Tensions In Madonna's Marriage

Madonna's marriage to Guy Ritchie is under enormous strain over her plans to adopt another child, Ritchie's father has revealed.

John Ritchie, father of film producer Guy, 38, says that in the week of his son's sixth wedding anniversary, his marriage is under huge pressure over the issue.

Madonna recently confirmed to a French magazine that she wanted to adopted a second child - a girl - again from Malawi.

But John Ritchie said: "They've had a difficult time, (David) is beautiful and Guy is very good with him. But I don't think he'd want to (adopt again).

"They were both under an unbelievable amount of pressure because of all the press surrounding (David's) adoption. It has caused tension and been deeply upsetting," he told Grazia magazine.

Friends close to the couple have said Ritchie would only consider adopting another child once David had fully settled into their lives, but Madonna apparently does not share his cautious attitude.

A source said: "Madonna wants to get things moving. If she makes up her mind about something wild horses can't stop her. But Guy wants them to get used to what they already have. It's a big issue between them."

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