Kris Jenner has opened up about why she maintains a warm relationship with her children’s former partners, even when their breakups were public and sometimes complicated. Speaking on Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast, the Kardashian-Jenner matriarch explained that her bond with her children’s exes comes from love, compassion and long-term family values.
Jenner said, “First of all, I believe in my heart and in my soul, love is love. And I fall in love with people. These are, in most cases, the fathers of my grandchildren. And I love these people. And that love doesn’t end when we experience really challenging times with them. It doesn’t end that way for me.”
Kris Jenner says her kids’ exes always have ‘open doors’
During the conversation, Kris Jenner shared that she continues to treat her children’s exes like family because she wants to foster stability and kindness for her grandchildren. He said every one of them knows they can still reach out. “They have an open door,” she explained, adding that her approach is based on “communication, compassion, forgiveness and moving on.”
For Jenner, her relationship with her children’s former partners goes beyond past romantic relationships. She said she often thinks about the future and how her choices will affect her grandchildren. “What will my grandchildren think if 20 years from now they treat their father badly?” He said.
Jenner said that she encourages her children to forgive and move on in life, so she does the same with her former partners. He said, “Forgive someone who has treated you badly and move on.”
This is why family comes first for Kris Jenner even at 70
Jenner recently celebrated her 70th birthday at a star-studded James Bond-themed party at Jeff Bezos’ mansion. Turning 70 has strengthened her desire to focus on family, work and her health. She told E! On November 15, it was reported that he was not yet thinking about retirement, saying that his mother worked till the age of 82. “That’s really what keeps them young… I hope to stay exactly the same and I hope to stay healthy,” she said.
He said that his life now focuses on his family, grandchildren, children and relationships, noting that these relationships “mean a lot” to him.
Jenner recently celebrated her longtime boyfriend Corey Gamble’s 45th birthday on Nov. 10 with a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, calling him her “rock,” “ride or die” and “the most incredible partner.” The couple has been together since meeting in 2014. She has even said on The Kardashians that she will “probably” marry Gamble when she turns 70.
