Emma Bunton says having a break from her "soulmate" husband Jade Jones at the start of their relationship "worked a treat" as it has made their romance what it is today.
The Spice Girls songstress, 46, has previously spoken about taking a small break away from each other when they started dating when Emma was 21 and Jade was 19.
But she explained to pal Holly Willoughby how a break was very much needed as it has made their connection stronger today, and helped cement the fact they knew they wanted to be together forever.