Doug Ford's Wife Met Him For The First Time At A Pool Party That Was Hosted By His Parents
"I was shy and quiet so I didn't approach him."
Doug Ford and his wife, Karla.
While the Fords have been married for decades, they haven't known each other forever. In fact, their love first started waterside.
Doug Ford's wife, Karla, actually met him for the first time at a pool party that was hosted by his parents in Etobicoke, according to the Toronto Star.
Karla admitted that she was shy and didn't approach him at first, but now they've been married for over 30 years.
"His eyes met my eyes. I was shy and quiet so I didn't approach him," Karla Ford recalled.
\u201cHappy Anniversary to my beautiful wife Karla. \u2764\ufe0f\n\nHard to imagine that this photo was taken 32 years ago. You\u2019ve stood by me through good times and difficult times. Not a day goes by that I am not grateful to have you by my side.\u201d— Doug Ford (@Doug Ford) 1605202034
She also adds that her parents loved Doug because he took care of his family.
"My mom and dad both loved him because he was a respectable young man," she continued. "My mom said, 'He takes care of his mother and a man like that will take care of his wife.'"
After meeting, the two fell in love, and it wasn't long before they settled down. They got engaged during a date at a hockey game, and they still do weekly date nights. Usually, it's a meal out or a movie, according to the Star.
The premier has also posted photos of the two of them on their wedding day and has sent sweet public messages to her on their anniversary in the past.
"You've stood by me through good times and difficult times. Not a day goes by that I am not grateful to have you by my side," Ford stated back in 2020.
They now have four daughters — Krista, Kayla, Kara and Kyla — all of whom have started adventures of their own.
Kyla has opened her own cookie shop, KyKy's Cookies & Ice Cream, which specializes in jumbo stuffed treats.