More than two years after Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers called off their engagement, the actress is sharing her thoughts on the breakup. In a new interview, Woodley opens up about being uninterested in "performative behavior" and how she has had her heart broken in the past.
In a candid interview with Bustle, actress Shailene Woodley, now 32, revealed that she is currently in a place of self-discovery and reflection. Woodley spoke candidly about her past relationships and the heartbreak she has experienced, particularly her high-profile engagement and subsequent breakup with NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Woodley stated that she is no longer interested in "the performance of people" and values authenticity in relationships. She explained that she has come to realize that it is not her responsibility to "fix or heal" a relationship, and that her main focus should be on protecting her own well-being.
Shailene Woodley Opens Up About Heartbreak and Past Relationships
"A broken heart. A broken heart that healed and broke again. I fell in love over and over with unavailability," Woodley shared. "I'm very open as a human. I love easy, and I care easy, but I do not love lightly, and I do not care lightly."
Woodley alluded to the challenges she faced in her relationship with Rodgers, who has been described as being "unavailable" by some sources. She emphasized that she has taken time to heal and understand that she is not responsible for the outcome of a relationship.
Shailene Woodley Opens Up About Heartbreak and Past Relationships
"Ultimately, that has helped me walk away without the need to understand why certain things didn't play out the way that I may have desired them to," she explained.
Woodley also addressed her desire for a family and a meaningful relationship, stating that she is looking for someone who can appreciate her authenticity and celebrate her life experiences.
Shailene Woodley Opens Up About Heartbreak and Past Relationships
"My God, I want to cook someone dinner every night and travel the world with them and have pillow talk and celebrate their joys and their purpose and their destinies and have mine also be celebrated. But I don’t have a ‘that should have happened by now’ kind of thing."
Despite her past heartbreak, Woodley remains optimistic about the future and embraces the unknown with a positive outlook.
Shailene Woodley Opens Up About Heartbreak and Past Relationships
"I wake up every day and I say out loud, ‘I’m so excited for the magic and miracles that are going to happen today.’"
Following the breakup with Rodgers, Woodley has been seen on dates but has not publicly acknowledged any new relationships. Representatives for both Woodley and Rodgers have not commented on the matter.
Shailene Woodley Opens Up About Heartbreak and Past Relationships
