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Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are well aware of the fact that their marriage is often scrutinized by the media and public. Reportedly opening up about their relationship, the infamous Hollywood couple often discuss the lowest and highest points in their love life. Previously sitting for an interview with Oprah Winfrey, the actor inspired people with his words of wisdom and even discussed his relationship.
During the revealing interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, Will Smith discussed finding “relational perfection” in his marriage with Jada Smith. Considering the responsibility of making the other person happy, too much to take, theEmancipationactor mentioned quitting his efforts.
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Will Smith’s Interview With Oprah Winfrey
Often waving the banner of happiness and self-love, Hollywood’s infamous couple Will Smith andJada Smithboast about their relationship on different occasions. Even during the 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith touched upon the concept of personal happiness and self-care in his relationship with his wife.
Addressing his wife’s infidelity with their son’s friendAugust Alsina, Smith spoke about their period of separation. Confessing how they never actually separated, the actor stated, “You know, it’s really funny. We never actually like officially separated”. Further getting into the detail of their marriage, Smith confessed how he quit the responsibility of making his wife happy.
“We realized that it was a fantasy illusion that we could make each other happy. We agreed that she had to make herself happy and I had to make myself happy. Then we were going to present ourselves back to the relationship already happy—versus demanding that the other person fill our empty cup.We just decided, ‘You have to figure out how to be happy.’”
TheMen in BlackStar further promoted his mémoireWilland discussed how irrespective of public scrutiny and humiliation, the couple decided to stand by each other and support through the odds.
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Will Smith Discusses Happiness In Marriage
Finding happiness in a relationship is often considered difficult, especially with the burdens and responsibilities levied on each partner. However, it seems the Smiths have figured it out for good. Often portraying their relationship as a “perfect marriage in their own imperfect way” Smith mentioned having heartfelt conversations in their relationship. Thus,Oprah Winfreytouched upon the aspect of infidelity and asked if the two agreed upon an open marriage.
“We talk about everything. I think the difficulty that people have and difficulty in discussing it is people only think in terms of sx.”Will Smithrevealed. Moving forward with his explanation, the 54-year-old actor stated the greater goal of their relationship, “But the goal is not a sxual goal. It’s spiritual. We are going to love each other no matter what.”
“Since we are talking about it, Oprah, let’s just talk about it: No woman can make me happy, so I don’t need to look for one to try and make me happy. No man can make Jada happy, so she don’t need to go look for one to make her happy. We both know that. There is no person that will fill your hole.”
Thus, giving up on the responsibility of making each other happy, the Smiths instead decided to find happiness on their own. Calling love dangerous and “the most fearful place” Will Smith further concluded with his opinion of mending a broken heart just to open it for love again.
Read more:‘We are not really sure if it was cheating’: Jada Smith’s Relationship With ‘Lover’ August Alsina Was So F**ked Up Even Fans Don’t Know What To Label it
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