After ten years of being in each other’s lives and four years of marriage, Lambert and Shelton said goodbye. “Entertainment Tonight” disclosed that the couple stated that “This is not the future we envisioned and it is with heavy hearts that we move forward separately.”
This also came as a blow to fans who looked at the couple as an idealistic match in the country music world. Lambert and Shelton requested that fans be respectful of their privacy as they navigated their now separate lives. Since then, the two have shared more about the ending of their relationship.
Heading Down the Aisle
Shelton and Lambert managed to hold on through the difficulties of their extremely busy, long-distance relationship. However, they were facing much more than just distance. The ever-present demands and pressures of their individual careers were also affecting their relationship.
Before they headed down the aisle, they struggled with finding time for each other and they even considered ending their relationship at different times. But they pressed on and put in the work to make it work. They really loved each other and prioritized perseverance over giving up. Finally, in 2011, they married at a ceremony in Texas.
The End of a Duo
Unfortunately, the struggle to maintain their relationship amidst the intense pressures of being professionals in the music industry followed them into their marriage. In a 2011 interview with "Behind the Music", Lambert spoke about their trials of being apart and that as wonderful as their love story was, it was far from being a fairy tale.
Lambert and Shelton spent time together on their ranch in Oklahoma but still did not get the quality time that they wanted to have. Practically living separate lives, the two could no longer keep up their relationship. Sadly, the couple finally decided to split.
Lambert’s Side
According to Lambert, their schedules were not the only contributor to their split. She shared with "E! Online" that it’s not simply about overcoming obstacles during your marriage, but also about who each person is becoming and that people naturally change as they grow older.
Lambert recognized the importance of staying close to your spouse as the two of you grow together and how things can unravel when you don’t stay close.
Lambert’s Advice
Fame and love in the spotlight happened fast for Miranda Lambert. She was very young when she met Shelton and was able to experience many highs both with music and with love.
Her views about marriage changed rapidly as she walked through the experience and left her 20s for her 30s. She now feels that marriage is less about the wedding and a ring and more about your commitment to another person.