For as long as   and  's characters have been living in the  universe, dedicated fans have been desperate to see Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler  get together. But how has Mariska's husband   taken to seeing his wife have undeniable chemistry with her co-star of ?

During a May 2021 appearance , the  was asked about what it was like being a longtime "" with Mariska and the  star. (To be clear, Mariska, Peter and Chris aren't actually in a three-way union!) After stumbling about trying to come up with an answer, he eventually shared his thoughts in a lighthearted manner.

"We make it work,"  host   about splitting his wife's time with her on-screen companion. "Sometimes Chris and I have some things to negotiate. But we've gotten really good at communicating with each other, and there's a lot of give and take. Kind of in the end, all three of us, we're really happy."

In November 2001, Mariska and Peter met on the set of  when he appeared as a guest star. The two were later , and Mariska has since said  the moment they crossed paths.

By this point in her career, fans had become accustomed to witnessing Mariska and Chris' fictional romantic tension. The two began working on the NBC drama in 1999. But as it turns out, the co-stars' relationship is completely platonic.

As Peter's  interview went on, it was clear he wasn't done discussing his feelings toward Chris and Mariska's friendship. When a photo  came up, he clarified how he is oftentimes the one documenting them on set.

"I think there is much to be said about marriage ... and there he is,"  about the snap above. "I took that picture on a day that we were all on."

At least we know where Peter stands on this relationship. As far as Mariska and Chris' take on this, they're well aware of how special their bond is.

"It's effortless, and it's weird, and I always look at it as some sort of gift," Mariska said on the red carpet of . "So much of it has to do with our shared sense of humor, shared perspective, our now history."