There was a lot of surprise at that announcement. The 31-year-old Donders now says: “Somehow I get it. Roy Donders is in a relationship with a woman: how? But I notice that people get used to it. Otherwise not.”
Donders and Michelle met in October 2021. ‘I was on an artist’s trip to Greece,’ he says Wonderful world. “Michelle was with me as a guest. I told her everything from the first minute. I didn’t think about it, she had a boyfriend and I had always had relationships with men.”
After two months, “something started,” says Donders. “He was always on my mind and I always wanted his attention.” At a party, the two exchanged some meaningful glances. Then the high word came to Donders. “I said with my drunk head: honey, I think I feel more for you than friendship.”
“We wanted to wait some more, but it wasn’t possible”
Michelle reciprocated his feelings. “She said she didn’t dare say it because she seemed like an impossible love. After all, I didn’t know any better than that I liked men.” Michelle: “I was so happy. I don’t mind being his first wife. I don’t do stamps.”
Donders understands that for some, everything seems to have gone quickly. “We had been together for three months when we announced our relationship. We wanted to wait longer, but it wasn’t possible. We dated, we were close, we kissed, people watched. Then you better announce it yourself.”
“I don’t live for others,” said Donders, who says he is very happy with Michelle. “She quickly moved in with me and now we’re having a baby. I’ve always lived for myself, but now I do everything for my three daughters.” Michelle has a seven-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.