Stacey Solomon has opened up about the “biggest issue” in her and hubby Joe Swash’s relationship in the latest episode of their hit BBC reality show.
The 35-year-old TV star and her husband, aged 43, sought professional help during a couples’ therapy session to tackle their domestic disputes head-on.
Starting the heart-to-heart, Stacey expressed her exasperation towards Joe. She often feels let down when she asks for his assistance and he ends up getting side-tracked.
“You’re a great dad and an amazing person, but sometimes I don’t think you take into consideration all of the fires I’ve got to put out everywhere,” she confided in Joe.
But Joe was clearly ruffled by his wife’s remarks, retorting: “I don’t even know what to say. It’s so frustrating when I feel like all I’m trying to do is dedicate myself to my family, and do everything I possibly can, every minute of the day. Then, to sit here, and listen to the fact that I’m a huge problem.”
He then added: “All I’m hearing is I’m a huge problem in Stacey’s perfect life. I don’t hear any positive stuff about me as a person.”
Resulting from these exchanges, Stacey conceded: “I would say this is our biggest issue in our whole relationship. I cannot say anything without you taking it so personally, as an attack on you as a whole person.”
Things took a more reflective turn when the therapist mediated, leading Joe to divulge details about his upbringing and his ADHD diagnosis, reports Wales Online.
Stacey and Joe, who tied the knot in 2022, returned to their beloved Pickle Cottage and swiftly overcame any squabbles.
They even decided to go for another therapy session together, despite Joe’s initial reluctance.
Stacey opened up to her hubby, saying: “I found it helpful because I think sometimes we don’t listen to each other,” and confessed that she tends to be the one “trying to fix” things.
Joe acknowledged his tendency to “jump the gun” and recognised he needs to “sit on things” a bit more before responding. He suggested: “I think we go back and see her, and take it step by step.”