A TRAVELLER woman has revealed the strict rules she was forced to adhere to when it comes to her relationship. Tracey and Mark King have been together for over 30 years and have four children together - but living in the traveller community means there's certain things they can't do in public. Taking to social media, Tracey revealed all after a follower asked the question: "Can I ask why you can't hold hands in front of travellers, you crack me up.
" The mum-of-four didn't hold back, she explained: "I've been brought up in an era where you don't show, like, anything towards (your partner) you do what you do in your own privacy. "In front of my parents or other travellers, I would not hold hands or kiss." "We've been brought up to say it's rude, it's disrespectful.
" She continued: "So my parents would never see me hold Mark's hands or, definitely no kissing. God, no way." Tracey compared the rules to living in the 'Victorian' era, but said she didn't pass them down to her own kids.
The traditions are quite dated now "But my kids would hold hands and won't think twice of it, and I let them do that," Tracey explained. She also explained that in previous years she would not have been able to go away without her husband or have male friends but the pair have defied the rules set for them. "The traditions are quite dated now," she added.
Tracey revealed that she often urges her daughters not to stick to traditions in the traveller community, including going out and finding a job, go.
