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Dwyane Wade Opens Up About Trying to Break Up with Gabrielle Union
Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat royalty and three-time NBA champion is laying it all on the court, revealing raw and unfiltered details about one of the toughest times in his life — admitting to his now-wife, Gabrielle Union, that he had fathered a child with another woman during a pause in their relationship back in 2013.
The NBA icon, known for his grace under pressure, didn’t hold back on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast, delving into the mental struggles and the battles both he and Gabrielle faced, and continue to face, as they navigate the ramifications of his actions. “You’re thinking about it all. It was all scary,” Wade confessed. “You know this is going to hurt someone that you’ve been building a relationship with and a life with.”
The athlete “tried to break up” with his now-wife before telling the truth in 2013.
Turning Point or Breaking Point?
Wade, now 41, didn’t shy away from admitting he considered cutting ties with Union to avoid facing the music. “I tried to pussyfoot around it,” Wade disclosed. “I tried to break up with her. ‘Hey, things have been bad lately.’ ‘Hey, we’ve been having a little distance in our relationship anyway.’ I tried all of that. She kept showing up.”
Despite the tough revelations, Wade expressed immense gratitude for Union’s steadfastness, stating, “I couldn’t have gotten through that moment without her sticking with me.” The duo, who tied the knot in 2014, have been working through their issues, with therapy playing a significant role in their journey. “It hasn’t been perfect,” Wade reflected. “It will never be perfect. We go to therapy, been to therapy. We’ve had shouts about it, regular conversations about it.”
Comparing Court Losses to Heartbreaks
Interestingly, Wade, who had tasted both victory and defeat on the court, remarked that revealing the truth to Union was “way harder” than losing in the NBA Finals. Having led the Miami Heat to victory in 2006, and suffering a defeat in the 2010-2011 season against the Dallas Mavericks, Wade could certainly tell a thing or two about handling losses.
However, this personal revelation came at a particularly challenging time — during the 2012-2013 playoffs and heading into the finals. “Man, that was a rough time for me,” Wade admitted. Despite the turbulence, the Heat secured another title in 2012 and clinched back-to-back NBA championships in 2013 after a thrilling victory against the San Antonio Spurs.
A Future of Healing and Understanding
Reflecting on the journey since the revelation nine years ago, Wade acknowledged the ongoing effort required to mend and nurture their relationship. “It’s been something that’s going to continue to be something that I have to work at and work on. It doesn’t go away because years come or because I say, ‘I’m sorry.'”
With time, distance, and space playing crucial roles, Wade and Union are learning to see things differently, working together to build a stronger and more resilient bond. The NBA legend concluded, “Time, distance, space, it doesn’t help it, but it allows you to see things differently when you have time away from it.”
This revealing peek into Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union’s relationship showcases a story of redemption, resilience, and relentless love, reminding us all that even in the midst of trials and tribulations, love can truly conquer all.
