Christine Lampard, who has been happily married to football legend Frank Lampard since 2015, has opened up about the cautious approach she took when it came to meeting Frank’s daughters from his previous relationship.
In a heartfelt conversation on the Loose Women: Just Between Us podcast, the 46-year-old TV star shared that she chose not to meet Frank’s daughters, Luna and Isla, for a full year after they started dating. Frank’s daughters were just two and four years old when Christine entered their lives, and she was determined not to cause any emotional turmoil in case their relationship didn’t work out.
“I was probably more aware of it than Frank was,” Christine admitted. “I didn’t want to come into their lives and then risk upsetting them if things didn’t last. I didn’t want to be just another ‘friend’ they’d have to say goodbye to.”
The couple’s careful approach meant they spent a year getting to know each other before Christine finally met the girls. The TV star explained how she didn’t want to upset anyone, especially not Frank’s children. “I was really cautious, and I wanted to make sure Frank and I were in it for the long haul before I took that step,” she said. “It was important to me that everything felt right for them.”
However, Christine admitted that she still wonders if that was the right decision. “I don’t know if it was the smartest thing to do,” she confessed. “But it felt right at the time for us as a family. We were trying to do the best for them.”
Frank’s daughters were introduced to Christine as “one of dad’s friends” before the real nature of their relationship became clear. “Their feelings were always at the top of the list,” she emphasized, showing just how much she was aware of the delicate situation.
Christine’s story highlights the challenges that come with blended families and the emotional balance needed to make sure everyone feels safe and secure. And while it may have taken a year to meet the girls, Christine’s love for them and her commitment to getting things right clearly paid off.
