Amanda Owen detailed reason behind lack of romance with husband Clive before ‘rocky patch’

Amanda Owen, 47, and her husband of 21 years Clive Owen, 66, released a joint statement last week saying “like any marriage, we have our stresses and strains”, but added they always wanted to “show the reality of life on the farm” through their TV shows and book deals. However, speaking in an interview before the revelation about their “rocky patch”, Amanda spoke candidly on how “romance” is not in her and Clive’s “make-up” as a couple.

When asked if she and her husband are romantic, the shepherdess said: “I don’t think either of us are! I don’t think it’s in our make-up.”

She went on to reveal what she believes to be the secret behind her 21-year marriage. 

“Everything we do is interchangeable,” she said. 

“Clive will serve afternoon tea and change nappies, I’ll shear sheep and shovel s**t. It doesn’t matter who does what, we’re all on the same side.”

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The couple, known as the “Kardashians of the Countryside”, are said to be “battling to save their marriage” after more than 21 years.

Clive, who was previously married to another woman for 13 years, is reportedly “desperate” to repair their relationship and “fears” their marriage will end in divorce. 

It was reported they had recently started living apart, but their neighbours claim it was common knowledge months ago. 

In a joint statement given to MailOnline, Amanda and Clive Owen said: “With the TV show and the books we’ve always aimed to show the reality of life on the farm, and just like any marriage we have our stresses and strains, coupled with all the complexities of what we do on the farm and bringing up nine kids.