Uncover the untold reasons behind Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s divorce. What really happened between the celebrity couple?
Kim Kardashian is reflecting on the emotional toll of her divorce from Kanye West nearly three years after their split. In a heartfelt conversation with her sister, Khloe Kardashian, during The Kardashians, Kim shared the complexities of moving on from her marriage to the Yeezy designer.
Kim Kardashian opens up about her divorce from Kanye West and the impact on her life.
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Kim Kardashian Discusses the Pain of Her Divorce from Kanye West
In the latest episode of The Kardashians aired on February 13, 2025, Kim opened up to Khloe about the challenges of her breakup, emphasizing how difficult it can be when a relationship changes in ways you never expected. Kim expressed how hard it was to accept that the person she married no longer existed, explaining, "That’s the hardest part, I’ve been there, when you don’t foresee something happening that really changes a person’s personality."
She continued, "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." Kim's candid reflections shed light on the deep emotional struggles she faced as she navigated the end of her six-year marriage.
Kim's Decision to End Her Marriage
As a mother of four — North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm West — Kim revealed that the decision to part ways with Kanye was not easy, especially when personal issues beyond her control led to the breakup. "It’s tougher when you don’t want your marriage to end off of your personal reasons, but circumstances change that force your marriage to end," Kim explained in a confessional. "I’ve been there, Khloe’s been there, and so 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."
Focusing on the Kids Amid Divorce
Kim emphasized that the most important thing is ensuring that her children feel loved and supported. In a November 2023 interview with GQ, she discussed how she keeps her children’s well-being a priority. "Ultimately, what matters is that kids feel loved and heard," she shared. "You want to be sensitive because they're just kids, and it's hard to go through no matter what age."
She further explained her approach to parenting through challenging times: "You have to make sure that you only go to a level that they can understand. It's okay to show a vulnerable side. You never go to a negative side."
Navigating Emotions and Learning Life Lessons
Despite her public persona and reputation for handling stress, Kim acknowledged that she still experiences the full range of emotions, especially during tough moments. "Just because I know how to manage my stress well doesn't mean that I don't feel the emotions," she revealed. "If I'm sad, of course I will cry and feel it."
However, Kim has embraced the lessons that came from her divorce, seeing it as an essential part of her personal growth. "I look at everything as lessons," she said. "Things happen exactly the way that they are supposed to and take you exactly where you need to be. Even if it doesn't make sense at the time, it's leading you to a path."
Kim's candid insights into her divorce show the emotional resilience she’s developed while raising her children and navigating life’s difficult changes.
