Kim Kardashian is reflecting on her marriage to Kanye West with rare honesty and emotional clarity. The reality TV star and SKIMS founder, 44, appeared on the October 15 episode of Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast, where she opened up about the “toxic” side of her relationship with the rapper and how the experience ultimately taught her strength and self-respect.
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“I do have a problem of only remembering the good,” Kardashian admitted. “I’m a really forgiving person, but I really haven’t dated like that to have those kinds of toxic relationships since I’ve been divorced.”

Now, after years of growth and healing, she says her outlook on love has evolved. “I think when you get older, you just don’t tolerate that s—. You don’t have time,” she shared.

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Guardian reported that Kardashian’s divorce from West was finalized in November 2022, ending nearly eight years of marriage. Since the split, she’s prioritized calm, clarity, and growth — both as a mom of four and as a woman finding herself again.

Reflecting on a ‘Toxic’ Relationship

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During the podcast, Kardashian admitted there were early signs she may have overlooked in her marriage. “People can say that there were, like, signs and maybe I wasn’t paying attention to them,” she said. “When someone has their first mental break, you want to be supportive, you want to help figure that out, and you really want to be there for them.”

She said the relationship became more difficult as West struggled with his mental health and refused to make changes she believed were necessary. “It makes it really hard to continue on in a relationship that can be toxic,” Kardashian shared. “When you have kids, it’s definitely harder to leave than it is to stay. And it changes everyone’s life forever.”

Ultimately, she said she left for her own well-being and her children’s future. “Once my mental health starts to get affected and I can’t parent the way that I need to, I had to save myself in order to be a better mom for everyone,” Kardashian explained.

The Breaking Point: Feeling Unsafe & Financial Chaos

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Kardashian revealed that emotional and financial instability played a role in her decision to end the marriage. “Just not feeling safe — not even physically, just like maybe emotionally or financially,” she said.

She recalled moments when West’s manic episodes would lead to impulsive decisions. “I would come home, and we had like five Lamborghinis, and I’d come home and they’d all be gone if he was in an episode,” she said. “And it would be like, ‘Oh, he gave them away to all of his friends.’”

The unpredictability became overwhelming. “I didn’t know what I was going to get when I woke up, and that’s a really unsettling feeling,” Kardashian said.

Finding Peace, Moving Forward & Lessons in Love

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Despite the pain, Kardashian said she doesn’t regret her marriage to West. “An over-a-decade relationship with four beautiful children is not a failure,” she said. The couple shares daughters North, 12, and Chicago, 7, and sons Saint, 9, and Psalm, 6.

Her eldest daughter, North, has even encouraged her to find love again. “She just said to me the other day, ‘Mom, you’ve got to get remarried. You’re getting too old and no one is gonna deal with this,’” Kardashian said, laughing.

For Kardashian, life now centers on her family, career, and new creative projects. She’s set to star in the upcoming legal drama “All’s Fair,” premiering November 4, alongside Naomi Watts, Glenn Close, and Sarah Paulson.

As she continues to heal and grow, Kardashian said she’s focused on balance and honesty. “When everyone’s older, they’ll be able to understand it and see that all,” she said of her kids.