New Delhi: Former Actress turned author Twinkle Khanna is in a great space in her personally life at a time when marriages and relationships got strained easily. The 'Padman' producer, which stars hubby Akshay in the lead, opens up on her marriage and says that she is happy being part of a "great team" with hubby Akshay.

Twinkle and Akshay have been married for 16 years, and have two children -- son Aarav and daughter Nitara.

About their marriage, Twinkle said at an awards event here: "I think it's a great team. We are playing tennis doubles, and I think that's a pretty good foundation for a marriage to last."

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On the importance of sex in a marriage, she said: "Sex is important at every stage."

Twinkle even said: "The things that I find attractive in Akshay have changed over the years".

The author-columnist, known for her wit and humour, added that she wants to emulate Akshay's "calm and composed mind".

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She also ensures Akshay -- who she says has more pairs of shoes than her -- goes through her columns before they are published and he rates them.

"He knows what resonates with people. He has a pulse on what people say and feel," said Twinkle, who says she is "comfortable" in her 40s.

Motherhood, she says, has been a life changing experience.

IANS