In an unveiling, AFL partner Annalise Dalins discloses the supportive role played by Josh Daicos' family in her recovery following a devastating family tragedy.
Rediscovering Love and Family: Annalise Dalins, Josh Daicos, and the Daicos Family's Embrace
She's more than just a striking model gracing the gridiron sidelines - Annalise Dalins is a woman who's faced some grueling hardships beneath the glamour. Known for her high-profile engagement to Aussie footy heartthrob Josh Daicos, she's a testament to strength and resilience, standing tall against adversity.
In a candid conversation on Olivia Rogers' Tell Me More podcast, Annalise opened up about her journey, sharing how the Daicos clan became her rock in a storm of heartbreak. The 24-year-old beauty confessed to a frayed bond with her father due to a family breakup, feeling lost and yearning for the warmth of family ties.
'They literally swooped me up like their own,' she recalled, speaking of Josh's legendary AFL dad Peter Daicos and mother Colleen. 'I was missing the family aspect after my parents separated... and they really saved me.'
Presently residing with Josh and his family during their home renovation, Annalise testified to the stability the Daicos household provided her. Acknowledging her lucky stars, she mitigated the reality that not everyone experiences such blessed relationships with their in-laws.
'I'm madly in love with mine,' she gushed. Whilst maintaining a relationship with her mother and younger brother, she lamented her estrangement from her father, confessing she barely recognized the man he had become.
'I don't even know him,' she admitted. 'It's just exchanging holiday greetings now.'
As fate would have it, Josh entered Annalise's life at a pivotal moment, offering the support and comfort she so desperately needed. Their romance sparked amidst humble beginnings when Annalise initially mistook Josh for a local football player, unaware of his Collingwood star status.
Their fates collided at a Chapel Street bar, triggering an immediate connection. 'He's the sweetest man I've ever met,' she confided. 'He 100 percent is my biggest supporter.'
With their engagement set in Greece last September, Annalise and Josh are readying themselves for the future, confident in their commitment to each other. 'I think we'll manage 90 years, rocking our chairs in the nursing home,' she joked.
Sharing her beliefs on love and relationships, Annalise confessed watching the paradox of her father's behaviour and Josh's unwavering support transformed her perception of what genuine affection truly means.
'They were markedly different,' she said of the two men. 'I knew exactly where I was headed - I was going to Josh.'
Annalise believes Josh's ability to show up for her and have unwavering faith in her has shifted her understanding of love and relationships. 'When self-doubt creeps in, he's the first to say 'No way, that was awesome.' When the partnership is right, you're both just lifting each other up, proud of one another.'
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- Annalise Dalins reveals on Olivia Rogers' Tell Me More podcast that the Daicos family became her lifeline during her personal struggles, particularly when she felt lost due to the breakdown of her family ties.
- Despite residing with the Daicos family during their home renovation, Annalise acknowledges that not every individual is as fortunate as she is to have such harmonious relationships with their in-laws.
- In her conversation with Olivia, Annalise admits to having a strained relationship with her father, feeling estranged and barely knowing him now.
- Annalise Dalins' relationship with Aussie footy heartthrob Josh Daicos offers her the supportive and comforting presence she required at a crucial juncture in her life, despite initially mistaking him for a local football player.
- Expressing her views on love and relationships, Annalise explains that her experiences with her father and Josh have redefined her understanding of genuine affection, stating that with the right partnership, individuals lift each other up and celebrate each other's achievements.
