Meghan Markle’s pal offers glimpse into her ‘love life’ with Prince Harry
Meghan Markle’s close friend, Lindsay Jill Roth, has penned a new book, Romances & Practicalities: A Love Story (Maybe Yours!) in 250 Questions, where she reveals 20 crucial questions she believes the Duchess of Sussex should have asked Prince Harry before they began dating in 2016.
Roth’s book offers a unique perspective on Markle’s relationship with Prince Harry, who is now King Charles III’s son.
The couple has since married, started a family with two children, and expanded their careers in media, including a Netflix deal, while continuing their philanthropic work globally.
“Meghan Sussex, Meg, to be sisters by choice, still thinking the same thing at the same time after all these years,” Roth writes in an acknowledgement. “No matter how many miles between us – is my favorite part of our unbreakable bond.
“There for each other always, sharing a deep loyalty and understanding – I could tell you anything, and it would be okay. I carry your heart (I carry it in my heart).”
The book offers a unique blend of personal and practical advice. Alongside approximately 250 questions for couples to explore their values on finances, family, and parenting, Roth shares intimate insights into her own marriage to Gavin Jordan.
Roth’s close bond with the Duchess, whom she lovingly refers to as a “sister by choice,” is said to have influenced the development of these questions.
Markle’s relationship with Prince Harry, as well as other meaningful experiences and memories, likely inspired Roth to create this comprehensive guide for couples.
The 20 questions are as follows:
- How did your family resolve conflict? Do you approve or disapprove of that method? What would you change or not change to resolve conflicts in your future family?
- When you’re upset or annoyed at someone, do you prefer to (1) remain silent, (2) say something as soon as those feelings arise, (3) wait a certain amount of time before raising the issue, or (4) do something else? If so, what?
- If an issue arose between someone in your family and me, would you rather handle it with that person on my (or our) behalf or rather I handle it with them directly?
- How do you feel about my siblings? How much time would you want to spend with them?
- What if one of your family members disliked me? How would you handle that?
- How would you like to handle holiday family visits? Divvying up the holidays? Sharing holidays with extended family? Would you prefer to spend holidays alone?
- Was the way in which your nuclear family was perceived by outsiders – friends, neighbors, coworkers, extended family – an accurate presumption? Did your family portray itself one way in public but function differently at home?
- How often do you speak with your family? How often do you visit?
- How often would your family like to visit you/us? Is that okay?
- Would you ever live abroad if the opportunity presented itself? If so, where?
- What are your thoughts about mental health treatment for either one of us?
- How involved should grandparents be in our parenting? How often should they see the kids? What if they want to see them all the time?
- How important is your career in terms of your identity?
- Do you have any passion projects that you’re working on or want to create? If so, how would that work around your job? Our relationship?
- How can we best support each other in our respective jobs or businesses?
- What would you eliminate from your life if you suddenly had to live on a tighter budget?
- Do your parents pay any of your bills currently (including your cell phone bill)? If so, will they continue to do so in the future?
- Would you accept financial help from your parents or elders if they offered it?
- What would happen if one or both of us lost our jobs?
- If we had to make an escape plan-if we had to abandon our homes and head somewhere safe-where would that be?