Related: Alec Baldwin Wasn’t Interested in a Relationship Until Meeting Wife Hilaria: ‘But I Fell Deeply in Love with Her’ (Exclusive)Back when they unexpectedly crossed paths at a New York City restaurant 14 years ago, Alec wasn’t in the market for a significant other.”I had been through marriage, divorce. I was in an on-and-off relationship with another woman for quite some time. I was like, ‘I don’t want a girlfriend. I don’t,'” Alec recalls the year 2011, when he and Hilaria first crossed paths.Alec was previously married to actress Kim Basinger from 1993 to 2002, and they have a daughter together, Ireland Baldwin, 29.”So, when I met [Hilaria], I was really like, ‘Oh goodness. I don’t want this. I don’t want this,'” Alec reminisces. “But, I fell deeply in love with her. I told my friends, and they were like, ‘Oh, it’s like a miracle.'”The Baldwins capture the fun moments shared between the couple and their large family, as well as the emotional aftermath of Alec’s legal troubles following the accidental shooting on the set of his movie Rust. Related: Hilaria Baldwin Shares Husband Alec’s Desire for More Children — But She Admits ‘My Body’s Exhausted’ (Exclusive)”We’re like an old married couple,” Hilaria describes their playful banter as a delightful aspect of their relationship. “We’re like half of an old married couple,” Alec adds swiftly.According to Hilaria, Alec took his time to make a move, making her wait six weeks before their first kiss. “He shook my hand, which was fine,” she recounts matter-of-factly. “No hug, nothing.””Well, I was seeing someone at the time,” Alec clarifies.”I’m older, from a different era,” he elaborates. “When I was younger, to me, intimacy created a bond. I formed bonds with people I didn’t intend to, and the same happened with her. I thought, ‘I don’t want a girlfriend.'”Hilaria adds, “He was very respectful.””I just didn’t want to assume things… She’s a beautiful woman; I’m sure she had plenty of admirers,” Alec jokes.Gillian LaubDon’t miss out on any stories — subscribe to PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to keep yourself updated with the best of what PEOPLE has to offer.Their relationship has faced scrutiny over the years due to their age difference, their choice to have a large family, and various other reasons. The Baldwins gives them the chance to take back control of their narrative and challenge unfair judgments (she’s after his money; he’s a grumpy man).”Sharing your story is one
