Jessica Simpson suggests ‘mistakes’ were made by estranged husband in candid comments about divorce

Jessica Simpson is not sugarcoating her heartbreak Simpson opened up about her unexpected split from Eric Johnson after years of marriage Although the Irresistible singer revealed that the separation wasn t something she saw coming Simpson didn t shy away from acknowledging that both she and Johnson made missteps in their relationship JESSICA SIMPSON FINDS FREEDOM IN NASHVILLE AFTER FLEEING HOLLYWOOD PRESSURES I choose love because if I chose to be resentful or if I chose to let the pain of it overwhelm me I would fail she communicated Parade She added And so I had to choose love and loving people through their mistakes If I m going to love through my mistakes I have to love others through their mistakes And that really was maybe the biggest lesson of all LIKE WHAT YOU RE READING CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSWhile Simpson looks ahead and puts the past behind her she's also returning to music following a -year hiatus In March she disclosed an EP called Nashville Canyon Part and in September she's set to release the follow-up Nashville Canyon Part When I was in Nashville and recording I was going through a really hard time an unexpected change of life Simpson reflected I don t think I ve ever been so confused But I didn t let the confusion the heartbreak the negativity of that hold me back JESSICA SIMPSON SLIPS INTO SHEER DRESS FOR TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONSimpson emphasized her determination to remain strong not just for herself but for her kids and even Johnson The Take My Breath Away singer explained that she needed to get to a place where I can have grace and compassion for the situation for the sake of my kids and be strong for myself for my kids for my family even for Eric I am a leader Simpson shares three children with Johnson daughters Maxwell and Birdie and son Ace As she goes through a transitional chapter in her life Simpson reported she s looking on the brighter side of things It is so vital to bright side the s--- out of things I m a very optimistic person and I know everything happens for a reason and I know the truth sets you free CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERReps for Simpson did not without delay respond to Fox News Digital s request for comment In January Simpson shared that the couple have been living separately but did not reveal any details on the timeline of their split Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage Simpson previously commented in a message to People Our children come first and we are focusing on what is best for them We are grateful for all of the love and assistance that has been coming our way and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family