– Gwyneth Paltrow expressed pride in popularizing the term “conscious uncoupling” with ex-husband Chris Martin, despite backlash they received when announcing their divorce in 2014.
– The concept of “conscious uncoupling” was originally coined by therapist Katherine Woodward Thomas and suggests that reframing divorce can lead to a healthier transition for families, even if only one party participates.
– Paltrow says that consciously uncoupling helped her and Martin continue to provide a strong foundation for their children, and circumvent the common experience of parents being unable to be in the same room or be friends after a divorce.
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In 2014, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin made headlines when they announced their split, describing it as a “conscious uncoupling.” While the term initially drew criticism and spawned a meme, Paltrow has revealed that she is now proud of the phrase and the impact it has had on helping others navigate divorce.
During an Instagram Q&A in late April 2021, Paltrow shared that while she did not come up with the concept herself, she feels proud that she and Martin were able to bring attention to it and help others going through a difficult time. The couple’s divorce announcement on the Goop website led to an increased interest in the concept of “conscious uncoupling” and the idea that reframing divorce can lead to a healthier transition for families.
In fact, Goop even published an essay further explaining the concept, which includes being open to personal growth even if your spouse does not choose to participate in a conscious uncoupling. By handling the uncoupling in a conscious way and focusing on the positives, divorcing couples can maintain a strong foundation for their family.
While Paltrow acknowledges that the public’s initial reaction to the term was difficult to navigate, ultimately, conscious uncoupling helped her family stay a unit and avoid the common wound in children of divorce of parents who cannot be in the same room or be friends. Paltrow hopes that others can circumvent negativity and focus on reinventing their relationships post-divorce, whether that means staying friends or simply acknowledging that they created something incredible together.
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