Elsa Pataky, Chris Hemsworth’s wife, reveals the secret to their 10-year marriage

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

And three months after celebrating their milestone anniversary, Elsa has shared the secret to their long and happy relationship.

The Spanish actress, 44, told Sunday Life that patience, communication and understanding are key to a successful marriage.

Revealed: Chris Hemsworth’s (right) wife Elsa Pataky, 44, (left) revealed the secret to their successful 10-year marriage in an interview with this week’s Sunday Life magazine

‘You have to do a lot of work in a marriage; I don’t think every pair is perfect, ”she said.

‘It requires patience, understanding, a lot of conversation, getting to know the other, getting to know yourself and what you’re doing wrong. The point is that your pride doesn’t get in the way. ‘

Elsa also explained that it is important as a couple to spend time together without the 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 do our best to do things together without the kids. We make time for ourselves as a couple. ‘

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

They welcomed 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 welcomed 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 a moving tribute to his wife as they celebrated 10 years of marriage.

’10 years together! “I look forward to the advancement of modern medicine and science and enjoy a few hundred more!” wrote the Thor star.

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

The Fast and Furious star wrote: ‘Ten years of taking pictures was almost as much fun as in real life!’

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