Andrea Bocelli and Veronica Berti have cultivated a strong and lasting bond over their two-decade relationship. For Andrea, the key to their enduring love lies in a simple yet essential element: chemistry.
The 66-year-old tenor shared with PEOPLE that a strong connection is crucial for any relationship to thrive over time. “If there’s no chemistry, it’s very difficult to live together the way we do,” he said.
He also believes that marriage is a continual effort, requiring both partners to actively contribute to each other’s happiness. “We work constantly to make each other happy,” Andrea explained. He compared love to a fireplace that requires ongoing attention: “We must feed, renew wood, and keep the flame alive.”
Bocelli believes that lasting love requires constant effort, comparing it to maintaining a fireplace that needs ongoing care
In March 2023, the couple shared insights with PEOPLE about their film, The Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli, which showcased their travels through Italy’s scenic landscapes. At that time, Veronica revealed what she believes strengthens their unbreakable bond.
“We’ve lived together almost 22 years now, and, at least at the beginning, spent 24 hours a day [together],” she said, adding, “Either you love each other or you kill each other, and luckily we were able to do it.”
Veronica also mentioned that while they don’t always agree on every decision, their shared goal keeps them united. “We rely on each other,” she said, praising Andrea’s decisiveness. “What I love about him is his determination and how fast he can make a decision. Indecision makes me very nervous.”
Veronica plays an essential role in Bocelli’s family, supporting both Andrea and his children with devotion
The couple first met in 2002 when Andrea serenaded Veronica with a special aria, and after a decade of dating, they married in 2014. Their daughter, Virginia, was born in 2012, and Veronica also plays the role of stepmother to Andrea’s two sons, Amos and Matteo.
In a recent documentary, Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe, which debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 7, Veronica spoke candidly about her views on Andrea’s close onstage interactions with women.
When asked if she felt jealous, she responded confidently, “No, I’m not,” emphasizing that it would be “silly” to feel that way. “If it’s a nice person, someone pleasant, whom you can sing about love with and be inspired by, all the better,” she added, noting that she is secure enough not to be affected by it.
