Singer-songwriter Victoria Monét and her beau, John Gaines, have called it quits after nearly four years together.
The pair, who share a three-year-old daughter, Hazel Monét Gaines, released a joint staememnt earlier today, emphasizing their commitment to co-parenting.
In their statement, they shared, “With good intentions, we honestly have been avoiding a formal statement about something as natural and as personal as love. We originally preferred to keep this out of the public (as announcing this publicly is sure to make pain resurface) but it is becoming more and more difficult to suppress.”
In their message, Monét and Gaines clarified that they spent the last ten months navigating the end of their relationship with respect and care.
They reassured fans, “Though we still completely adore and respect each other, we are not a couple anymore. There was no infidelity, toxic behavior nor drama. We both just have some fundamental growing to do that would be best done apart so we can remain the best versions of ourselves for our daughter. It simply didn’t work out and that’s okay.”
They highlighted that their love for Hazel remains their top priority.
“We still think the world of each other and operate with love in every interaction for our family. We have an incredible daughter to raise for life and that is undoubtedly our number 1 priority forever. No relationship status can remove or replace that fact. We are committed to doing the inner work and trust that God will place us both where we belong in due time.”
As they move forward, the couple remains dedicated to co-parenting and maintaining a positive relationship for Hazel’s sake.
“To all of our supporters, friends and family, thank you for your love, care and concern. Please allow us the peace and space to maintain a safe and happy environment to continue to co-parent to the best of our ability for Hazel! We plan to remain a family regardless of our public facing title, so please when you see us together with Hazel, be understanding and gentle. We appreciate you all for hearing us out and hope to be kept in your well intentioned prayers.”
