Simon Cowell, 62, and Lauren Silverman, 44, met in the Caribbean in 2004 when Lauren was still married to her ex-husband, Andrew Silverman.The couple shares one child together Eric, who according to pal Lizzie Cundy, 53, Eric gave Simon a "different outlook on marriage".Simon is set to marry Lauren after popping the question while on holiday in Barbados.Previously the music mogul declared he "didn't believe" in marriage, with his friend Lizzie telling all in a new interview.The showbiz star told OK!
magazine that becoming a father to his seven-year-old son changed his views.She said: "Fatherhood has definitely given Simon a different outlook on life and marriage."He used to always be about work, and now his priorities have changed.Lizzie continued: "Eric is Simon’s world and he absolutely adores him.Simon can see what an amazing mum and partner Lauren is."We’re all so happy for them.
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