Who's more at fault for the failure of Elvis' Marriage

[elvispresleytheking]

Elvis just wasn't the type who should marry

[beckelvis]

Sorry, but I don't see how a person at that age could convince Elvis to do something he didn't want to do. The guys whom he loved and trusted couldn't convince him to do a number of things, remember?

I Agree whit you

[GIORGIA]

Both of them - no matter who had a bigger part.
I think Elvis and Priscilla had different conceptions how their marriage should be.
To be married with such a Superstar as Elvis will be not easy. And if there is no common understanding - a marriage fail. Also because Priscilla liked the spotlight too.

Remember: Tom Jones is married too, maybe had his affairs with other woman, but never you read a comment of his wife nor see a foto into the media. And they are married till today.
As a woman and wife to master such a life you will need to be very strong, beeing a firm character and full of love for the man.

I think it's not easy to judge a relationship or marriage beeing on the outside.

Neverending,I'm TOTALLY agree with you!
So Good Message!

[GIORGIA]

I can't understand people who blame one person for the failure of a marriage

Me too May.

[debtdbruno]

Neverending,I'm TOTALLY agree with you!
So Good Message!

Both of them - no matter who had a bigger part.
I think Elvis and Priscilla had different conceptions how their marriage should be.
To be married with such a Superstar as Elvis will be not easy. And if there is no common understanding - a marriage fail. Also because Priscilla liked the spotlight too.

Remember: Tom Jones is married too, maybe had his affairs with other woman, but never you read a comment of his wife nor see a foto into the media. And they are married till today.
As a woman and wife to master such a life you will need to be very strong, beeing a firm character and full of love for the man.

I think it's not easy to judge a relationship or marriage beeing on the outside.

I think Tom Jones' wife is agoraphobic, also won't read papers........

[GIORGIA]

What I meant about if Priscilla had been around and more aware of Lisa during that time that Lisa might not have had such a hard time emotionally and might not have gotten into as much trouble as she did. Kids need to feel loved and respected and I think you're right, part of why she did what she did was to get her mother's attention. It's also very possible that Lisa blamed Priscilla for the breakup of the marriage and family.

Diane

I think the same thing.

[GIORGIA]

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TV3OOUBT410

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[GIORGIA]

Sorry, but I don't see how a person at that age could convince Elvis to do something he didn't want to do. The guys whom he loved and trusted couldn't convince him to do a number of things, remember?

In part I agree with you,because Our Love Elvis had a beatiful mind and intelligence!
But I listen an interview of Kathy Westemoralend and she say that he wouldn't be marrried,of course it's his opinion,but I believe in what she say.
And also she talks about Jerry Lee Lewis situation,about the fact that he doesn't married,and his carrier it's was in trouble or somenthing like that.

[Lisarose]

Remember: Tom Jones is married too, maybe had his affairs with other woman, but never you read a comment of his wife nor see a foto into the media. And they are married till today.
As a woman and wife to master such a life you will need to be very strong, beeing a firm character and full of love for the man.

Yes, but when you take Tom Jones' "philosophy" - it appears he just took his lead from Elvis - tell the women that while their affair/friendship will be grand, it will not lead to anything permanent. Tom Jones will not leave his "true love" - his wife for anyone - but he will snog everyone!

No, Elvis was not a child, he should take responsibility, and Priscilla was a child, but she wasn't blind. 50-50!

[Elisabeth]

I voted for both of them.

[May]

I voted for both of them.

[Donut]

Elvis wanted an "open" marriage for him and a family waiting for him at home and Priscilla thought she could change him after the wedding plus getting the Mrs Presley title got to be like a challenge for her so both are to blame for the failure of their marriage. Elvis should not have married if he could not compromise himself and Priscilla shoudn't have do it if she didn't agree with his game.

[Diane]

Elvis wanted an "open" marriage for him and a family waiting for him at home and Priscilla thought she could change him after the wedding plus getting the Mrs Presley title got to be like a challenge for her so both are to blame for the failure of their marriage. Elvis should not have married if he could not compromise himself and Priscilla shoudn't have do it if she didn't agree with his game.

Yup

Diane

[debtdbruno]

Elvis wanted an "open" marriage for him and a family waiting for him at home and Priscilla thought she could change him after the wedding plus getting the Mrs Presley title got to be like a challenge for her so both are to blame for the failure of their marriage. Elvis should not have married if he could not compromise himself and Priscilla shoudn't have do it if she didn't agree with his game.

Absolutely

[Sweet_One_E.]

don't know if I really blame either.

[monk37]

I also agree it comes down to both

[Teddy]

Elvis's 'Universal Lover' image was a part of his act which required maintenance, along with the music itself. Many other stars would conceal their real-life relationships altogether to foster the impression that they were 'available'.
Priscilla understood this. As long as everything is out in the open there's no harm done anyway, really.

Secrets are like poison in any relationship, and when Elvis's dalliances became sustained and covert it was only a matter of time before it all unravelled.

[debtdbruno]

Elvis's 'Universal Lover' image was a part of his act which required maintenance, along with the music itself. Many other stars would conceal their real-life relationships altogether to foster the impression that they were 'available'.
Priscilla understood this. As long as everything is out in the open there's no harm done anyway, really.

Secrets are like poison in any relationship, and when Elvis's dalliances became sustained and covert it was only a matter of time before it all unravelled.

Well said Teddy

Of course the thing none of us know is how many women were just friends/confidants, not lovers...........

[Teddy]

Of course the thing none of us know is how many women were just friends/confidants, not lovers...........

True- especially while there is a tendency on the part of many people to exaggerate the significance of their relationship with him.

I suspect that the overwhelming majority of his relations with women were far more innocent than reported.
But you know how it is- most ladies aren't very happy about their husbands having close and heavy friendships with other females either, and vice versa.

[debtdbruno]

very true, it would feel threatening......

I'm sure he would have been a typical randy young lad in the 50's, who made the most of women throwing themselves at him. You would hope that as he 'matured' he would have appreciated a more satisfying relationship platonic or otherwise, rather than lots of one night stands.