Country star Thomas Rhett opens up about why traveling alone makes him a better husband and dad after his wife admitted she ‘resented’ him over his career

Country star Thomas Rhett opens up about why traveling alone makes him a better husband and dad after his wife admitted she 'resented' him over his career

As I delve into the captivating narrative of Lauren and Thomas, it’s evident that their journey as parents is far from ordinary. The intense adoption process, the challenges of raising four vibrant daughters, and the trials of postpartum depression – these are experiences that have woven a rich tapestry of resilience and love in their lives.


Thomas Rhett, a popular country musician, maintains that traveling independently boosts his ability to be a more attentive spouse and parent, following his wife, Lauren Akins’ admission of feeling resentment towards him due to his demanding profession

In July, the spouse of the musician known for “Die A Happy Man” opened up about the challenges they encountered during his global tours, as she is 34 years old and so is Thomas, in a YouTube video posted by I Am Second

In 2012, Lauren, who is now married, confessed that the relationship had become strained when her husband’s career peaked, revealing that she felt resentment towards him because he pursued his ambitions, leaving her to handle their children’s care

Instead, during an extensive conversation with Vanity Fair, Thomas expressed that it was essential for him to disseminate his music and explore different parts of the globe independently. This way, he could devote ample attention to Lauren and their four kids when he was back home

He added that while people might perceive them as ideal couples based on their social media presence, they are actually ordinary humans, constantly striving to improve their relationships

Country star Thomas Rhett opens up about why traveling alone makes him a better husband and dad after his wife admitted she 'resented' him over his career

The country singer shared: “After having numerous conversations with my wife and being completely open about it, it feels like saying, ‘You know, when I embark on this task, I believe I should go by myself. This way, I can give it my all and feel confident that I’ve accomplished what was required of me. Consequently, when I return home, I will be able to fully devote myself as a loving husband and father.'”

His explanation emerged several months following the disclosure that the pair encountered troubled times at the start of their relationship

Previously, Lauren admitted that during the initial stages of their relationship, when Thomas’ career began to soar, she often felt isolated

Initially, she chose to embark on a tour with him, but later developed feelings of resentment towards her spouse, expressing that they seemed to be moving separately rather than as a team

As a lifestyle guide, I’d put it this way: “Life continued its rhythm, but somehow mine seemed to halt. It felt as though our shared journey had taken a separate path.”

As your trusted guide in crafting meaningful lifestyles, let me share my personal insights: The journey we embarked upon, though filled with love and anticipation, seemed fraught with misunderstandings and hidden emotions. I carried a heavy burden of resentment that lingered not only during the adoption process but also post-adoption. Eventually, I reached a point where I could no longer hide my feelings – I simply didn’t connect with him, and the resentment was palpable

The lovebirds felt their marriage ripping at the seams so they decided to undergo an ‘intense counseling session,’ in which they ‘shared everything’ and decided to ‘restart.’ 

In the Vanity Fair interview, Thomas emphasized that while their marriage appeared glamorous on the surface, they wanted others to understand that they faced challenges too

Country star Thomas Rhett opens up about why traveling alone makes him a better husband and dad after his wife admitted she 'resented' him over his career
Country star Thomas Rhett opens up about why traveling alone makes him a better husband and dad after his wife admitted she 'resented' him over his career

He shared with the media: “People often perceive us as flawless, without any disagreements or problems.”

To be honest, over the past few years, I’ve been striving to break free from the illusion of perfection that Instagram often represents – it’s like a carefully curated snapshot of one’s life, or what some might call the “couple goals” phenomenon. But let me tell you this: we’re just ordinary folks, living our everyday lives. We may share highlights and special moments, but please remember that those moments are just a fraction of our actual experiences

In simple terms, my profession is one that garners significant attention, appreciation, criticism, and commentary from many people. Yet, behind the scenes, we lead a rather ordinary life

Additionally, he disclosed that they have successfully resolved all their problems, leaving them in a very ‘happy’ and stable state

The well-known singer remarked: “At the moment, our marriage is thriving because we’ve entered a fresh chapter. Since our children attend school five days a week, we have more time for activities like exercising, playing pickleball, and pursuing our own interests together.”

