Khloe Kardashian: 'I don't believe in divorce'
Khloe Kardashian doesn't believe in divorce at her "core".
The 31-year-old reality star split from husband Lamar Odom in December 2013, with divorce papers then signed by both parties in July 2015. However, a judge hadn't signed off on their documents, and when Lamar was hospitalised last October (15) after being found unconscious in a Las Vegas brothel, Khloe was by his side as he recovered.
The pair has remained close, with many speculating that they could
get back together. But in an essay on her connection with
spirituality for Lena Dunham's Lenny Letter, Khloe insisted her
relationship with Lamar has fundamentally changed.
"I've been blessed with a lot in my life, and I've also had
challenges. It was a challenge for me when I decided to get
divorced," she wrote. "At my core, I don't believe in divorce, but
I came to a point in my marriage where I had to make the choice to
take care of my own mental and emotional well-being in order to
protect myself and my happiness."
Khloe continued to tell fans she has now found "peace" with her
decision to call time on her marriage and feels that even though
she and Lamar are no longer romantic, she is honouring her marriage
vows by caring for the former pro basketball player "in sickness
and in health".
"I feel that I kept the serious vows I made in front of God with
every inch of my heart, which is why I am still honouring them
today even though my relationship with my ex-husband is in a
different place," she shared. "I believe in caring for my partner -
past or present - 'in sickness and in health,' and feel at peace
with my relationship with God even after the fact. I'm thankful
that I can rely on my God, who, along with my family, has led me
through some of the most difficult times of my life."
As well as her split from Lamar, another incredibly difficult time
in Khloe's life was her father Robert's death from cancer in 2003.
However, as she struggled to come to terms with her dad's passing,
she looked deeper into her spiritual side and this has ultimately
helped her move on.
"I'm very conversational with God and spirits," she continued. "I
talk to myself and to them but sometimes unconventionally. I'll be
lying in bed and just say out loud, 'Lord, thank you so much for
keeping my brother and sisters healthy!' Every night I say my
prayers, often with my nieces and nephews.
"I talk a lot to my dad if I'm feeling something where I wish he
were here to guide me. I just don't believe praying has to be so
structured. Sometimes I'll just ramble. And I pray more when I'm
thankful than in times of need. It's a time of self-reflection. I
like to give praise and gratitude. I know how fortunate I am."