'It's pretty laughable, to be honest': Elyse Knowles mocks the 'wild' direct messages guys send her - while revealing the secret to making her relationship with Josh Barker work By Joshua Fox For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:33 BST, 20 June 2019 | Updated: 04:33 BST, 20 June 2019 Viewcomments She's one of Australia's top models, with over 900,000 Instagram followers. So it's no surprise that Elyse Knowles, 26, regularly finds herself receiving direct messages from male admirers on the social media app. Speaking to Who magazine on Thursday, Elyse branded their attempts 'laughable', while gushing over her romance with Josh Barker instead. Model Elyse Knowles, 26, has revealed she often gets sent 'wild' direct messages on Instagram from male admirers, branding their attempts 'laughable' and a 'good chuckle' When asked if men slide into her inbox on Instagram, Elyse responded: 'Oh yeah, you do get some wild DMs but it's pretty laughable, to be honest. She added: 'You get some good chuckles out of it.' The beauty then discussed the secret to making her relationship with Josh work, who she has been with for six years. Going strong: Speaking to Who magazine on Thursday, the blonde also admitted the secret to her six year romance with Josh Barker (pictured) lasting is 'actually talking to each other' 'Having time for one another and taking time away from work,' said Elyse. 'Switching off technology and going for long walks and appreciating the outdoors and the environment. Soaking in the fresh air and actually talking to each other.' The couple, who appeared on The Block in 2017, recently sold their home in Melbourne and moved 1,600km north to settle in Byron Bay. Fresh start: The couple, who appeared on The Block in 2017, recently sold their home in Melbourne and moved 1,600km north to settle in Byron Bay Wow: The house flippers recently showed off their home's boho-style interiors and rustic furnishings in a gallery of photos shared to Instagram The house flippers recently showed off their home's boho-style interiors and rustic furnishings in a gallery of photos shared to Instagram In one photo shared to Instagram, Josh and Elyse showed off their lounge room, which was decorated in a bohemian style. The Myer ambassador clearly has an eye for style, choosing a modular couch piled high with vintage throw rugs and cushions. She also displayed her love of rustic furniture by decorating the room with a long wooden coffee table and muted rug. The table itself is adorned with clay pots and expensive coffee table books about fashion and design. Stylist: The Myer ambassador clearly has an eye for style, choosing a modular couch piled high with vintage throw rugs and cushions Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility