Jessica Simpson has decided to stop hiding the struggles in her marriage to Eric Johnson, perhaps in an effort to be more authentic and open with her fans.
The pair has been married for more than ten years. Simpson and the former NFL player are also proud parents of daughters Maxwell, 12, Birdie, 5, and son Ace, 11.
However, in the past few months, Jessica Simpson has been telling the world that something troubling has happened in her relationship.
The singer and reality star has stopped posting photos of her husband on social media.
Many were baffled when Simpson uploaded multiple first-day-of-school photos of her children, and Johnson was absent from all of them.
Eric Johnson’s birthday was also celebrated over the summer, and Simpson decided not to acknowledge the big day.
This week, Simpson was pictured arriving at Los Angeles airport in a very fashionable outfit. The fashion designer made it a point to tell it like it by not shielding her hand.
Simpson did not wear gloves nor hid her ring finger in her pocket or behind a bag. Instead, she made it visible so the world would see she was not wearing her wedding ring.
The situation unfolding in the marriage has sparked chatter in the past months, with close sources to the business mogul telling the media that friends are worried.
According to sources who spoke to In Style, former football star Eric Johnson has distanced himself from his wife because of her baggage, which could include her struggles with alcohol and her focus on her businesses.
The insider claimed: “He’s distanced himself from her for more than a year. Eric has been doing his thing for longer than anyone seems to know. He’s been very vocal about how difficult it is to live with someone so obsessed with surgery and so detached from reality most of the time.”
The person went on to say that life is often a rollercoaster with Jessica Simpson, who is juggling multiple businesses and her children while fighting her demons, including her alcohol addiction.
The person stated that all the drama had taken a toll on the former athlete and continued: “Eric’s been dealing with a lot of Jessica’s baggage for a long time. She’ll be yelling for joy one minute, then start crying and hide out in her bedroom for a day.”
The pair has yet to make a move on their marriage, but their entourage says it is a matter of time before they make a tough decision.
Amidst their personal struggles, the couple remains steadfast in their commitment to prioritize their children’s well-being, provide them with love, and protect their privacy.
The person said: “They both want what’s best for their children, but as far as their marriage goes, you fear it’s just a matter of time. Eric is at his breaking point.”
Some observers say there have been troubling signs for years.
