Elvis Presley’s Refusal to Intimacy After Daughter’s Birth Altered Marriage Dynamic

Elvis Presley and Priscilla experienced a significant shift in their relationship following the birth of their daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, in 1968.

The couple, known for their passionate and adventurous bond, faced challenges after the arrival of their child due to Elvis's deep-seated emotions.

Priscilla revealed in her memoir, “Elvis and Me,” that Elvis had expressed his struggle with intimacy towards women who had children prior to their marriage.

The birth of Lisa Marie intensified this issue, causing Elvis to find it difficult to see Priscilla solely as his wife rather than just a mother.

The emotional strain led to a heartbreaking revelation for Priscilla as Elvis disclosed his inability to engage in physical relations with her post their daughter's birth.

This circumstance eventually led both parties to seek fulfillment outside their marriage, culminating in their eventual divorce.

Struggling with unmet physical and emotional needs, Priscilla found solace in brief romantic involvements, including relationships with her dance instructor and later a karate teacher named Mike Stone.

Following six years of marriage, Elvis and Priscilla parted ways amicably, finalizing their divorce in 1973.

Insights from Elvis's confidant, Sonny West, shed light on the King's challenges in his relationship with Priscilla post-Lisa Marie's birth.

West explained how Elvis perceived Priscilla primarily as a mother rather than a spouse, leading to internal conflicts centered around intimacy within their marriage.

Elvis's close bond with his mother, Gladys, played a pivotal role in shaping his views on relationships and intimacy.

Reflecting on what would have been Lisa Marie's 55th birthday, the Presleys' daughter tragically passed away at the age of 54 in January 2023, succumbing to a cardiac arrest.

Lisa Marie is survived by her three children: actress Riley Keough, Finley Lockwood, and Harper Lockwood, while her son Benjamin tragically passed away at the age of 27 in 2020.

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