‘It’s unusual but it doesn’t bother me!’ Frankie Bridge reflects on sharing a house with in-laws Wendy and Mick after they moved into her family home almost SEVEN years ago
Frankie Bridge has revealed that she doesn’t know ‘any different’ when it comes to living with her in-laws – and it’s something that doesn’t bother her.
The 32-year-old singer, who lives in Surrey with her husband Wayne Bridge, their two children, Parker, seven, and Carter, five, is not fazed by also being under the same roof as Wayne’s parents, Wendy and Mick.
Speaking to The Sun, Frankie explained: ‘Everyone is obsessed with them living with us, but I don’t know any different. They’ve not always lived with us, but they’ve always been around.’
Busy household: Frankie Bridge divulged her experience living with her in-laws and said she doesn’t know ‘any different’
Wendy and Mick moved in when Frankie’s eldest Parker was a toddler, something the popstar referred to as a ‘no-brainer’, particularly because of the great bond they have with their grandchildren.
The former Saturdays star insisted that although they live together, they don’t feel the need to everything as a six.
And in terms of ‘awkward’ moments, Frankie was adamant they are few and far between.
Family fun: The 32-year-old singer, who lives in Surrey with her husband Wayne Bridge [pictured 2020], their two children, Parker, seven, and Carter, five, is not fazed by also being under the same roof as Wayne’s parents, Wendy and Mick
‘I’m not an arguer, I wouldn’t shout at Wayne anyway. But if he said something I didn’t agree with, I would say it in front of them,’ she admitted, adding that she would avoid confrontation ‘at all costs.’
The extra helping hands are useful for Frankie as she juggles a busy schedule, having just published her second book and presenting her Open Mind podcast.
However, the mother-of-two revealed that she didn’t realise ‘you think about your kids 24/7 when you aren’t with them’, amid wrestling working-mum guilt.
Selfie: The extra helping hands are useful for Frankie as she juggles a busy schedule, having just published her second book and presenting her Open Mind podcast
Frankie’s second book, GROW: Motherhood, Mental Health & Me explores her journey with maternal wellbeing.
‘I still feel there’s such a taboo in talking about any negatives when it comes to pregnancy, babies and kids. You have to enjoy it all, and if you don’t you’re a failure,’ she remarked.
This wasn’t the first time she has spoken candidly about her mental health and revealed that it’s only been over the last few years that her and Wayne have been talking about how they feel mentally.
Family fun: The mother-of-two revealed that she didn’t realise ‘you think about your kids 24/7 when you aren’t with them’, amid wrestling working-mum guilt
Talking it out: The popstar revealed that it’s only been over the last few years that her and Wayne have been talking about how they feel mentally [the pair pictured in 2020]
She unashamedly admitted that she kept her issues to herself whilst part of pop group The Saturdays, due to not wanting to let her fans – or bandmates down.
However, Frankie was firm in the fact that her band appearances in the former and S Club 8 didn’t trigger her mental health issues – and believed she ‘came out of the womb’ anxious.
It may have been more than six years since The Saturdays went on their break, but Frankie still remains close with girls in the group – Rochelle Humes, Mollie King, Una Healy and Vanessa White – and they catch up regularly on a WhatsApp group.
Grow: Motherhood, Mental Health & Me is out now.
Throwback: It may have been more than six years since The Saturdays went on their break, but Frankie still remains close with girls in the group – (from L-R) – Una Healy, Rochelle Humes, Vanessa White and Mollie King
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