As the two met when Priscilla was just a child, it should come as no surprise that the two weren’t being physical with each other. Elvis is said to have valued Priscilla’s purity and wanted things to stay that way until the two got married.
This didn’t mean Elvis stayed celibate, however, as he had numerous affairs during this time.
Christmas In Graceland
Priscilla's next visit to Graceland was the following Christmas. After letting it be known that he planned to marry her, Elvis was able to convince her parents to allow her to finish high school in Memphis so they could be close to each other.
After agreeing that she would live with Elvis’ father and stepmother, Priscilla was enrolled at Immaculate Conception High School. However, she ultimately moved in with Elvis before she graduated.
A Barbie Girl in a Barbie World
Elvis kept shaping Priscilla’s appearance. He had porcelain caps put on her teeth, scolded her poor posture, told her to dye her hair black, style it into a pompadour, and made her dress similarly to himself. He pushed her to have a similar image to his own. It went so far that Priscilla claimed she was, "Elvis’ living doll, to fashion as he pleased."
Elvis would also provide her with substances so that she would have the energy to go to school during the day but also be available to him at night. That was just the beginning of his controlling ways.
Elvis’ Affairs
While filming in Hollywood, Elvis would often have intimate relationships with his co-stars and other celebrities. He got away with it by making Priscilla stay at home in Memphis, often keeping her secluded while he worked.
When rumors of his affairs hit the press, his live-in girlfriend would question him about it but he always had a reasonable excuse. He would often claim that the rumors were put in the press to promote a movie or project of his.
The Proposal
While cohabiting, the media often referred to Priscilla as Elvis’ "live-in Lolita."
The musician’s manager was concerned that there would be a negative impact on his career if he continued to live with Priscilla without getting married, and pushed Elvis to propose.