‘Even when it hurts…’: What Trudeau mentioned about his marriage earlier than splitsville

By Reuters: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his spouse Sophie Gregoire Trudeau unexpectedly introduced their separation on Instagram on Wednesday, probably marking the tip of the couple’s 18-year high-profile marriage.

Trudeau, 51, and Gregoire Trudeau, 48, bought married in May 2005. Ten years later, Trudeau grew to become prime minister, touchdown the sharply-dressed couple in world media’s highlight.

Trudeau, whose father Pierre Elliott Trudeau was additionally Canadian primer minister for 15 years, labored as a faculty instructor earlier than becoming a member of politics.

Gregoire Trudeau was a former leisure journalist and had identified Trudeau since childhood. They have three kids Xavier, 15, Ella Grace, 14, and nine-year-old Hadrien.

They typically publicly expressed love and displayed unity, particularly on birthdays and anniversaries, however over time, their married life has seen ups and downs.

Here are some feedback the couple have made about their married life in recent times.

* Trudeau, 2014 autobiography, Common Ground

“Our marriage isn’t perfect, and we have had difficult ups and downs, yet Sophie remains my best friend, my partner, my love. We are honest with each other, even when it hurts.”

* Gregoire Trudeau advised Global News in 2015 that “no marriage is simple.”

“I’m virtually sort of happy with the truth that we have had hardship, sure, as a result of we would like authenticity. We need reality. We need to develop nearer as people by way of our lifetime and we’re each dreamers and we need to be collectively for so long as we will.”

* Trudeau, May 28, 2023 on Instagram

“Every mile of this journey collectively is an journey. I really like you, Soph. Happy anniversary!”

* Trudeau, April 24, 2023 on Instagram

“Happy birthday, Sophie. From this, to this, and all the things in between, there’s nobody I’d quite have by my sideâ€æ I really like you, mon amour.”

* Gregoire Trudeau, September, 2020 on Instagram

“Our first date was 17 years in the past… we’re not that younger anymore, however what an journey it’s been. Through all of the ups and the downs, you’re nonetheless my particular person. I really like you. #TBT to a quiet second we shared someplace alongside the best way.”