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Christina Haack Says She and Kids Are Thriving Without Ex Josh Hall’s ‘Negative Energy’ at Home
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Christina Haack is feeling lighter and happier following her split from Josh Hall.
In the latest episode of Christina on the Coast, the 41-year-old HGTV star opened up to her longtime friend Cassie Schienle about how she and her kids have been adjusting since her separation from her third husband.
When Schienle asked if she felt like “a weight’s been lifted,” Christina didn’t hesitate to respond.
“Because Josh is gone? Yes, a 220-pound weight,” she said with a smile. “The house is so much better, the kids are so happy. Everyone in this household is thriving, and the kids truly are doing great.”
Christina shares daughter Taylor, 14, and son Brayden, 9, with her first husband, Tarek El Moussa, as well as son Hudson, 5, with her second husband, Ant Anstead. She emphasized that life has improved since Josh left.
“Everyone’s just doing better since he’s gone… just all that negative energy,” she added.
Christina Tried to Save Her Marriage
For the first time, Christina also revealed how much effort she put into making things work with Josh, 44.
“I truly tried to make that work,” she admitted. “I tried to give him self-help tools, keep him busy, and even suggested flipping houses together. But no matter what, you can’t make someone else happy—they have to do that for themselves.”
Schienle reassured her friend, saying, “There’s nothing you could’ve done. I’m proud of you because I know that wasn’t easy—to step out of something so bad and toxic.”
Christina then reflected on her three divorces, acknowledging that she never wanted to go through another one.
“Three divorces? Of course, I didn’t want to get divorced a third time,” she said.
Schienle reminded her to take things slow.
“You love a relationship, you love to be in love,” she told Christina. “For real, you have beautiful children, a beautiful life, and career. Alright, let’s slow it down.”
Christina agreed, hugging her friend and adding, “It’s all going to be fine. Appreciate you.”
How Her Marriage Impacted Her Kids
On The Flip Off, her other HGTV show, Christina shared more about how her marriage with Josh affected her children.
She told her ex-husband and Flip Off co-star Tarek El Moussa about a heated argument with Josh, saying, “There was a blow-up… middle fingers in my face.”
She then revealed that her kids encouraged her to end things.
“The kids literally asked me to leave,” Christina said. “They told me he’s not nice to me. Why would I stick around?”
Now, Christina is embracing this new chapter with her kids and focusing on their happiness.
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