Josh Hutcherson has been quietly dating Spanish actress Claudia Traisac since 2013, keeping their relationship private despite his high-profile career. Now, as he returns to television with I Love LA, Hutcherson shares with PEOPLE what sustains their long-term romance.
The couple met on the set of Escobar: Paradise Lost in 2013, marking the start of their relationship. For over a decade, they have maintained a low profile about their life together.
"In my life and relationship, because we're both actors, it's very hot and cold as far as how much time we get together,"
Hutcherson explains, reflecting the challenges of two busy schedules. Both actors often work on differing projects, making their time together unpredictable.
"It's a hard thing to find balance in,"
he adds, highlighting how this dynamic shapes their connection.
Despite these challenges, Hutcherson finds that the unpredictable nature of their time together adds excitement to the relationship:
"That's part of the reason why it works. That unpredictability is also what makes things exciting, too, in so many ways."
Josh Hutcherson credits the unpredictability and challenging balance of their acting careers as the key to keeping his 12-year relationship with Claudia Traisac exciting and strong.