Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas have been together for more than 20 years and despite the difficulties, separation has not been an option.
The actress, during an interview for WSJ Magazine, attributes the longevity of this marriage to the strong bond she has with her husband and, among other things, reveals the so-called "secrets" for a long-lasting marriage.
"First, we have a lot of fun together! My husband is 25 years older than me, this is no secret. Constant love and respect are what keep us together. We have never lost our sense of humor and enjoy the company of Each other."
The movie star says that the work they do has helped their communication to become even more intimate because of the time they spend together.
"He and I spend a lot of time together because unlike other couples we have never had a fixed work schedule. We are either at work or we are on vacation. So I can work 16 hours a day, but I can also be all "at home. In short, there has been a lot of free time to be ourselves."
The couple, married since 2000 are the parents of two children, 20-year-old Dylan and daughter Carys, 17. The choice to raise children away from Hollywood has also been a well-thought-out decision by the couple.
However, their marriage has not always had good days. In 2010, actor Douglas was diagnosed with throat cancer and in 2013 they split up after 13 years together, to take the time he needed to reflect and work on their relationship.
Despite it all Catherine says what brings them back to each other is the humor and the fact that they respect each other’s spaces.
Do you understand now why you hear the phrase "I want someone to make me laugh" so often? It is the secret of a happy marriage!
