Carol Vorderman has opened up about her current dating life, revealing some significant changes. The 63-year-old celebrity, famous for her work on Countdown, had previously shared she was enjoying a ‘free-spirited’ dating lifestyle with five special men.
Carol Vorderman’s New Relationship Status
In a recent interview with The Times, Vorderman disclosed she is now down to three ‘special friends’. She explained, “Life’s moved on, it’s free-spirited. There’s no ownership but it works.” Having had her share of unsuccessful relationships, she sees her current arrangement as a way of steering clear of the pitfalls of traditional relationships.
Vorderman was married to her second husband, Patrick King, for ten years. She has two children from this marriage and remembers this period fondly. However, her approach to relationships has changed dramatically since those times.
“I love being single. I couldn’t think of anything worse than being with a full-time partner,” she shared, highlighting that her happiness is independent of having a singular romantic partner. She emphasized that many women, including those happily married, often express that they would feel the same under similar circumstances.
Carol’s perspective rings true to many modern women who prioritize personal happiness over traditional relationship structures. She noted that her female friends commend her approach, often saying, “Yay! Good for you!”
Why This Approach Works for Carol
Carol’s relaxed attitude toward relationships is proving to be fruitful. She’s satisfied with her current relationship status, which she calls ‘working very well’. Not being a jealous person, Carol is genuinely glad when her ‘special friends’ find happiness, whether it’s with her or someone else.
Her ultimate goal is happiness and contentment, rather than being romantically involved. “I just find people interesting and life interesting,” she said, displaying a zest for life that transcends traditional romantic expectations.
In the past, women like Carol might have been labeled unfairly. Carol reminisced, “A man is a ‘player’, but there is no female equivalent word.” To address this, she coined her own term, ‘Boada’, inspired by the warrior queen Boadicea, symbolizing strength and independence.
Carol Vorderman’s outlook on dating and relationships is both refreshing and empowering. As more people embrace different forms of happiness and fulfillment, Carol’s story stands as a testament to living life on one’s own terms.
