Although the tabloids would love us to believe that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are perpetually on the verge of a breakup, the actress insists nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, she says they’re madly in love.

“The children certainly tie us together, but a relationship won’t hold if it’s only about the kids,” the “Salt” star tells Parade magazine. “You also must be really interested in each other and have a really, really wonderful, exciting time together. We do. Brad and I love being together. We enjoy it. We need it, and we always find that special time. We stay connected. We talk about it. It’s very important.