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Jochen Schropp Says His Marriage Is on Pause as He Details Periods of No Contact

He cites stalled communication compounded by long-distance strain from his husband's U.S. work.

Overview

  • In a new RTL interview, the Sat.1 presenter says he and husband Norman are living separately without set rules during a temporary separation.
  • He discloses phases with no contact and says the silence tore him apart, leaving him uncertain about where their boundaries now lie.
  • He has removed his wedding ring to cope with the situation yet emphasizes that he still considers himself married.
  • He says the pause began about six months ago after unresolved issues accumulated and communication faltered.
  • He points to heavy work travel, home routine friction, and the transatlantic distance of Norman’s U.S. posting, while noting no decision on divorce or reconciliation.