Chynna Phillips and Billy Baldwin opens up about the problems they still face in their marriage after more than 30 years together.
The 58-year-old Wilson Phillips the 63-year-old singer and actor recently revealed that they are living in separate homes again, and are now sharing more details about their relationship woes.
In a new video posted Saturday (November 7), the couple discussed their communication problems, their different emotional needs and why they sometimes have trouble understanding each other.
They are also preparing to launch a new YouTube series that will give fans a behind-the-scenes look at their efforts to work through their marriage issues.
Chynna Phillips & Billy Baldwin open up about their marital problems
The couple discussed their different communication styles in a new video promoting their upcoming YouTube series, Holding on.
Billy remember advice they received from a marriage therapist years ago, which encouraged them to identify the one thing they most needed from their relationship and strive to provide it.
The idea was simple: each spouse should make a consistent effort to meet the other’s most important need.
But, Chynna and Billy he admitted that it was not always easy to implement the advice.
They explained that Chynna tend to have a more relaxed approach to life, while Billy says he is more intense and focused on getting things done.
“It can be intense. It can be urgent or intense,” Billy admitted while describing his communication style.
Chynna she explained that what she wants from him is “gentle, healing, loving communication.”
The couple also discussed their different expectations of emotional and physical intimacy.
“I think I want the physical intimacy that leads to the emotional intimacy she’s looking for,” Billy explained.
Chynna she encouraged her husband to give up some of his responsibility, while Billy he admitted that his communication style can sometimes annoy her.
“I’d love to see you let go a little more in your life. Just let go of all the struggles and pressures,” Chynna he told him.
Their conversations are part of the new series, which is scheduled to launch on November 17.
Why are Chynna Phillips & Billy Baldwin living separately?
The couple recently revealed that they are living in separate homes again, although they have not announced a breakup or plans for a divorce.
In a video in October, Chynna they explained that their marriage had been going through a very difficult time before Billy move into a guest house about 50 yards away.
She said the change seemed to help their relationship.
Billy also remembered Chynna declaring that she wanted to spend her life with him, but that she would prefer to do so elsewhere.
This is not the first time they have tried to stay apart.
Back in November 2024, Chynna she revealed that she lived in Santa Barbara during her Billy live in Beverly Hills.
At the time, she explained that they still loved each other but sometimes they needed space.
Eventually the couple moved back in together, with Chynna confirming at the end of 2024 that they had reconsidered their arrangement.
Now, they are trying a similar approach again as they continue to work on their marriage.
Chynna and Billy married in 1995 and have three grown children, Jameson, Vance and Brooke.
They previously explained why they decided to live in separate homes, revealing how the arrangement affected their relationship.
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