Ronnie O'Sullivan's wife, Laila Rouass, has admitted that a lack of boundaries can lead to 'resentment' in a relationship after the pair got married in secret.
Their romance, which started in 2012, appeared to be over when they split last year.
However, after reconciling at the start of the year, O'Sullivan and Laila then wed in a small, secret ceremony in London.
Laila and the Rocket have been on and off over the past 13 years but are now excited to build a future together.
Ronnie O'Sullivan's wife, Laila Rouass, has admitted that a lack of boundaries can lead to 'resentment' in a relationship after the pair got married in secret
Reports have even indicated that the couple will move to the Middle East for a fresh start in Dubai after committing to each other.
Now, speaking on the It's Your Time podcast with Jo-Ann D'Costa-Manuel, Laila has opened up on how boundaries have been key for the couple.
The actress, who appeared in EastEnders last year, says that 'resentment' can fester without them.
"Oh I think boundaries are important in every relationship," she said. "Be it platonic, romantic, it doesn't matter.
"I think boundaries are something that you have to have in life.
"Sometimes, you know, those boundaries are blurred and that's normal, especially in romantic relationships."
She added: "Yeah, love blurs everything. If you don't have those, it breeds resentment.
"In another year, you'll just be resentful. It's important to let your partner know where your boundaries are.
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"What that does it builds respect, trust, and these are the foundations of any relationship."
O'Sullivan and Laila first met in 2012 when she was viewing a property the snooker icon was selling at the time.
Many figures within the world of sport and entertainment, including Ally McCoist and Steve Bracknall, were among those to congratulate the pair.
Laila, announcing the next step in their relationship on social media, said: "The Palestinians have taught me so much, most importantly to honour human connection, make love your motivator and to keep refreshing it.
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"So after almost a year break…this was one way of pressing the refresh button. Ok...so it wasn’t Venice…that was fully booked. "It was Cable Street in Shadwell where I was born and where my heart belongs.
"It’s where in 1936, local activists along with the Jewish community gathered together to demonstrate against the planned fascist BUF marchers and it’s on their shoulders we stood today and said our 'I do’s'.
"The Battle of Cable Street was used by my father as an example of how a community rooted in justice, can bring change…that we all have a duty to fight for the freedom and rights of others.
"The East End is the land of the immigrants. Its vibrancy, diversity and working class roots is something I treasure.
Laila Rouass and Ronnie O'Sullivan appear to be happier than ever
PA"I was born there, I was educated there, today I was married there and I will be buried there because my roots are my roots.
"Free Palestine."
O'Sullivan, meanwhile, kept his message far briefer.
"We finally made it official!! Mr & Mrs O’Sullivan," he said.
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