Elvis and Priscilla Presley divorced in 1973 after years of a high-profile, demanding marriage marked by Elvis’s touring schedule, rumors of infidelity, and differences in what each wanted from life. Priscilla has said the pressures of Elvis’s lifestyle and his infidelity contributed to the breakup, and she ultimately felt the need to move on and “find out what the world was like.” The divorce left them with an amicable arrangement and shared custody of their daughter Lisa Marie Presley. Key factors often cited in accounts of their split:
- Elvis’s demanding and unpredictable career schedule, including long periods apart from home, which strained their relationship.
- Infidelity rumors and episodes on both sides, including Priscilla’s own involvement with another person.
- Priscilla’s personal wish to explore life beyond the marriage and to establish her own independence and identity separate from Elvis.
- The couple’s incompatible expectations about marriage, family, and personal growth despite genuine affection and continued respect for one another.
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