Atlanta, GA 12/6/2010 10:38:08 PM
Jack Black thinks being a good husband is like being a gardener.
The ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ actor – who has sons Sammy,
four, and Thomas, two, with wife Tanya Haden – believes care and
attention, as well as communication are key to a lasting relationship,
though he admits he occasionally gets too carried away with following
his wife’s wishes.
He said: "Being a good husband is like being a gardener: You've got to
give your partner lots of water and sunshine - love and support.
Communication is key - listening and sharing, finding a good TV show to
watch together. My wife and I have really been into ‘Project Runway’.
“It's also important to ask for what you want. I have a tendency to do
whatever my wife wants, and then anger builds up inside me and comes
out in little passive-aggressive bursts. It's better to just
communicate your desires up front from the get-go. Such an obvious and
strange discovery at the age of 41!"
As well as his tips for being a good husband, Jack also revealed what
he thinks makes him a good father – getting enough rest so he is able
to keep up with his sons’ energy levels.
He told Parade magazine: "The more sleep I get, the better dad I am.
Parenting is 90 per cent energy; if you don't have it, then there tend
to be some lazy TV-watching days with the kids and that ain't getting
it done.
“A great day with them is an energised adventure into the world.
“My best piece of parenting advice? Never try to make a happy child
happier. Just leave it alone. When you try and kick it up to another
level with a scoop of ice cream or whatever, it ruins everything."
