Jessica Simpson has long held Kim Kardashian in high regard. The “I Wanna Love You Forever” singer has reached out to Kim for advice on “divorce tips” as she gets ready to end her marriage with Eric Johnson.
“Jessica hasn’t finalized anything yet. She’s still exploring her options and consulting her friends, particularly those who have gone through a divorce with children,” an insider exclusively shares with Life & Style. “It’s truly something she doesn’t want to go through. Her divorce from Nick [Lachey] was extremely difficult, and there were no children involved, so she understands this will be much harder.”
The source continues, “Jessica has numerous supportive women in her life who have rallied around her, but Kim stands out. She has stepped up as a confidante, offering a listening ear. Kim has been candid about the pain of breaking up her family, yet she believes divorce was ultimately the best choice, giving Jessica hope that if she chooses that route, there may be better times ahead. Kim is not directing her to any specific action but has been available to listen and offer comfort.”
For several months, rumors of issues in Jessica's and Eric’s marriage have been circulating. Jessica has been preparing to release her first album in 14 years, which has reportedly caused strain on their relationship.
“Jessica moved to Nashville to focus on her new music while Eric primarily stayed in L.A. with the children,” another source told Life & Style on September 25. “They had a plan initially, but as time passed, it generated a lot of stress. Eric felt deserted, whereas Jess thought her requests were reasonable, and neither understood the other’s perspective.”
The insider added, “Jessica has not faced such financial insecurity in years, and Eric, along with her mother, Tina, had to intervene regarding her spending habits. She was living far beyond their financial means.”
Kevin Mazur / Getty Images In October, a third source disclosed that the “Irresistible” singer had been “reassessing her happiness, marriage, and business ventures” and was “ready for a new beginning.”
The insider noted, “Her relationship with Eric is essentially over; it’s just a matter of time before she files for divorce.”
He's always been a supportive and fantastic father. They attempted couples counseling, which was effective for a period, but eventually, things reverted to their original state. They hardly spend as much time together as they used to, and have gradually drifted apart.
Both the former NFL player, 45, and Jessica have been seen without their wedding rings, and she has not posted a photo of herself with Eric on her Instagram since April.
“Eric has been doing his own thing for much longer than anyone seems to realize,” another source previously disclosed to Life & Style. “He’s been quite open about the challenges of living with someone so obsessed with surgery and disconnected from reality most of the time.”