That’s the blunt relationship advice often attributed to Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Married to Michael Douglas since 2000, the Oscar-winning actress has joked in interviews that one key to a happy marriage is simple: personal space. Specifically — separate bathrooms.
It sounds humorous. But behind the joke is something practical.
Long marriages aren’t built on romance alone. They’re built on rhythm. On privacy. On the freedom to exist without always being observed. Small boundaries can protect big bonds.
In a world that often glorifies constant closeness, Zeta-Jones’ comment highlights something many couples quietly learn over time: love thrives when both people still have room to breathe.
After more than two decades together — through career highs, public scrutiny, and serious health challenges — their marriage has endured in Hollywood, where longevity is rare.
Maybe the secret isn’t dramatic.
Maybe it’s simply space, respect, and a door that locks.