Shania Twain recently opened up about her feelings towards her ex-husband, Robert John “Mutt” Lange, who cheated on her with her former best friend. She expressed that forgiveness is not about forgetting, but rather about understanding the other person and their actions. Twain emphasized that while she will always see Lange’s infidelity as wrong, she can still forgive him because she recognizes that he was going through hardship at the time.
The country music star shared that holding onto resentment and hating someone is challenging for her. She believes that everyone deserves empathy and understanding, including her ex-husband. Twain made it clear that she does not hate him for his mistake, as it is his burden to carry, not hers. Despite the pain caused by his actions, she chooses to let go of any negative feelings towards him.
Twain and Lange were married in 1993 and had a son together before their marriage ended in 2008 due to his infidelity. In a surprising turn of events, Twain ended up getting engaged to Marie-Anne Thiébaud’s ex-husband and later married him. Despite the complex history between Twain, Lange, and Marie-Anne, Twain revealed in a podcast interview that she only communicates with Lange for co-parenting purposes and that they have a cordial relationship for the sake of their son.
Twain mentioned that she and Lange parent well together, despite not having much direct communication. They prioritize their son and ensure that their interactions are focused on his well-being. The singer emphasized that their shared commitment to their child transcends any past grievances they may have had, highlighting the importance of putting their son’s needs first.
Shania Twain’s perspective on forgiveness and co-parenting with her ex-husband sheds light on the complexity of human relationships. By choosing empathy and understanding over resentment and hatred, Twain demonstrates a mature and compassionate approach to dealing with past hurt and moving forward positively.