Katie and Alex ... The Break Up

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and Alex Reid's marriage has been under the intense media spotlight for
the past week or so now amid rumours of a split, but after days of
speculation, [Only mods are allowed to see this link] has finally issued an confirmed the split.In an official statement, Katie said;
"Alex and I have had a number of difficulties over the past few months.
I accept that these were in part caused by my marrying too quickly - we
all make mistakes and this was one. However, Alex changed from the man I
fell in love with and some of his behaviour became difficult for me to
understand and caused issues. I have tried to help him with these issues
but they have put a considerable strain on our relationship.Our
difficulties were also not helped by Alex becoming more fascinated by
life in the media eye. Obviously I cannot be critical of someone wanting
to do this and originally I tried to help him with his career by
getting him contracts with my production company. If Alex wants to
honour those contracts the production company is more than happy to do
so. However, Alex's desire to promote himself caused a change in the
dynamic of our relationship and contributed to our alienation.Alex
and I have spent many hours discussing our relationship and trying to
make it work but the issues between us are too deep rooted. I had hoped
that we could end our relationship amicably and without a war of words
in the media. I appreciate that there are those that will not believe
that but I had agreed I would say nothing more than the statement we had
jointly prepared. This was not because I am concerned what Alex may
truthfully disclose but to give him comfort that I would not discuss the
issues that so strained our relationship.I had hoped
that Alex and I could remain friends but I am not sure if that is
possible given events since last Sunday when we were on the verge of
releasing a statement. Alex asked that we did not release any statement
because he wanted more time to think. The intervening period has,
however, seen a number of false stories appear and photographs of Alex
with my son Junior in the gym which it is absolutely clear were posed
for. Alex is fully aware that I have sought to remove my children from
the public eye now they are of an age to understand and be affected by
media coverage of them. I feel incredibly let down that he did this
while asking me for more time to discuss our relationship and just hope
that the stories circulating that he sold those pictures are not true.
It
is true that I have asked Alex to leave the family home and that he
will not do so. I would leave myself but the house is equipped for
Harvey's needs. Alex would like to portray himself as honourable and I
hope he acts that way. Contrary to some reports I have not discussed
financial matters with my divorce lawyers.I would like
to make clear that the allegations that I have been dragging out any
announcement so that my film crew can capture on film Alex's upset are
complete fabrication. I am deeply upset that my relationship with Alex
has failed but I know it is the right thing for my children and I that
we separate. My children are my absolute priority in this and they are
being shielded from what is happening."