Amber Rose is opening up about her current outlook on relationships and why she is satisfied with remaining single after having several failed high-profile unions.
In the past, the model was romantically linked to music executive Alexander "AE" Edwards and rappers Kanye West, Wiz Khalifa, and 21 Savage. In addition to her past relationships, Rose shares a 10-year-old son Sebastian Thomaz with ex-husband Wiz Khalifa and Slash Edwards,3, with ex Alexander Edwards.
During an interview with Sofia With an F podcast earlier this year, the 39-year-old shared details surrounding the demise of her relationships, how her mother's past experiences with men influenced her dating life, and why she isn't willing to compromise her mental health for love.
Amber On Her Failed Unions With Wiz Khalifa, And 21 Savage
In the conversation, Rose disclosed that her relationship with Wiz Khalifa ended after almost three years of marriage because of infidelity on the rapper's part and the pressures from outside sources. The former couple tied the knot in 2013 and divorced in 2016.
Rose recalled that she struggled with her mental health during that period. The mother of two revealed that after the pair's split, she "cried every day for three years" while also trying to cope with the loss by dating.
"I mean, I cried every day for three years while I was dating other people... I married my soulmate [Wiz Khalifa], and then all of a sudden, he wasn't there anymore," she said while describing the pressures she and Wiz Khalifa faced in their union. "Because of our mothers, the internet, there was too much pressure to be married so young, and we just had a baby. I was f--king heartbroken."
Later, Rose spoke about how her mother's romantic history with men played a huge part in her life, especially when the star began dating 21 Savage. Despite conflicting reports, Rose and 21 Savage allegedly dated almost a year from 2017 to 2018. Rose mentioned that seeing her mother not recover from being "heartbroken over a man" forced her to return to the dating scene when she wasn't ready.
"But then I also watched my mother be heartbroken over a man and never recover. So I forced myself to date people while I was not recovered. Cause watching my mom, I was like, I can't. I have to get back out there. I have to," she stated.
Although Rose doesn't regret her time with 21 Savage and even raved about how great he was, looking back, she admitted that she shouldn’t have been in the relationship because she was still grieving over her marriage to Wiz Khalifa.
Rose would end the statement by saying that in light of all the drama she and Wiz Khalifa publicly went through, their relationship has improved over the years because they have a mutual understanding, which is to be the best co-parents for their son Sebastian.
Amber On Past Relationship With Kanye West
As the conversation shifted to her relationship with Kanye West, Rose says people are "obsessed" with that union because it was a "great time in pop culture." Rose and West dated for two years, from 2008 to 2010. Their breakup stemmed from West allegedly cheating on Rose with his now ex-wife, Kim Kardashian.
Rose shared that despite people's interest in wanting to know more about her romantic history with West, she doesn't talk about it much other than that he's helped her career because she doesn't consider it "relevant."
"I think people like to ask about my relationship with Kanye, but it was 13 years ago, guys. she said. "I obviously have to bring him up because he's a huge part of my story and how I got here, but yeah, no. I mean, I feel like people are obsessed with that because it was like a great time in pop culture. But in my personal life, it is not relevant besides just telling my story of how I got here."
When Rose was asked about her current dating life, she claimed it was nonexistent because she had learned to be content with not having a partner. Rose's last public relationship was with Alexander “AE” Edwards.
The former couple were together from 2018 to 2021. During their relationship, it was reported that Edwards allegedly cheated on Rose with multiple women. However, Edwards is now dating singer and actress Cher.
Rose revealed the main reason behind her remaining single is that she wants to focus on raising her two sons and doesn't have "any more heart left to give to somebody."
"I just feel like I don't have anymore heart left to give to somebody. I feel like it's unfair to bring somebody into my life and play with their feelings. I don't want to do that," she explained. "I'm okay with that. I feel like a lot of people are like, 'no don't say that you'll find love.' And I'm like, 'I have two boys to raise.'"
Amber On Remaining Single
Rose continued by saying that although sex is easy for her to get because she is rarely sexually intimate, she "doesn't care to force" herself to date. Rose wrapped up her remarks by admitting she isn't ready to date and doesn't want to.
Also, in the interview, Rose advised those entering relationships to be friends first and get to know their potential partners so they could avoid some of the mistakes she's made.
"I think that, like, people should really try to be friends first, really just really get to know people nowadays. Because you could be with somebody for, like, a year, let's say, and then just find out who they are. [I've] been there, [and] it's scary as f--k. I don't want to have to deal with that," she said.
