Chris Appleton Discusses Divorce from Lukas Gage: A Journey of Healing

Chris Appleton has finally addressed his divorce from Lukas Gage, shedding light on the emotional journey he has experienced.
Chris Appleton Opens Up About His Divorce from Lukas Gage
Chris Appleton has finally addressed his divorce from Lukas Gage, shedding light on the emotional journey he has experienced.
Timeline of Their Relationship
The former couple made their relationship public in early 2023, tied the knot in April, and filed for divorce just six months later. While Lukas has previously discussed their brief romance, the 42-year-old hairstylist had remained silent until now, believing he would never publicly discuss the matter.
Facing Public Scrutiny
“This is the first time I’ve ever spoken about this. I think people have this perception, probably from social media, that I have it all together. I work with amazing people, and life appears glamorous. So, from the outside, it probably looks like I have everything under control,” Chris shared on the Jay Shetty Podcast.
“But the truth is, especially during that time, I was going through a lot of private pain, compounded by the online speculation. People say things about you, there are tabloid stories, and everyone has an opinion on your life. That can be incredibly intense, especially when you’re just trying to cope.”
The Importance of Therapy
“What really helped me was acknowledging that I wasn’t okay. I’ve always believed in therapy and worked with a therapist to process my feelings and understand them better,” Chris explained. “Going through that was brutal, but coming out on the other side, I feel like I can reflect and move on.”
Lessons Learned
He emphasized that one of the biggest lessons he learned was the importance of finding alignment and inner peace. “That wasn’t an easy process, but when you genuinely feel good inside, that’s when your real power emerges,” he continued. “Just because there’s a headline about you doesn’t mean you owe everyone an explanation about your life. I wanted to handle it with peace and on my own terms.”
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“You can love someone without a forever happy ending,” he added. “Every relationship teaches you something valuable about boundaries and how you want to be loved. That’s a beautiful thing because it means you’re always growing and evolving.”
Reflections on Their Relationship
Chris hinted that he and Lukas were not aligned and acknowledged the speed at which their relationship progressed. “Moving fast doesn’t always mean you’re reckless; sometimes it means you’re hopeful,” he said. “I enter every relationship with an open heart and have no regrets. I’d rather love and experience life than not feel anything at all. The process of healing is crucial, even when things don’t go as planned.”
“An ending doesn’t mean it didn’t mean anything; it just means it ended,” he reflected. “People love to say they knew it wouldn’t last, but I go into every friendship and relationship wholeheartedly. I’ve learned to protect and honor myself.”
Chris and Lukas finalized their divorce in June 2024, seven months after their split. Earlier this year, Lukas provided an update on his love life, a year after their divorce was finalized.