Julia Morris reveals the ‘very sad’ reason she and her husband divorced after 16 years of marriage – and the chore she was forced to learn as a single woman
Julia Morris has lifted the lid on her abrupt divorce from husband Dan Thomas after 16 years of marriage.
The TV presenter, 54, shocked fans in May last year after announcing her divorce, but Julia confirmed on Monday that the couple had been heading towards separation for some time.
I’m famous for saying that I feel like we break up every year. But it certainly gets to the same point, which is that we’re not necessarily growing in the same direction Australian Women’s Weekly.
The I’m A Celebrity host explained how she began to see her husband as a “pest” as their relationship became more fractious.
While Julia described the breakdown of her marriage as ‘very sad’, she was determined to set an example for their daughters Robbie, 16, and Sophie, 14, not to settle for an unhappy relationship.
Julia Morris, 54 (left, with ex-husband Dan Thomas) has lifted the lid on her recent divorce, revealing that she and husband Dan Thomas have been going apart for some time.
“I think this is where patience starts to wear off,” she said, “I don’t live like that.” How is this an example to my girls that this is a good life to live? No thank you “.
Elsewhere in the interview, Julia reveals how she learned to run the household chores her husband previously took care of — including taking care of her own finances.
The TV star is also becoming more and more familiar with the Internet.
While Julia described the breakdown of her marriage as ‘very sad’, she was determined to set an example for their daughters Robbie, 16, and Sophie, 14, not to settle for an unhappy relationship. (The couple was photographed in September 2014)
Now I have to download the permission slips from the school. And I’ve never worked in an office—I taught myself all that stuff,” she bragged.
It comes after Julia announced that she was “no longer interested in sex” following her divorce.
Talking to Kyle and Jackie O Julia insisted Show in October: ‘I think I’m going to close shop. I’m done with the roots.
Elsewhere in the interview, Julia reveals how she learned to run the household chores her husband previously took care of — including taking care of her own finances.
A shocked Sandilands then asked her if she was at least “taking care of business” herself.
Morris admitted that she pleases herself “sometimes…if I can be bothered”.
She said that “self-care” is not a priority for her because she is so busy, adding, “Who has time? I have laundry to do!”
Morris married British comedian Dan on New Year’s Eve 2005.
Julia opens up about the demise of her marriage in the latest issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly
It comes after Julia announced that she was “no longer interested in sex” following her divorce. Speaking to The Kyle and Jackie O Show in October, Julia insisted: “I think I’m going to close shop.” I’m done with the roots
