Chris Hemsworth’s wife, Elsa Pataky, reveals the secret of their successful ten-year marriage

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky celebrated 10 years of marriage in December.

And three months after celebrating her birthday, Elsa has shared the secret of their long and happy relationship.

The 44-year-old Spanish actress told Sunday Life that patience, communication and understanding are key to a good marriage.

Revealed: Chris Hemsworth’s wife (right), Elsa Pataky, 44 (left), revealed the secret to her ten-year marriage success in an interview with Sunday Life magazine this week

‘You have to dedicate a lot of work to marriage; I don’t think all couples are perfect, “he said.

“It requires patience, understanding, a lot of conversation, getting to know the other person, getting to know yourself and what you’re doing wrong. It’s about not letting one’s pride get in the way.”

Elsa also explained that it is important to spend time together as a couple without children.

“You have to put a lot of work into marriage”: the Spanish actress explained that patience, communication and understanding are essential for a successful marriage

She said: ‘We strive to do things together without children. We spend time as a couple ”.

Chris and Elsa met in early 2010 and were married shortly after in December of that year.

They received daughter India Rose in 2012 and their twin sons, Tristan and Sasha, later in 2014.

Love story: Chris and Elsa met in early 2010 and were married shortly after in December of that year. They received daughter India Rose in 2012 and their twin sons, Tristan and Sasha, later in 2014

The family of five now lives in Byron Bay, on the north coast of New South Wales, after moving from Los Angeles.

In December, Chris shared an emotional tribute to his wife as they celebrated 10 years of marriage.

’10 years together! “Looking forward to the advances of modern medicine and science and enjoying a couple hundred more!” wrote the star of Thor.

Elsa also shared a post on Instagram to celebrate the couple’s momentous occasion.

The Fast and Furious star wrote, “Taking ten years of photography was almost as much fun as the real thing!”

Life Down Under: The family of five now lives in Byron Bay, on the north coast of New South Wales, after moving from Los Angeles