'Wheel of Fortune' co-host Vanna White reveals why she hasn't married boyfriend of 12 years

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"Wheel of Fortune" co-host Vanna White opened up about why she hasn't married her longtime love John Donaldson. In an interview with People magazine, the 66-year-old television personality explained she and the real estate developer are in no rush to walk down the aisle since their commitment to each other is already rock-solid. "I mean, we've been together 12 years, and I feel like we are married," White said. "Do we have to get married?

No, because we feel comfortable in our relationship. You know what I mean? I know that he's the one. He knows I'm the one." While White didn't completely rule out the possibility of tying the knot with Donaldson one day, she told the outlet marriage isn't a priority for the pair. "We don't really talk about it, but you never know," the South Carolina native said. "I mean, I guess we could, but, in my eyes and his eyes, we are married." White attributed the longevity of their relationship to their similarities, describing Donaldson as "the male version of me." "We really are very similar," she added. "We get along so well.

He's easy. He's easy, and he lets me be me, and I let him be him." The "Vanna Speaks" author also shared her thoughts on the secret to finding lasting love.

She emphasized the importance of authenticity and advised people against settling for an unsatisfying relationship out of loneliness. "Don't be in a relationship because you're lonely, because if you're not happy, you're still lonely," White said. "Just be who you are, and don't let anybody change who you are," she added. "It's nice when they make you feel good about yourself, or they love who you are as a person and don't want to change you.