Stacey Solomon is a singer, TV personality and a daytime television presenter. Ever since she appeared on The X Factor back in its sixth series, she won our hearts with her infectious laugh and bubbly personality.
As well as presenter and singer, Stacey has also begun work as a columnist, writing regularly for The Sun for their online column.
In her latest column, Stacey has opened up about her relationship with her boyfriend and fellow TV presenter Joe Swash. She admitted that Joe is not one of the top priorities in life but she remains unapologetic about it.
Being the mother of Zachary, 10 and Leighton, 5, Stacey reveals that she works hard in the TV industry to ensure that she and her sons have a financially secure future. She says that the nature of the TV industry means that you can have a job one day and be out of work the next. Admitting that she adores her job, Stacey likes to prioritise her career as well as her two boys.
Commenting on the tiring task of being a mum, Stacey says that when she isn’t at work, the remaining energy she has goes towards aiming to make a big impact on her sons’ lives. With the busyness of her life in the TV industry, Stacey wants to focus as much of her spare time on making sure that she spends lots of time with her boys.
Joe often comes round after the children are in bed and Stacey will be exhausted then. She reveals that her and Joe’s quality time together is very limited and only get around a day a month when the boys are with their dad and both her and Joe are not working.
She says:
“Our dream night together is to curl up on the sofa, watch a film and eat. I don’t put on lots of make-up or get dressed up. I might even leave my make-up on from work and sleep on my back so Joe wakes up to my Bambi eyes and half my lashes stuck to his cheek. Now, that’s what I call making an effort!”
In her column, Stacey comments on other people’s judgements of her relationship. She acknowledges that onlookers often suggest that the couple do not spend enough quality time together, but she insists that this is the best way for her and her family. She says that she simply would not give up the time she gets to spend with her two boys for time with her boyfriend.
Stacey revealed:
“And that’s why I strongly object to the nonsense that is Couples Appreciation Month (CAM). Did you miss the memo? Let me get you up to speed. Founded in 2010 by Blissful Escapes (a dodgy PR stunt, I’d guess) April is apparently when “couples should do something special to reinforce and celebrate their relationship.” Of course I don’t object to showing love and affection to my partner and letting him know I appreciate his very being – but I just hate the immense pressure to do so.”
She went on to admit that she doesn’t actually mind Valentine’s Day because it is only for 24 hours, but dismisses the notion that a whole month should be spent in dedication to your partner.
Joe, Stacey’s boyfriend, also has a young child of his own who he dedicates his time to as well. With I’m A Celebrity being set in Australia, Joe is away for two months at a time so often cannot see his child or Stacey during this time.
Stacey and Joe do not let their busy schedules and limited time together affect their relationship. Stacey says that Joe never comments on Stacey’s lack of energy or time to dedicate to him.
She revealed that Joe puts a lot of effort into seeing her as much as possible:
“He makes every effort to drive up to me whenever he can – even if he just gets sleeping Stace or five minutes of me before I’m unconscious. He doesn’t care if I’m totally brain-fried and have nothing left to say. He’s always there when I have too much to say and I can rant at him.
He will even just pick me up from somewhere and take me to the next destination just so we can have car time together. Don’t worry, I’m also an absolute catch and do plenty back but I won’t waste time listing my own greatness.”
Stacey commented on people’s tendencies to rely on statistics such as the ‘normal’ amount of time successful couples should stay with each other. She says that she likes to focus on staying on track and getting on with her busy life, whilst appreciating Joe in any time she has left.
She said:
“I can hear people saying, “that’s not healthy”, “you have to make special, quality time for each other”, blah, blah, blah – but that’s just the way it has to be.
I cannot and will not give up the small amount of time I get to be with my kids for alone time with Joe. And, I would never expect him to do the same.”
At the end of her column, Stacey thanked her boyfriend for his ongoing love and support during this busy time in her life:
“THANK YOU Joseph Adam Swash for unconditionally loving me in my zombified state for the last two and a half years. You are my rock, and I don’t remember what it was like before you nor can I imagine the future without you – every month!”
We love Stacey and how honest she is about how important her sons are to her. We hope that she continues to successfully manage her career in the television industry whilst looking after her two young boys. Also wishing all the best to both Stacey and Joe as they continue their happy and healthy relationship.
