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Kim Kardashian recently provided rare insights into her love life and the reasons behind her split from her ex-boyfriend, whose identity remains undisclosed. The revelations came during the season 5 finale of “The Kardashians,” where Kim discussed how her fight-or-flight response has impacted her relationships.
In a candid moment, Kim shared that a recent therapy session helped her realize the extent to which her trauma has shaped her behavior in relationships. Reflecting on her past relationship, she said, “When someone tells me not to do something that I planned on, I physically get, like, ‘You’re getting in my way,’ and I will bulldoze whatever is in my way because you’re not going to tell me to change my schedule.'”
This stubbornness, Kim admitted, contributed to the downfall of her relationship. “I feel like that’s how I would get in relationships,” she explained. She recounted a specific incident with her ex, saying, “Like when [redacted] would tell me, ‘You work so much, why don’t you just take a week off?’ I’m like, ‘Get out of here!’”
Kim’s need for control and her reaction to perceived restrictions stem from a deeply traumatic event in 2016. She was robbed at gunpoint by a group of masked men in her Paris hotel room, who stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry. This incident has left a lasting impact on her psyche, influencing her responses to stress and conflict.
On the July 8 episode of “The Kardashians,” Kim shared her therapist’s perspective with her sister Khloe. Her therapist pointed out, “You think calm is your superpower. I think you are so desensitized to trauma that you are literally frozen in fight-or-flight.” This observation prompted Kim to reflect on how her trauma responses were affecting her personal life.
In the finale, Kim expressed her determination to improve her relationships by addressing her unresolved issues. “I think the one thing that just got me was just like, ‘You can have better relationships with your kids and your future partner if you figure your s*** out, so that’s why I’m doing it,’” she concluded.
This rare glimpse into Kim Kardashian’s inner struggles highlights the profound impact of trauma on personal relationships and underscores the importance of self-awareness and therapy in the journey toward healing and better connections.
