Actress Joanna Page, known for her role in "Gavin and Stacey," has revealed a disagreement with her husband, James Thornton, regarding their family's future residence. Page, 49, shared on their podcast, "Lush!," that she wishes to move the family, including their four children, to Spain, specifically Mallorca.
Page articulated her desire to relocate, stating, "I now want to move to Spain. I say it every year." She elaborated on the appeal of living in Mallorca, questioning why they couldn't make the move and emphasizing a desire to embrace life experiences. "We're all going to die one day. Let's just all move to Mallorca," she argued.
Thornton, 50, expressed more practical reservations, questioning the logistics of Page's work schedule. "You'd have to travel back here to work?" he asked. Page countered that her work often involves short, three-day filming stints, requiring her to travel back and forth rather than being away for extended periods.
Thornton suggested that such a move would mean he would be primarily on his own with the children while Page was working. He proposed that a move to Spain might be more feasible after they retire, stating, "I'd love to do it when we retire, we could do something like that."
Despite the differing views, the conversation concluded with laughter. Page playfully threatened to move to Spain without him, to which Thornton responded in jest that he would move to a neighboring village to grow olives and make wine.
Page also discussed the dynamics of their 23-year marriage and relationship on the podcast. She admitted that they sometimes struggle to find time together due to their busy schedules and co-sleeping arrangements with their youngest child. To maintain intimacy, they prioritize quick moments together in the morning, which she described as "wild abandoned sex," before the children go to school and nursery.
Reflecting on their long-term relationship, Page acknowledged that marriage requires effort and that periods can be challenging. She previously told the Daily Mail that their relationship has involved "massive arguments" due to their contrasting temperaments: his "Northern, measured" nature versus her "manic, impulsive and fiery" personality. She stressed the importance of working at a marriage and not giving up at the first sign of difficulty, advocating for kindness and a good sense of humor.
The couple, who met in 1999 and married four years later, now host the podcast "Lush!," which Page described as a form of couples' therapy, encouraging them to connect and discuss various topics openly. She noted that the podcast provides a platform for them to talk through their differences and opinions, strengthening their bond.