Christian Bale never planned to marry

Dark Knight Rises star Christian Bale says he was determined not to get married but changed his mind soon after meeting his wife Sibi.

The 38-year-old actor said he didn't hold the institution in high regard when he saw his loved ones getting divorced. Bale, however, changed his mind when he met make-up artist Sandra 'Sibi' Blazic, who he went on to marry in 2000, reported Contactmusic.

"I never planned to marry. Everyone was divorced in my family so I didn't have very healthy ideas about marriage. Then I met Sibi and suddenly it seemed a fantastic idea," Bale said.

The actor and Sibi have a seven-year-old daughter Emmeline and Bale feels that being a father is the best thing ever.

"Nothing can prepare you for fatherhood. It's the best thing ever. I don't want to leave my daughter's side for one second," he added.