The $30 million bond

Jane McDonald and Sue Ravey, best friends and co-workers for over three decades, share a unique bond that resembles a marriage in many ways.

They have traveled the world together, laughed, cried, and supported each other through thick and thin.

Their friendship serves as an inspiration to women who may be feeling lonely or seeking emotional fulfillment outside of romantic relationships.

From the Yorkshire working men's club circuit to global stardom

Jane McDonald and Sue Ravey first met in the late 1980s on the Yorkshire working men's club circuit.

They had the same agent and people were always telling them their singing styles were alike.

When Jane first saw Sue perform in 1988, her voice mesmerised her, as did the hilarious way she interacted with the audience.

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People have misttaken Jane McDonald and Sue Ravey for a couple before – and I’m sure some fans secretly think we are together.

We’re not – although after three decades spent side by side and four years living with each other, I can understand why they might think that.

What we share resembles a marriage in many ways.

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We enjoy the best bits of a relationship – companionship, loyalty, laughter and a lot of love – just without the requirement to sleep together!

I’m now 63 and, at this stage in life, I think what we have is lovely.

I hope women, especially those who are widowed, divorced or feeling lonely later in life, see Sue and I and realise you don’t need a romantic relatiosnhip to feel emotionally fulfilled.