Jessica Simpson recently announced her split from Eric Johnson after 10 years of marriage. The actress tried everything she could to save their relationship, but in the end, she realized she needed to walk away.
Her sobriety was at risk, and her friends were worried. Let’s take a look at what happened leading up to this difficult decision.
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Jessica Simpson tried everything to save her marriage
She did it all — counseling, spiritual healing, even tantric exercises. She was really trying to make things work with Eric.
Eric Johnson became emotionally absent
Over time, Eric became more and more “absent.” Jessica felt like she was putting in all the effort while he wasn’t really there.
Friends feared Jessica’s sobriety was at risk
The stress of their fighting was causing major concern for her friends. They feared it might push Jessica to relapse, especially since she’s been sober for seven years.
The couple tried to stay together for their kids
For a while, they both tried to keep it together for the kids. But in the end, just staying together for them wasn’t enough.
Jessica’s journey to sobriety began for her children
Jessica has spoken a lot about how her children were a big part of why she chose to get sober. She realized she was missing important moments with them.
Jessica officially announced their separation
She made it official, telling everyone that she and Eric were living separately. The kids were her focus, and they were working things out as a family.
Listing the Hidden Hills mansion fueled speculation
Just days before the split, Jessica dropped the price on their Hidden Hills mansion. That move only made people more curious about what was going on in their relationship.
Jessica posted without her wedding ring
Jessica posted a few things that hinted at trouble in the marriage — like pictures without her wedding ring. She even shared a cryptic message about how her music comeback was “an apology to myself.”
They reached a lull period in their marriage
Things really started to feel stuck. They reached a point where neither of them could find a way to bring back that spark. They tried counseling, but nothing seemed to work.
Jessica’s past relationships also shaped her journey
Before Eric, Jessica was married to Nick Lachey, and she had a pretty wild relationship with John Mayer. Those past experiences still have an impact on how she’s dealing with things today.
Looks like Jessica is taking control of her life and putting herself first. We’re wishing her all the best as she moves forward — hopefully, this is just the beginning of something even better for her!
