Psychotherapist Issues Stark Warning Over Katie Price's Surprise Fourth Marriage
Reality television personality and former glamour model Katie Price has stunned both fans and loved ones with her sudden marriage to businessman Lee Andrews, with a leading psychotherapist now warning the union may be built on unstable foundations.
Blindsided Announcement Follows Recent Split
The whirlwind wedding news emerged just hours after Price announced her engagement on Instagram, where she described Andrews as her "real life Richard Gere". The Sun subsequently published photographs appearing to show the couple exchanging vows at a ceremony in Dubai.
This development has reportedly left Price's inner circle completely blindsided, coming so soon after her highly publicised split from Married At First Sight star JJ Slater. Public reaction has mirrored this surprise, with many expressing shock at the speed of events.
Expert Analysis Points to Underlying Motivations
Aubrey B. Hunt, a licensed therapist and clinical supervisor with over twenty-five years of experience in psychology and family dynamics, has provided exclusive analysis of the situation. Drawing on her extensive professional background, she suggests the marriage may be propelled by "fantasy and adrenaline" rather than long-term compatibility.
"The strong early chemistry between two people creates an impression of power, although it fails to demonstrate whether a partner can handle conflicts, stressful situations, financial matters and long-term commitments," Hunt explained.
She emphasised that enduring relationships depend on shared values, emotional stability, and developed trust, all of which require significant time and shared life experiences to cultivate properly.
Pattern of Behaviour and Potential Consequences
The psychotherapist elaborated that swift marital decisions are often made for the wrong reasons, including a need to escape loneliness or chase excitement. Because of this, Hunt believes Price's current marriage may ultimately "lead to disappointment and instability".
"The relationship becomes strained when people fail to meet their expectations," she added, noting that unresolved trauma can also lead individuals to make life-altering choices without thorough consideration.
Hunt identified a behavioural pattern, stating: "Katie Price repeatedly searches for new relationships which provide her with emotional highs and needed security and fresh beginnings according to this established pattern." She linked this to a need for validation, a tendency to seek thrilling experiences, and a fear of being left behind.
Price's Perspective on the New Relationship
For her part, Katie Price has expressed unbridled joy about her new romance. She described meeting Lee Andrews as "esoteric", noting they connected through social media before quickly realising their compatibility.
"That evolved deeper as we connected further within days [getting] matching tattoos, and then both deciding to buy rings for the other," Price revealed. "All this without even meeting, we let fate but you could [say] destiny decide. I’m just so happy with my person that is just as happy as I am. What we have, they haven’t even invented the words."
Price, who has been engaged nine times in total and has three previous failed marriages, claims Andrews brings out "the best version" of herself. Mirror.co.uk has contacted Katie Price's representatives for further comment on the psychotherapist's analysis.