Keith Urban’s long been open about his battle with drugs and alcohol, and he credits much of his recovery to his wife, A-list actor Nicole Kidman.
In a new interview with The Sun, Keith acknowledges that keeping a healthy balance — and a healthy relationship — takes constant maintenance. “It can easily go out of whack,” he says.
“Umpteen years ago I never corrected things until it was too late, but now I see it starting to go out and I’m much better at catching it before things implode,” he says, jokingly adding that he has a strong motivating factor to keep any partying impulses in check: “I’d like to stay married.”
Plus, Keith and Nicole are now parents to two daughters, 13-year-old Sunday and 11-year-old Faith.
“I’m trying to set a good example for the kids, but I still don’t know if I’m getting it right,” he says. “I have made so many mistakes, but you have to work out what works for you. My message to them is always to do whatever they are passionate about, I don’t care, as long as they work hard to achieve it.”
Though maintaining the right life balance takes constant work, there are plenty of happy milestones and reasons to celebrate along the way. Last September, Keith celebrated 15 years of sobriety.
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