A former “The Bachelorette” star is uncovering details about the personal decision that led her to walk away from her relationship with J.P. Rosenbaum.
The former “The Bachelorette” star, who led Season 7 in 2011, found love on the show with Rosenbaum, a construction manager from New York. Hebert accepted his proposal during the finale. The couple married in 2012, later welcoming two children together.
GettyHowever, after seven years of marriage, the pair announced their separation in October 2020. Their divorce was finalized the following year, making it the first divorce in the franchise’s history.
Ashley Hebert Opens Up About the Toll of Marriage ‘It Was Going To Kill Me’
In an episode of the “I Do, Part 2” podcast, Hebert reflects on that period of her life, describing the emotional strain she experienced. She shared how their marriage impacted her well-being.
“I felt, you know how women, they hold in a lot of stress, and it leads to autoimmune diseases,” she said. “I’m like, this marriage is going to kill me. Like, it’s going to kill me.”
Hebert emphasized that her remark was not a slight to her ex-husband and that her decision to leave was rooted in prioritizing her health. “I made the decision because I care about myself and my health a lot, and especially for the kids, my longevity and to be there for my kids,” she added.
Choosing Health & Happiness Moving Forward
Despite the end of their romantic relationship, Hebert made it clear that she and Rosenbaum remain on good terms. “Even though we’re not in love, we still have a great relationship,” noting their shared focus on raising their children.
She added that they’ve built a positive co-parenting dynamic, saying they’ve created “two amazing human beings” and continue to live a “very happy, fruitful life.”
Why Ashley Hebert Would Not Get Married Again
GettyLooking ahead, Hebert shared that her experience has shifted how she views marriage altogether.
“I would not personally get married again,” she confessed. “I don’t think marriage is in the best interest of a woman.”
Nearly 15 years later, reality tv relationship splits still shock fans who imagine these couples being together forever. Both Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum consider their union to be “successful.”
