Fern Britton issues advice after split from Phil Vickery 'Get financially independent'
express.co.ukThis Morning presenter, 65, spoke candidly about what she does when she's at crossroads in her life and when it comes to making big decisions after she was forced to become "independent".The ITV presenter told how her most important advice to other people who had gone through a split, was to have "courage".She went on to emphasise how necessary it is to become independent, especially in one specific area.Fern said: "First of all, get yourself financially independent, so you have the opportunity not to have to rely on anybody for anything."We can’t rely on somebody for our own happiness, let alone to look after us and keep us housed."The author added that she encouraged people to do what they want, without "conforming" to the pressures of other people's expectations.Fern went on: "Then, if you find yourself in a situation where you’re at a crossroads, have courage."Look into yourself and ask, ‘How do I feel?’"If the answer is, ‘Pretty depressed,’ you don’t have to conform just because you think other people want you to.
Do it for yourself," she explained to Prima UK.Later in the interview, the star told how she is happy being single, adding that life is "perfect" at the moment.Fern and Phil first met while hosting Ready Steady Cook together in 1999.The pair then tied the knot the following year before welcoming their daughter Winnie in 2001.They later became co-stars on This Morning, which Fern hosted for a decade from 1999.Phil made his debut as the show’s resident chef back in 2006.In January 2020, the couple announced they were parting ways following 20 years of marriage.In view of Fern's 62,000 followers, she wrote: "After more than 20 happy years together, Phil and I have decided to go our separate ways."We will.
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