Billy Baldwin and his wife, Chynna Phillips, believe they have discovered the key to sustaining a healthy and happy marriage—and it involves living apart. The couple is preparing to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary in 2025 and recently shared intimate details about their unconventional living arrangement, revealing that they not only reside in separate homes but also in different area codes. The 56-year-old Wilson Phillips singer delved into their unique housing situation in a video posted to her YouTube channel on November 3rd. "Billy and I are in this new arrangement that is really working for me. I don't know if it's working for Billster, but I'm really happy with what we're doing," Phillips joked. "It's totally unstructured... let me explain." She continued, "I suggested to Billy, 'Why don't we try a little test run? I'll be in Santa Barbara, you in Beverly Hills, and then we switch. In between, we have date nights, therapy, dinner with the kids, and outings to the beach or the museum.'" For context, Santa Barbara is about 100 miles from Beverly Hills, a drive of over two hours without traffic.

Baldwin, 61, and Phillips tied the knot in 1995 and have three children together: daughters Jameson, 24, and Brooke, 19, and son Vance, 22. The 'Hold On' singer mentioned that while they "have sleepovers and stuff," they don't "force ourselves to be around each other's energy 24/7." Phillips disclosed that Baldwin is "a bit hesitant about the whole thing," but he agreed to give their separate living situation a shot. Later in the video, she calls her husband via FaceTime. "I think we're onto something," Phillips told Baldwin. "We enjoy each other's company. It's hard to explain to people that we're deeply in love, we cherish our marriage, and we never want to separate. We just need some time apart because we're sort of allergic to each other. And that's okay. I'm sure many couples feel the same way." Baldwin didn't fully agree, saying, "The reality is, you have the allergy. I have a certain energy that affects you—like your back just tweaked." He added, "You do things that sometimes alter my energy."

Phillips also joked about the Ten Commandments, laughing that she'll "submit" to her husband when she's around. "Where in the Bible does it say I have to live under the same roof with my husband 24/7? Can you find me that scripture?" she asked. "I have to take care of him, be kind and gentle. I have to obey or, what's the word, submit." She adds, "I will submit when I'm around." They've been candid about the challenges in their marriage, revealing earlier this year that they separated for six months after a "rough heart to heart." In March, The Post obtained photos of Baldwin and Phillips in a heated conversation. Despite the ups and downs, Phillips credited open communication and faith for helping them through tough times. "The Christianity aspect has been a glaring issue because it has taken over my life in many ways. It has made you question if we can really make it in the long run," she said to Baldwin in a separate video shared in February. Baldwin responded, "But I still love you, adore you, and completely support you. That's why I'm here now. That's why we go to church, pray, and talk about faith together. That's why I do this for you... because I'm a supportive, loving husband who adores his wife and wants to spend the rest of my life with you, no question."

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