Listen, life throws curveballs at all of us, and sometimes even the strongest relationships hit a wall. For Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich, it's time to part ways after nearly three years of marriage. The couple, who tied the knot in July 2017, announced their separation in a heartfelt statement released on May 29. Let’s break it down.
Now, here’s the thing. In their joint statement, Julianne, who’s 31, and Brooks, 36, made it clear that they’ve made this decision after a lot of thought and care. “We have lovingly and carefully taken the time we’ve needed to arrive at our decision to separate,” they said, according to People. They emphasized mutual respect and love, adding, “We share an abundance of love and respect for one another and will continue to lead with our hearts from that place.” It's clear they're asking for privacy and kindness as they navigate this new chapter in their lives.
What Went Wrong?
It’s not always easy to pinpoint the exact reasons why relationships don’t work out, but according to a source from In Touch Weekly, Julianne and Brooks were experiencing "marriage woes" for quite some time. The insider explained that the couple had grown into different people over the years. Brooks, who was a professional hockey player, was still trying to adjust to life after his career ended. “He’s working on finding himself,” the source noted. Meanwhile, Julianne’s free-spirited nature might have been a bit difficult for Brooks to fully grasp. “Being a sports player, with set goals, I think he struggled to understand Julianne’s more fluid approach to life,” the source added.
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Planning for a Family
Before the split, the two were seriously considering starting a family together. Brooks revealed on his podcast, “How Men Think with Brooks Laich & Gavin DeGraw,” that Julianne had started IVF treatments to freeze her eggs. “She has endometriosis — which could complicate pregnancy, but it doesn’t mean it will — so we thought the smarter thing to do is freeze some of her eggs. If we need it as a backup plan in two or three years, whenever we’re ready to start having kids, we’ll have that option,” he explained back in June 2019. It’s heartbreaking to think about the plans they had for the future that won’t come to fruition.
Why They Drifted Apart
Another insider revealed to Life & Style that the couple simply wanted different things in life. “They’ve had so many ups and downs, but they also have very different ways of dealing with them,” the source said. Julianne is known for being an open book, but Brooks might have felt overwhelmed by her openness over time. “Brooks was okay with it at first, but it’s gotten to be too much,” the source explained. It’s clear that they’ve reached a point where their differences outweigh their similarities.
The Impact on Julianne’s Family
Julianne’s whole family will likely feel the effects of this split, especially her brother, Derek Hough. Derek has always been close to Brooks, describing him as "awesome" and "an amazing man" in an August 2019 interview with Closer Weekly. “We are very, very close. We get along fantastic,” Derek said. Now that Julianne is separating from Brooks, things won’t be the same. Still, we hope that both Julianne and Brooks can maintain a friendly relationship moving forward.
So, here’s to hoping that Julianne and Brooks find peace and happiness in their separate paths. Life is all about growth, and sometimes that means letting go of what no longer serves us. Wishing them both the best as they move forward!
