Khloe Kardashian Reveals Pivotal Moment in Her Marriage to Lamar Odom and Her Decision to Let Tristan in the Delivery Room After Learning of His Cheating Scandal

Kardashian sat down with author Mel Robbins for an hour-long discussion titled “Change Your Mindset,” where the pair shared tips on building resilience. Throughout the conversation, Kardashian detailed her experiences and the lessons she learned from both relationships.

When asked if she had ever known what she needed to do but couldn’t do it, Kardashian recounted a significant moment in her marriage to Odom during his NBA off-season.

“I remember he was asked to go to Team USA, if I remember correctly, and I was begging, ‘Please, please go to Team USA,’ and I was pushing, and I remember he just looked at me and said, ‘You can’t want it more than I do,'” she recalled.

“I wanted him to suit up because I felt if he didn’t, he was making an irresponsible choice.”

Kardashian emphasized that Odom’s response was a profound moment in her life. She realized she couldn’t force him to make the choices he needed to make.

“It’s such a deeply personal lesson. It took a long time for it to sink in that I couldn’t want his life more than he did.”

“It was a pivotal moment that eventually led me to file for divorce,” she added.

Kardashian also discussed her experiences with Odom’s drug use, recalling the first time she saw him partying in Las Vegas.

“I initially thought it was just him letting off steam, but now I realize that wasn’t the case,” she said.

“It took me a year and a half to realize the extent of his substance abuse because he was really good at concealing it.”

The conversation also turned to Kardashian’s relationship with Tristan Thompson, particularly during his first cheating scandal that came to light as she was preparing to give birth.

“I drew back on the experiences I had with Lamar. It was like a déjà vu scenario,” Kardashian said.

“I decided to stay away from the noise of the media and isolated myself during the pregnancy and postpartum period.”

“I created a cocoon for us, and it was the most magical experience. I didn’t want to pay attention to the scandal or social media during that time.”

Kardashian also explained her decision to allow Thompson into the delivery room, despite the recent scandal.

“I wanted him to be there because it’s home footage that my daughter True will see one day. I went into autopilot mode during the birth; I wasn’t present mentally, but my body did what it had to do.”

“I wasn’t thinking about the scandal or the recent affair during those critical moments. All I cared about was my baby’s arrival.”

“Afterward, I distanced myself from him and focused on recovery and bonding with True.”

Kardashian’s experiences with both relationships showcase her strength and resilience in navigating complex personal issues.

“It’s important to prioritize one’s mental health and the well-being of their family, even in the face of significant challenges.”