Jax Taylor makes no excuses.
He doesn’t run away from any responsibility, and he doesn’t point fingers–unless you count the responsibilities he arranges for himself.
During the latest episode of his podcast, the Bravo personality spoke for the first time about his divorce from Brittany Cartwright, to whom he was married of five years, and the insights he had to share surprised some listeners.
“I know Brittany talked about our current situation on last week’s podcast. It’s been a really, really hard week. Anyone who’s been through a divorce will understand how difficult it is,” Taylor said.
“Brittany did file for divorce. I understand why she did it and I agree it was the right decision for our family.
Moving on, the Vanderpump Rules and The Valley actor quoted his wife:
“I don’t blame her at all. I mean, I can’t believe she’s been with me this long. Honestly, we stayed.
Taylor had been unfaithful to Cartwright before, though it’s not believed he did it again recently or that infidelity played a role in their divorce.
Last week, Brittany co-hosted the same podcast and talked about the split, which will air on The Valley Season 2:
“I never thought I would experience something so personal and painful while the world was watching. I don’t say this to make anyone feel bad, but I know this is the life I have chosen, and in many ways I am Lucky. I always want to be honest with you.
Taylor and Cartwright are parents to a three-year-old son, Cruz.
“I will always love Brittany. She is the mother of my beautiful son,” Jax said on September 6.
“All I want is for us to get along and maybe even be really, really good friends. One day. I know I’m an amazing dad and I know I’d make a great ex-husband.
Taylor also discussed his recent experience in a mental health facility, which led to him being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar disorder.
“I got there and I fucking hated it,” Taylor told fans.
“And I loved it. I didn’t fucking want to leave. I really, really didn’t. I was sad when I left. I cried, and I said, ‘I don’t want to go.’ “I’m afraid to leave those front doors because I get up every morning, have breakfast, structure. I’m reading a book.
His conclusion on the subject is:
“I have a better understanding of my mental health issues now. I take some serious medication and it actually helps me a lot.
“When the time comes, I will definitely speak more publicly about it, but for now I just have to deal with the process.”
We leave the final decision to Cartwright, who said on the Aug. 30 podcast:
“It took me many, many years to get to the point where I gained enough courage to do what was best for me, to free myself from toxic relationships, and to finally see my own worth.
“It’s been very difficult but I’m stronger than ever and my motivation is that my son, my Cruz, deserves a happy and healthy mom.”
