Divorce is never just about signing papers—it’s about mourning a relationship that once felt unbreakable. Kim Kardashian recently gave a rare and deeply personal insight into the emotional struggles of ending her marriage to Kanye West, revealing that one of the most painful aspects was realizing that the person she once loved no longer existed in the same way.
In a recent episode of The Kardashians, Kim sat down with her mother, Kris Jenner, and sister, Khloé Kardashian, as they discussed Khloé’s emotional reunion with her ex-husband, Lamar Odom. The conversation took a reflective turn when Khloé admitted that despite their past, Odom was the love of her life and that, if not for his struggles with addiction, they would still be married. This raw admission struck a chord with Kim, who then opened up about her own experience with Kanye. She revealed that the hardest part of divorce isn’t always about falling out of love—it’s about realizing that the person you built a life with has changed so much that they’re no longer the same person. “That’s the hardest part,” she said. “I’ve been there when you don’t foresee something happening that really changes a person’s personality, and then they’re not the same person, and you can’t ever get that person back. But you can’t live with the new person. I get it.”
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Kim and Kanye’s relationship was once one of the most high-profile celebrity marriages, but after nearly seven years together, things fell apart in the public eye. Kim filed for divorce in 2021 following a series of controversies involving Kanye’s public statements, political moves, and social media outbursts. Despite trying to keep their struggles private, West often made headlines for sharing personal details about their family. Kim, who had initially hoped for an amicable split, found herself dealing with public scrutiny and emotional distress. In legal documents, she expressed how draining the situation had become. “I very much desire to be divorced,” she stated. “I have asked Kanye to keep our divorce private, but he has not done so. Kanye has been putting a lot of misinformation regarding our private family matters and co-parenting on social media, which has created emotional distress.” She went on to say that while she had once envisioned a lifelong marriage, she had come to accept that it was beyond repair. “While I wish our marriage would have succeeded, I have come to the realization that there is no way to repair our marriage. Kanye does not agree, but at least it appears that he has come to the realization that I want to end our marriage, even if he does not.”
"/>Since finalizing her divorce, Kim has focused on her role as a mother to her four children—North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm—while actively distancing herself from any unnecessary drama. Sources close to her say that she has chosen not to engage with Kanye’s latest social media rants and controversies. “Kim hasn’t read all the messages Kanye posted because it’s not worth her time and energy,” an insider revealed. “She wants nothing to do with this drama.” While she briefly dated comedian Pete Davidson for nine months and was later linked to NFL star Odell Beckham Jr., sources report that her romance with Beckham quietly ended in April 2024. Despite speculation about her love life, Kim remains focused on her family and personal growth.
What makes divorce especially difficult, Kim admitted, is when it’s not about wanting to leave but about being left with no other choice. “It’s tougher when you don’t want your marriage to end off of personal reasons, but circumstances change that force your marriage to end,” she reflected. “When you weren’t planning on that, and that’s not really the outcome you want, but there’s no other option, I think it makes it harder to get over.”
Kim was declared legally single in 2022. Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue
Kim’s rare openness about her experience sheds light on the emotional complexity of divorce. Her words resonate with anyone who has struggled with the painful realization that sometimes love alone isn’t enough to keep a marriage together. Moving forward, she continues to prioritize her children and personal healing, proving that even in heartbreak, there is strength in acceptance.
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