Take That fans have pledged their devotion to heartthrob Howard Donald as he has hinted at experiencing challenges in his marriage.
The singer, 50, has been married to wife Katie for four years and paid tribute to her in emotional social media posts on Valentine’s Day.
But he also noted how being a parent to their two kids has been “truly testing” and how the couple would “weather through the storm”, leading onlookers to wonder how Howard and Katie have been affected by the “trials and tribulations of marriage”.
In a post shared with his followers on Instagram and Twitter, Howard lovingly said he was more head over heels for Katie than ever before.
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“I love you more than ever and find you more attractive and sexy than I ever have before,” the star wrote.
Howard continued: “It doesn’t take Valentine’s Day for me to tell you as I tell you everyday! Love you more than ever and you know it.”
Referring to a “sleepless period” in their lives, Howard also hinted the couple were strong enough to make it through “the storm” by “trying to keep each other warm”.
Although most fans remained upbeat about their idol’s cryptic message, nearly all of them hailed Howard for his romantic words.
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“You true romantic,” said one.
“Beautiful words, Howard! Lovely husband!” noted another.
A third agreed: “Beautiful words from a beautiful man to a beautiful woman!”
“Melting here xxxx,” added a fourth.
Another suggested: “Good song lyrics in the making.”
More still remarked on how Howard’s openness indicated the strength of the bond between him and Katie.
“That’s the stuff Howard! Every day!” said one encouraging fan.
“You’re a true keeper Howard,” said another follower.
A separate comment read: “I love how open you are. You can get through this. You are a strong man and lots of love to give. Katie is one very lucky lady to have got you.”
Another fan concluded: “And that’s what marriage is all about.”
Earlier this month Howard said he is “open-minded” about his sexuality and admitted he “fancies” both men and women.
He said during an Instragram live video: “Pansexual sounds good. Maybe I should be pansexual. And let’s face it, women look at other women sometimes and think, ‘Ooh yeah, she’s tasty, I fancy her’.
“I’ve looked at men before and thought, ‘Oh yeah, I fancy him, he’s a good-looking guy. I wish I looked like that’.”
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