Melania Trump explains why she refused to give Donald Trump her phone number during their first meeting, sharing personal insights.
Melania Trump recently opened up about the first time she met her husband, Donald Trump, and why she refused to give him her phone number.
This moment occurred at a New York Fashion Week party in 1998.
It marked the beginning of their long relationship, which has now lasted nearly 30 years.
A memorable first meeting
The couple met during a time when Donald was still finalizing his divorce from his second wife, Marla Maples.
Melania, who was working as a model, caught Donald’s eye at the event.
Although he was there on another date, he clearly wanted to connect with Melania.
However, she had her own reasons for being cautious.
“He wanted my number, but he was on a date, so of course I didn’t give it to him,” Melania said.
Melania Trump opens up about decision to not give Donald Trump her number at first meeting
In an interview, Melania explained that Donald wanted her number that night.
However, she did not want to give it to him right away.
Melania explained: “I said, ‘I am not giving you my number; you give me yours, and I will call you.’
I wanted to see what kind of number he would give me — if it was a business number, ‘What is this? I’m not doing business with you.’”
This response was her way of ensuring that Donald was serious about wanting to get to know her.
Melania wanted to see what kind of number he would provide.
If he had given her a business number, she would have been uninterested.
Instead, Donald gave her multiple numbers, including his office, his home in New York, and even Mar-a-Lago, his resort in Florida.
This gesture showed that he was eager to stay in touch.
Melania Trump waited days before making the call.
After receiving his numbers, Melania decided to wait a few days before making the call.
This was a strategic move on her part, as she wanted to see how serious Donald was.
When she finally did call him, she was surprised by the energy and vitality he displayed during their conversation.
She said: “I was struck by his energy. He has an amazing sense of vitality.”
The couple faced some ups and downs during their relationship.
In 2000, they briefly broke up when Donald was exploring a bid for the Reform Party’s presidential nomination.
During this time, he spoke highly of Melania, calling her an “amazing woman” and expressing that she would be missed.
“Melania is an amazing woman, a terrific woman, a great woman and she will be missed,” Trump said.
However, their time apart did not last long, and they quickly rekindled their relationship.
Just a few years later, Donald proposed to Melania, and they got married in 2005.
Their wedding was a lavish affair, and they welcomed their son, Barron Trump, in 2006.
She added: “When I need to be in Palm Beach, I will be in Palm Beach. My first priority is to be a mum, to be a first lady, to be a wife.”
Melania’s new chapter as first lady
Recently, Melania has returned to the public eye after Donald’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States.
This is her second time serving as First Lady.
In this role, Melania hopes to balance her responsibilities between the White House and her home life in New York and Palm Beach.
She has stated that her first priority is to be a mother and a supportive wife.