A relationship coach has suggested that amid rumoured issues within her marriage, Britney Spears ‘may have felt the need’ to reconcile with her mother and sister ‘in anticipation of the break up’
Britney Spears’ may have felt the need to reconcile with her mother and sister just months ago amid possible issues within her marriage, a relationship coach has suggested.
It was reported this week that Britney, 41, is separating from her husband Sam Asghari, 29. The latter – who has been married to the singer since last year – confirmed their break-up in a statement that he shared on Thursday.
The news comes following rumours earlier this year that the marriage was ‘on the rocks,’ with them said to have been spotted without their wedding rings in March. It was claimed in May that they had been getting into “frequent screaming matches” and had “volatile” arguments. The marriage was said to be in “deep trouble” at the time of such reports.
Around the same time, Britney seemingly reconciled with her estranged mother Lynne Spears, 68. Britney said she felt “blessed” that they were “able to try to make things right” during her apparent meeting with Lynne in May.
And she later hinted that she had reunited with her estranged younger sister Jamie-Lynn Spears, 32. Britney suggested in June that she had recently visited her “sister” at work, writing at the time: “Missed you guys so much.”
The Mirror spoke to relationship coach Kate Mansfield this week about the possible connection between the apparent reunions and potential issues in the marriage. She shared her thoughts on how people deal with such issues and break-ups.
Discussing people seeking support in the midst problems in their relationships, she told us that it’s “quite common for people to seek support and advice when going through relationship issues, even from estranged loved ones.”
Kate further commented: “Relationships can be complex and emotionally charged, and during challenging times, individuals often turn to those who they believe might understand their situation or offer valuable insights.”
She went on to state that estranged relatives may be able to provide a “unique perspective”. Kate explained: “Estranged loved ones, despite the distance or disagreements, can sometimes provide a unique perspective because they have a history with the individual and the relationship.”
The relationship coach however advised caution, saying that estranged loved ones have “biases and potential limitations in understanding the current dynamics of the relationship”. She said that they may also have “their own investment” in the person’s decisions, which could “skew their advice”.
Kate suggested to us that Britney’s “reconciliation with her mother and sister could be a kind of rebound sparked by loneliness”. She said the apparent reunions may have been in anticipation of her relationship coming to an end.
Kate said about the possibility: “As her marriage started to hit the rocks, Britney may have felt the need to reconcile her relationship with her mother and sister in anticipation of the break up. Then, this became a source of support perhaps in the absence of any other reliable friends.”
She further commented: “Celebrities are often faced with this issue as it can be hard to ascertain whether close friends are really trustworthy and genuine, or just buying into the fame. This can also sadly be true with family.”
And asked if people typically reach out to estranged relatives and friends when they go through a break-up, she said: “Yes, it’s not uncommon. […] Break-ups can be emotionally challenging and isolating, prompting individuals to seek support from a variety of sources, including those they may not have been in close contact with recently.”
Kate said: “After the break up Britney would likely want the support of people who feel familiar, even if they are not necessarily the healthiest themselves.” She however told us: “Britney should be very wary of leaning too heavily on her family given the fractured history and [any] relationship issues.”