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'Sistas' Star Skyh Black On The Power Of Hypnotherapy & Emotional Vulnerability For Men
In this insightful episode of the xoMAN podcast, host Kiara Walker talked with Sistas star Skyh Black, as he opened up about his journey of emotional growth, resilience, and self-discovery. The episode touches on emotional availability, self-worth, masculinity, and the importance of therapy in overcoming personal struggles.
Skyh Black on Emotional Availability & Love
On Emotional Availability & Vulnerability
“My wife and I wouldn't be where we are today if both of us weren't emotionally available,” he shared about his wife and Sistas co-star KJ Smith, highlighting the value of vulnerability and emotional openness in a relationship. His approach to masculinity stands in contrast to the traditional, stoic ideals. Skyh is not afraid to embrace softness as part of his emotional expression.
On Overcoming Self-Doubt & Worthiness Issues
Skyh reflected on the self-doubt and worthiness issues that he struggled with, especially early in his career. He opens up about his time in Los Angeles, living what he calls the “LA struggle story”—in a one-bedroom with three roommates—and being homeless three times over the span of 16 years. “I always had this self-sabotaging thought process,” Skyh said. “For me, I feel therapy is essential, period. I have a regular therapist and I go to a hypnotherapist.”
How Therapy Helped Him Heal From Self-Doubt
On Hypnotherapy & Empowering Self-Acceptance
Skyh’s journey is a testament to the power of tapping into self-development despite life’s struggles and being open to growth. “I had to submit to the fact that God was doing good in my life, and that I'm worthy of it. I had a worthiness issue and I did not realize that. So, that’s what the hypnotherapy did. It brought me back to the core. What is wrong so that I can fix it?”
Watch the full podcast episode below:
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Quinta Brunson Gets Real About Divorce, Boundaries & Becoming
Quinta Brunson is the woman who chooses herself, even when the world is watching. And in her June 30 cover story for Bustle, she gives us a rare glimpse into the soft, centered place she's navigating her life from now. From leading one of television's most beloved series in the last decade to quietly moving through life shifts, the creator of Abbott Elementary is walking through a personal evolution and doing so with intention, grace, and a firm grip on her boundaries.
Back in March, the 35-year-old filed for divorce from Kevin Jay Anik after nearly three years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences." The news hit the headlines of news outlets fast, but Quinta hadn't planned to announce their dissolution to the public so quickly.
Quinta Brunson On Divorce, Public Scrutiny & Sacred Boundaries
"I remember seeing people be like, ‘She announced her divorce,’" she told Bustle. “I didn’t announce anything. I think people have this idea that people in the public eye want the public to know their every move. None of us do. I promise you. No one wants [everyone] to know when you buy a house, when you move, when a major change happens in your personal life. It’s just that that’s public record information."
In regards to her private moves becoming tabloid fodder, Quinta continued, "I hated that. I hate all of it."
"I Am An Artist First": Quinta On Cutting Her Hair & Reclaiming Herself
Still, the diminutive phenom holds her crown high in the face of change and is returning to the essence of who she is, especially as an artist. "Cutting my hair reminded me that I am an artist first. I want to feel things. I want to make choices. I want to be a person, and not just stuck in having to be a certain way for business." It's giving sacred rebirth. It's giving self-liberation. It's especially giving main character energy.
And while the headlines keep spinning their narratives, the one that Quinta is focused on is her own. For her, slowing down and nourishing herself in ways that feed her is what matters. "It’s a transitional time. I think it’s true for me and my personal life, and it’s how I feel about myself, my career, and the world," Quinta shared with Bustle. “I feel very serious about focusing on watering my own gardens, taking care of myself and the people around me who I actually interact with day-to-day."
That includes indulging in simple rituals that ground her like "making myself a meal" which has become "really, really important to me."
That spirit of agency doesn't stop at the personal. In her professional world, as the creator, executive producer, and lead actress of the critically-acclaimed Abbott Elementary, Quinta understands the weight her choices carry, both on- and off-screen. She revealed to Bustle, "People used to tell me at the beginning of this that the No. 1 on the call sheet sets the tone, and the producer sets the tone — and I’m both of those roles."
She continued, "I understand now, after doing this for four years, how important it was that I set the tone that I did when we first started."
Quinta doesn't just lead, she understands the importance of curating the energy of any space she enters. Even amid a season of shifts and shedding, her power speaks loudly. Sometimes that power looks like quiet resistance. Sometimes that power is soft leadership.
And sometimes that power looks like cutting your hair and taking back your name in rooms that have forgotten you were an artist long before you were a brand.
Read Quinta's cover story on Bustle here to witness the fullness of Quinta's becoming.
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