In the years that followed, Principal sought stability and meaningful companionship. She married actor Christopher Skinner in 1981, hoping to find a sense of partnership and security.
“Christopher gave me a sense of myself, peace, and stability,” she said.
However, she acknowledged that their relationship eventually faltered because Skinner desired a more traditional domestic life, whereas Principal’s career demanded independence and ambition.
Though short-lived, the marriage provided her with insights into what she needed from a partner and reaffirmed her commitment to charting her own path.
Her next significant relationship was with Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Harry Glassman, a romance that quickly became public and highly scrutinised.
At the time, Glassman was in the midst of a complicated divorce, while Principal herself was recovering from the emotional aftermath of her relationship with singer Andy Gibb.
Media outlets eagerly seized on the drama, including allegations that Glassman had purchased an extravagant diamond ring for Principal — claims she adamantly denied under oath in court.
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