Julianne Hough: Seacrest relationship is great

02 February 2012Julianne Hough has opened up about her romance with Ryan Seacrest, saying she doesn't "take it for granted."

The 23-year-old performer told Parade magazine that her relationship is going great but has its challenges.

The biggest issue is coordinating their very busy schedules.

"It's a hard thing to do, especially when you're so caught up in your work and bettering yourself," she told the publication.

"I think at the end of the day you have to find a balance with what's really important."

Although Ryan is busy hosting American Idol, presenting his breakfast radio show and running his production company, he still makes sure that he gets in enough quality time with his lady love whose career is also skyrocketing.

"I'm so lucky that I have a great relationship," she gushed. "I'm very blessed and I don't take anything for granted.

"I think if you alienate people and just focus on your work then it just becomes lonely and it's not fun anymore. © Cover Media