Christine McGuinness explains why dating is her ‘worst nightmare’

Christine McGuinness has spoken out about dating after her divorce from husband Paddy.

The couple announced their separation a year ago, but in a new interview, Christine has admitted she’s still “stiffened” from dating.

“The thought of dating is actually my worst nightmare,” she told the Daily Star. ‘I just never really did it.

“When I met my husband, we were friends at first. I think that helped, it worked because I never had that pressure of, ‘What am I wearing? Where am I going? How will the food be? Will I like the restaurant?’ The idea of ​​dating is terrifying to me.”

Christine, who has autism, added: ‘It’s sensory for me. A typical date, as my friends would say, is that you go out for dinner, or maybe a drink.

Breakup: The couple announced their divorce a year ago, but in a new interview, Christine has admitted she’s still ‘stiffened’ from dating (pictured in 2019)

“I don’t drink and I don’t really like eating in different places with people I don’t know. Once I feel comfortable with someone, it’s wonderful.

“But I don’t know how to get there.”

Christine and her ex-husband Paddy McGuinness announced their separation in June last year, but have continued to live together for their three children – twins Leo and Penelope, eight, and Felicity, five – who all have autism.

Christine recently opened up about her unusual living arrangement with her ex-husband Paddy, admitting, “I don’t know life without him.”

However, they have revealed that they have continued to live with their children in an effort to protect them.

To talk with OK! magazineChristine spoke about the arrangement and said she didn’t know how long it would take.

She said, “It’s certainly not a long-term or forever plan. It works now because we are both so busy and we are in and out of the house so we tend to trade and share days.

“It’s really like any parent: juggling jobs and kids. We definitely don’t want to upset them or change anything too quickly, and neither do I.

Single: “The thought of dating is actually my worst nightmare,” she told the Daily Star. ‘I just never really did’

“I like slow changes, and we’re fine — we’re family. I’ve known Paddy for 15 years so I don’t know life without him. It is what it is.’

She added, “He’s glad I found a place where I feel comfortable. He was very proud of my book and my documentary.

“He looked at it and loved it, and said he was really happy that I was not only working, but making a big difference.

“It’s good that he supports me, because I need that. I need to be able to leave happy, knowing the kids are taken care of and safe. It’s partnership and teamwork.’