THE TRUTH? SHE’S A MUCH BETTER MATCH FOR MY EX
miRanDa PRice, 42, a karate instructor and executive assistant, is in a relationship with Paul Giles, 42, a greenkeeper. they live in tring, hertfordshire. miranda says: I met Paul on a dating app in January last year, just before lockdown. Paul was very open about his relationship with his ex-wife Lisa. It was really clear to me that there was no animosity between them.
In early march we had a brief introduction and, in September, Lisa came round to Paul’s place with the children, where we met properly for the first time. We played hide-and-seek together which, in a one-bedroom house, made for a fun afternoon!
It was really important to give Paul and Lisa space to work through their new co-parenting arrangements. my relationship with Lisa has evolved naturally.
Over the past two years, Paul and I have helped out where we can and will continue to do so. She’s a mum living on her own and running a business during a pandemic. It’s important for women to support one another.
Lisa is a lot of fun and I’m really happy that we’re friends.
PauL’S ex-wife Lisa Giles, 40, is a mindset coach. She lives with her son, eight, and daughter, five, in hertfordshire. Lisa says: After 12 years together, Paul and I broke up in October 2019 and he began seeing miranda three months later. It was a shock that he had moved on so soon, but I did my homework on how to make a blended family work.
Before the children knew about miranda, I met her on a video call with Paul, which went well. I knew the children would pick up on my positive attitude, and if I was happy, they would be too.
I’ll join her and Paul on dog walks with the children and, while it’s a relatively new friendship, we really complement one another.
miranda is a strong person to come into a situation where I’m involved in her partner’s life on a regular basis. Yet I can see she is a much better match for Paul.
We’re so close we are now setting up a business together. that’s down to our shared values and commitment to one another. I’m really happy we’ve made it work.
PAUL SAYS: I’m glad that miranda and Lisa get on. It makes life easier for everyone. It didn’t surprise me that they would bond because they’re both fun, caring people. my friends are positive about it and can see it’s a great example to the children.