After four years of nationally televised married bliss, Vanderpump Rules alumni Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright confirmed their split in late February 2024.
Fans remarked that they appeared pleased in promotional photographs for their upcoming Bravo show, The Valley, so what went wrong?
Here's what Brittany, who has a son named Cruz with her former husband, has revealed about the cause of the couple's breakup, which many people didn't think would continue for long.
Why did Jax and Brittany break up?
Brittany revealed the marriage's financial difficulties on her podcast, When Reality Hits, which she co-hosts with her soon-to-be ex.
“Many of you guys have been asking me about Jax and I and our relationship — I just think it's important to be real and honest with you guys because… we've shared so much of our life with you guys,” she said.
“I don't want to appear dishonest, so I believe it's important for me to say this…” Marriage is difficult in general, and this year has been especially difficult for me. Brittany stated, “Jax and I are taking time apart, and I decided to move into another home to get some space for my mental health.”
“It just wore me out after nine years of dealing with a personality like that,” Brittany said of her argumentative partner. “We're very different in a lot of ways and he has grown in many ways as well.”
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“He's just not the best partner right now and if, you know, if he works on some things, maybe in the future, we could get back together,” she added. “I'm not sure about that issue yet, but for the time being, the space is much required by both of us. I'm simply grateful I found the strength to eventually get out of that circumstance since I never thought I'd leave him.”
Was cheating involved in the breakup of Brittany and Jax?
Fans are aware that Jax previously cheated on Brittany with an SUR employee. Some people recall the name of the lady Jax had an affair with, Faith Stowers.
Despite breaking up at the time and tempers boiling, the couple overcame the unfaithful turmoil and married in 2019.
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At this time, neither party has disclosed any further evidence of unfaithfulness. All we know is what Brittany has said about her reasons for leaving.
Jax told Page Six after their breakup announcement: “We're just spending some time apart and re-evaluating, you know, our position. We have a child involved, and we only want to do what is best for him.
