Yahoo Lifestyle Michael Douglas attributes marriage problems to his kids
Michael Douglas has revealed his marriage mistakes that led to his temporary split from wife Catherine Zeta-Jones in 2012 came down to the couple's tendency to focus on their children.
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The 69-year-old two-time Oscar-winning actor and his wife arrived in Jerusalem with their children, Dylan Douglas, 13, and Carys Douglas, 11 to celebrate their son's bar mitzvah on June 26.
Michael and Catherine at the 2014 AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute in Hollywood on June 5. Source: WireImage
He said: "Marriage requires constant nurturing. Don't put it all in the kids."
He explained: "You can exhaust yourself with the energy you put into your children so there's none left for the two of you. It's a dangerous seduction to fall into, with the best intentions. You have to watch that one."
The actor shared more marriage tips, explaining: "It goes to the idea of where you spend your energy and attention: do you spend it with strangers, trying to show everybody how nice you are? Or do you cherish your partner and really don't worry about other people. A lot of it has to do with age."
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He added: "When you've accomplished a certain amount in your career, it satisfies you and therefore makes you appreciate-and hopefully you do that sooner rather than later-the value of your partner."
