In the GALA interview, presenter Wayne Carpendale reveals how he keeps his love with his wife Annemarie fresh – and what adventure their little family is now facing.
His father Howard wrote one of the most famous hit love anthems, “Ti amo” – and his son Wayne Carpendale, 47, seems to have listened carefully. The actor (“The Country Doctor”) has had a harmonious relationship with his wife, ProSieben presenter Annemarie Carpendale, 46, for around 17 years, eleven of which as a married couple. Their happiness was crowned by son Mads, 5.
But of course there are many more people for whom things aren’t going so well in love – Wayne wants to help some of them out again. As TV Cupid, he moderates the second season of the VOX dating show “Herz an Bord”. In the GALA interview, he explains what tips he has and what rules apply in his own relationship.
Wayne Carpendale in a GALA interview
GALA: With “Heart on Board” you help love get going. What’s the best way to conquer your crush?
Wayne Carpendale: There is no secret recipe. I just notice that many people date with high expectations and checklists instead of letting go and getting involved in something new. And as exciting as it may be to get to know each other via apps etc., it is only when you have met a person, spent time with them and hugged them that you realize whether there is a spark or not.
What was it like for you and your wife Annemarie back then?
For us it didn’t click right away. We were both newly separated and therefore weren’t really ready for anything new. And yet we both felt that there was something between us that we couldn’t ignore. From then on things went pretty quickly.
In what way?
I moved in with Anne after just two or three months and haven’t moved out since. (laughs)
Wayne Carpendale: “We always try to surprise each other”
What is your love secret?
Sometimes a relationship is work, even if that doesn’t sound romantic at first. We always try to surprise each other, sometimes spontaneously follow each other to work, do something unexpectedly romantic or plan a couple’s evening. This isn’t a miracle cure for eternal love, but it keeps the relationship fresh.
They even allow themselves to flirt with others…
We didn’t have to allow ourselves to do that, it’s just not taboo for either of us. On the contrary: it keeps you young – everyone and the relationship too.
How far can you go?
We never made any rules or set any limits. We have very similar values and would know if we would go further than our partner would approve of.
Nevertheless, you have a free pass: Annemarie can come with you Ashton Kutcher cheat, you with Cameron Diaz.
This isn’t meant entirely seriously, it’s more like a sweet custom from the States that says: Well, if I were to run into this unattainable world star by chance, then you wouldn’t mind, would you?
A new phase of life for the Carpendales
A new phase of your life will soon begin – your son will start school. A big step, also for you as a parent.
We’re trying not to get too crazy about it – many others have done that before us. The little one is more than ready for the next step, so we’re just looking forward to experiencing it with him. But yes, we like to be spontaneous; From now on we have to adapt to weekends, public holidays and school holidays.
Was homeschooling an issue?
Maybe so that we have more freedom? No! If that’s the only way it’s possible under certain life circumstances, I understand that, but otherwise children need people their own age around them so that they can be children and really let off steam. And anyone who has ever tried to teach their child something knows that teachers, coaches and friends of the same age have a completely different approach.
And who will help with the homework?
We’ll do it like we did when changing diapers: sometimes one, sometimes the other – and sometimes both together. There is no fixed distribution of roles for us.
School automatically ensures more routine in everyday life.
School will certainly bring some structure into our lives, but apart from that we get involved in something new every day. That’s what defines us.