Priscilla Presley found herself heartbroken due to a strict rule imposed by Elvis Presley following the birth of their daughter, Lisa Marie, who would have celebrated her 56th birthday next week had she been alive.
Lisa Marie was born precisely nine months after Elvis and Priscilla exchanged vows in a discreet Las Vegas ceremony in 1967, altering the dynamics of their relationship forever.
The arrival of Lisa Marie Presley, who tragically passed away in January 2023 from a cardiac arrest, brought significant changes to the couple’s intimacy.
This event marked the beginning of the end for Elvis and Priscilla, ultimately leading to their amicable divorce after six happy years in 1973.
According to Priscilla’s memoir, “Elvis and Me,” Elvis expressed his inability to engage in intimate relations with a woman who had children even before their marriage.
He struggled with this issue, finding it challenging to view Priscilla as anything other than a mother, which deeply impacted her self-perception and needs.
Sonny West, a close friend of Elvis, corroborated these revelations, mentioning how Elvis sought satisfaction elsewhere after the birth of Lisa Marie.
Elvis struggled to commit fully to his role as a husband, prioritizing Priscilla’s maternal identity over their spousal relationship.
This behavior stemmed from Elvis’ profound reverence for his late mother, Gladys Presley, which influenced his view on intimate relationships with women who were mothers.
The transformation in Elvis and Priscilla’s relationship was stark.
Their post-marriage s** life, once described by Priscilla as “passionate” and “adventurous,” took a drastic turn following the birth of their child.
Elvis began seeking companionship with other women, prompting Priscilla to engage in a brief affair with her dance instructor and later a more serious relationship with her karate teacher, Mike Stone.
The impact of Elvis’ love-making rule reverberated through their marriage, contributing significantly to the challenges they faced in maintaining a fulfilling and intimate connection.
Despite the hurdles they encountered, their divorce in 1973 marked the end of a chapter in their lives that had once been filled with joy and passion.
