Kristin Cavallari Reflects on ‘Toxic’ Marriage to NFL Star

Kristin Cavallari is spilling all the beans on her marriage with Jay Cutler.

The former Hills star is talking divorce and dating in a new interview. She candidly answered all questions on the Call Her Daddy podcast, including the tougher ones — about what made her marriage with former NFL star Jay Cutler “toxic,” a word she has used to describe it in the past.

“So here’s my only thing because I have three kids with him,” the Very Cavallari alum began. “I’m very careful about what I say — if you and I don’t have microphones in front of us, I’d f***ing tell you — but that’s their dad and my oldest Googles us now and I just want to be very careful. My mom never said anything bad about my dad growing up [after they divorced] and I really respected that and I want to be that kind of mom.”

That said, “It was toxic. Period. End of story. That’s all I kind of need to say,” the 35-year-old answered.

Cavallari said that when she and Cutler got together, post-The Hills after a few party girl years,

“At the time in my life, he was perfect for me,” saying it was “easy and fun.” However, she also spoke about “red flags” over “dealbreaker” behaviors.

“I called off [our] engagement [in 2011 for] the same reason I got a divorce,” she said. “Same reasons I should say. So I guess if there’s any take away from that is: You can’t ignore red flags.”

 “With any relationship, you just have to realize what are dealbreakers for you … and I was really unhappy. That was the bottom line. And I was in an unhealthy relationship. So that, to me, is not worth it. Also, I didn’t want my kids thinking that that was normal. I wanted them to see me happy and see me — not right now, but eventually — with someone who really respects me and treats me the way I need to be treated.”

Jay Cutler is not going to enjoy these comments,  and one day their kids will no doubt read about all the drama between their parents.

Some things are better left unsaid.

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