After divorcing his second wife, Troy Aikman has opened up about the emotional turmoil he faced and his ongoing battle with the desire to avoid contentment.
Despite leading a successful television career for over two decades, Dallas Cowboys legend Troy Aikman has managed to maintain a private life. However, the notoriously private "Monday Night Football" commentator recently shared some of the internal struggles he's dealt with since his marriage to Catherine "Capa" Mooty dissolved.
Aikman's divorce from Mooty was finalized in July 2023, ending a union that began in 2017. The Hall of Fame quarterback described the realization that the marriage was not going to be successful as his "rock bottom."
Troy Aikman's Private Struggles: Former Cowboys Quarterback's Marriage Dissolution and Ongoing Battle for Happiness
"A failure. That was my rock bottom," Aikman told The Athletic. "For me, contentment was always a four-letter word. I never wanted to be content. I didn’t wanna be around anyone who was content. That’s just not a place I could land."
Despite his public success, Aikman has battled with inner turmoil for decades.
Troy Aikman's Private Struggles: Former Cowboys Quarterback's Marriage Dissolution and Ongoing Battle for Happiness
"The success everyone saw masked the inner turmoil no one knew about," The Athletic reported. "Aikman’s wrestled with it for decades, warring against his own happiness, chasing a finish line he isn’t even sure exists."
Aikman's struggles have been hidden from public view. His work alongside Joe Buck in the "Monday Night Football" booth has required him to present a professional and upbeat demeanor.
However, Aikman's divorce from Mooty has forced him to confront his emotions and seek support.
"I’ve been through a lot in my life," Aikman said. "I’ve had a lot of success. I’ve had a lot of failures. But this is the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through."
Aikman's journey through divorce has taught him the importance of vulnerability and reaching out for help.
"I’m not ashamed to say that I’ve sought professional help," he said. "I’m not ashamed to say that I’ve been to therapy. I’m not ashamed to say that I’ve talked to friends and family about what I’m going through."
Aikman's openness about his struggles is a reminder that even those who seem to have it all can face personal challenges. It is a message of hope for others who may be going through similar experiences.
"I’m not going to give up," Aikman said. "I’m going to keep fighting. I’m going to keep trying to be the best person I can be. I’m going to keep trying to be the best father I can be. I’m going to keep trying to be the best broadcaster I can be."
Aikman's story is a reminder that everyone has their own unique struggles and that it is important to seek help when needed. It is also a message of hope and resilience, showing that even in the darkest of times, it is possible to overcome challenges and find happiness.
