(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Jessica Alba says a relationship is "over" once the romance ends.

The stunning actress has been married to husband Cash Warren since 2008. The pair have two daughters together; three-year-old Honor Marie, and Haven Garner, who was born in August.

Jessica says despite having a hectic family life, she never neglects her beau. She believes romance is a key element of keeping a relationship alive.

"It's a necessity," she told the UK edition of OK! magazine. "Once that stops then it's over. I think you have to stay connected and we're aware of that and do make an effort. We have our time at night to go to dinner or just hang at the house and talk once the kids are in bed."

Cash agrees with his beautiful partner. He regularly sets time aside to spend alone with Jessica.

"I think we do a good job of protecting that and we carve out enough time for each other," he explained. (C) Cover Media