The reality star reflects on the emotional challenges behind ending her high-profile marriage

Kim Reflects on Her Painful Decision

October 18, 2025: Kim Kardashian is getting candid about one of the most difficult chapters in her life — her divorce from rapper Kanye West. In a new interview, the 44-year-old reality star and entrepreneur opened up about what led her to finally end their nearly seven-year marriage, describing the process as “painful but necessary.”

Kim revealed that despite her deep love and respect for Kanye, she realized they were no longer aligned in their values and goals. “It wasn’t about one big thing — it was a lot of little things that added up over time,” she shared. “I just wanted peace, stability, and happiness for myself and my kids.”

Life After Divorce

Since finalizing her divorce in 2022, Kim has focused on co-parenting their four children — North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm — while managing her various businesses and media ventures. She admitted that balancing motherhood with fame hasn’t been easy, especially with the constant public attention surrounding her relationship with Kanye.

“We don’t always agree on everything,” Kim said of her ex-husband, “but I’ll always respect him as the father of my children. My priority is to make sure they feel loved and supported no matter what.”

Finding Peace and Purpose

Kim also discussed how the divorce pushed her to focus more on self-growth and independence. She has since expanded her SKIMS brand, taken on new advocacy work in criminal justice reform, and continued starring in The Kardashians on Hulu.

“It took time to heal,” she admitted. “But I’ve learned that being alone doesn’t mean being lonely. It means learning who you are outside of someone else’s story.”

A New Chapter Ahead

While Kim has been linked to several high-profile figures since the split, she insists that dating isn’t her focus right now. Instead, she’s prioritizing her kids, her businesses, and her mental health.

“I’m proud of how far I’ve come,” she said. “Everything I went through taught me that strength doesn’t always look loud — sometimes it’s just quietly choosing yourself.”