When Julia Clark, her husband of 15 years Peter and their three children went on holiday to Egypt in August 2016, it was to change their lives forever. The 53-year-old was relaxing by the pool with her family when a hotel employee asked her name and if she was on social media. After returning home, they linked up on social media and Julia's life was about to change forever.
Speaking to OK! she explained how it all started: "Relaxing by the poolside, my husband Peter and our two daughters, Melissa and Amelia, were enjoying the water. Our two-week Egyptian holiday was nearing its end and we were savouring our last few days under the August sun. "Despite the fun times and beautiful photos, I felt a sense of loneliness.
My relationship seemed to have lost its spark. I'd been wedded to Peter for 15 years; he was a wonderful man, an excellent father to our children James, now 34, Melissa, 21, and Amelia, 18, and a good provider, but it felt like we were merely co-parenting. That 2016 holiday marked a turning point.
" READ MORE: Man left his rubbish on the floor after being told the tip was closed READ MORE: British Airways mislaid our bag and what happened afterwards made us furious Speaking about the moment that changed her life, she said: "As I sat observing my family, a hotel employee approached me, asking for my name. He enquired about my well-being and whether I was on Facebook . I gave him my name and introduced him to Peter, who had just exited the pool.
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