Kelly Clarkson Wasn’t afraid to share the truth about her divorce.
The ‘Because of You’ singer reflected on her recent split brandon blackstockthe father of her children River8, and REMINGTON6. Kelly said that River and Remington sometimes tell her the heartbreaking truth about how they feel about their parents’ divorce.
“I literally ask my kids every night when we’re snuggling, ‘Are you happy? And if you’re not, what could make you happy?’ Angie Martinez IRL Podcast, “Sometimes they’ll say, especially the last two years, and it kills me and I want them to be honest, so I never say, ‘Oh my god, don’t tell me that,’ but a lot of times it’ll be like , ‘You know, I’m really sad. I wish mom and dad were in the same house.'”
Stating that “they’re really honest about it,” Kelly shared why she’s glad they’re candid: “I’m raising that kind of person. I want you to be honest with me. “
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Hearing that it can be difficult with her kids, Kelly said she can understand the feelings of her little ones because she grew up in a similar situation.
“I just sit there and I’m like, ‘I get it. I’m also from a divorced family. I get it. This sucks. But we’re going to make it work. And we love you both so much. Of,” Kelly said. “I think communicating with them and not treating them — not treating them like an adult, because they’re not — but not treating them like a child. They are not small feelings. Those are huge feelings, and they are huge feelings. ,
Kelly and Brandon Split in June 2020 After seven years of marriage. sound The star, who filed for divorce at the time, cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their breakup. According to court documents obtained by E! News, Ex Couple officially finalized their divorce In March 2022.
Not only do Kelly’s kids tell her how they feel about the dynamic, but they also choose His Brain too.
“My kids ask me all the time, ‘So you don’t love her anymore?’ Kelly shared. “I’m like, ‘No, I don’t know if that goes away.'”
Regarding new love in the future, Kelly said she is open to romance, but has firm plans to never marry again.
“I’m not getting married,” the musician announced. “In my life, I’ve gone through a few divorces in my own family as a child. I’d love to fall in love. I’d love to find someone and fall in love and do that, but I have kids and so I say (that.)”
Clarifying that she’s not completely “against” marriage, Kelly said she just has her kids on her mind.
“I didn’t have the most positive experiences with move-in situations and remarriage and I didn’t have the most positive conditions growing up,” she said. “I wouldn’t do that to my kids. I’d love to fall in love, but I don’t want another dude in my house with my kids.”
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