigating Differences
Despite their strong connection, Tish admitted that she and Purcell have faced challenges due to their differing personalities. On a March episode of her podcast, Tish discussed how their astrological signs—she’s a Taurus, and he’s an Aquarius—initially made her hesitant about their compatibility.
Tish described herself as more emotional, which she attributes to being coddled as an only child. In contrast, Purcell has a straightforward approach, which has led to some adjustments in their relationship. “I was an only child, I was adopted, so I was coddled a lot. I kind of have needed that. But that’s just not who he is. He is not emotional and that could be a problem,” she explained.
However, Tish emphasized that she’s working on managing her emotions and not expecting the same treatment from Purcell. “Instead of getting so upset and heated about it and me not taking it personally, just letting him have an opinion. I’ve never been good at that,” she said.
Billy Ray Cyrus’s Ongoing Divorce Battle
Meanwhile, Tish’s ex-husband Billy Ray Cyrus is dealing with a contentious divorce from Firerose, whom he married in October 2023. The country singer cited irreconcilable differences and “inappropriate marital conduct” in his divorce filing just seven months later. Billy Ray has also requested a temporary restraining order to prevent Firerose from unauthorized use of his personal and professional accounts, alleging significant unauthorized charges.
Billy Ray’s legal battle with Firerose has reportedly strained his relationship with his family, including rumors of a feud with daughter Miley.
Tish Cyrus and Dominic Purcell’s early commitment to therapy highlights their dedication to building a strong relationship. Despite differences in their personalities, they continue to navigate their challenges with open communication and mutual respect. As Tish and Purcell’s relationship flourishes, Billy Ray Cyrus’s ongoing divorce saga adds a contrasting note to the family dynamic.