I believe it’s the challenges and triumphs in marriage that truly fortify a union, as it’s through managing these experiences that a relationship becomes stronger

Country star Thomas Rhett opens up about why traveling alone makes him a better husband and dad after his wife admitted she 'resented' him over his career

‘I’ve just watched my wife grow in so many amazing ways, and I hope she would say she’s watched me grow in so many amazing ways. It makes me so excited about today, and it makes me so excited about the future.’ 

When Lauren discussed the problems, she clarified that their relationship became complicated when they chose to take in their eldest child, Willa Gray, for adoption

After the couple initiated their adoption journey, Lauren found herself expecting a child while her spouse was closing down venues. This put her in a challenging situation where she had to care for one child on her own as they also tried to welcome another into their family

At the start of their married life, it was Thomas’s career that really took flight, leading her to embark on a touring journey with him instead

However, she soon felt like she had given up on her dream of becoming a nurse. 

She mentioned to her spouse early on that she wouldn’t be a hospital nurse, as it turned out. That conversation ensued

Country star Thomas Rhett opens up about why traveling alone makes him a better husband and dad after his wife admitted she 'resented' him over his career

“You may recall my initial expectations for your chosen path were different. To be frank, I had assumed things wouldn’t pan out as planned. Initially, I envisioned myself becoming a nurse and that was the trajectory I thought our lives would take.”

“It seems God didn’t intend it that way. I want to help you, but I feel the need to discover my own course in this as well.”

Immediately following this, she chose to embark on a medical outreach journey to Haiti, during which she encountered Willa

As a devoted admirer, I found myself reminiscing about the moment when I shared with my partner that I believed I had been guided to assist in finding our eternal abode together

Thomas replied: ‘We’ll do it.’

In 2017, I, being one of the loving pair, decided to bring Willa into our family, following a challenging and solitary 13-month adoption journey undertaken by Lauren due to Thomas’s unavoidable tours at that time

Country star Thomas Rhett opens up about why traveling alone makes him a better husband and dad after his wife admitted she 'resented' him over his career
Country star Thomas Rhett opens up about why traveling alone makes him a better husband and dad after his wife admitted she 'resented' him over his career
Country star Thomas Rhett opens up about why traveling alone makes him a better husband and dad after his wife admitted she 'resented' him over his career

In the course of events, I found myself facing an escalating level of tension once I learned that I was expecting and was enduring repeated bouts of nausea daily

She confessed: ‘I was getting sick and throwing up like 50-something times a day.

Throughout that period, I deeply yearned for my spouse. I found myself harboring a slight grudge against him as he was engaged in touring America

After a return to the United States by Lauren, both of her parents traveled to Haiti to retrieve Willa. Approximately three months later, the family welcomed Willa into their household. Subsequently, Lauren delivered their second daughter, Ada

She remarked that it seemed we transitioned rapidly from no children to having two, she added, because she and the kids chose to accompany Thomas on tour

However, it seemed that being on the road only intensified their problems. 

In the year 2020, they joyfully welcomed their third-born daughter, Lennon Love, while their fourth child, Lillie Carolina, joined them in 202

Country star Thomas Rhett opens up about why traveling alone makes him a better husband and dad after his wife admitted she 'resented' him over his career

Following the birth of Lillie, Lauren admitted that she had been struggling with intense postnatal depression

She confessed that she had been struggling, feeling overwhelmed as if she were sinking, and ended up staying in bed for a considerable length of time, allowing Thomas to look after their kids during this period

Lauren shared that she’s now fully recovered, having persistently gone to the gym and prayed. She expressed deep gratitude towards each of her four kids

Previously, Thomas discussed his family dynamics and the methods they chose for upbringing their kids, as shared with Esquire magazine

He expressed: ‘Their lives are far from ordinary, and my primary concern is discovering methods to make their lives as typical as possible, ensuring they always feel entitled to nothing.’

Additionally, the songwriter conveyed that much like their own parents, he and his spouse chose to bring up their daughters in a similar manner

“They were wonderful examples of both a caring mother and a strong father, yet they weren’t too lenient. It can be quite simple for a child to take advantage, he pointed out.”

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2024-09-04 23:05

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