Can You Co-Parent After a Messy Breakup? Cardi B Thinks So
Things can get messy when it comes to breaking up, especially when you’re a global superstar with your life playing out in front of millions. Cardi B, no stranger to public drama, recently opened up about how she’s handling her split from Offset—and surprisingly, she’s all about keeping things peaceful for the sake of their kids.
After a rocky on-again, off-again relationship, the “Up” singer filed for divorce from Offset for the second time in July 2024. And while their issues have been anything but private (cue the cheating accusations and social media spats), Cardi isn’t letting the drama cloud her approach to parenting.
During an X Spaces chat on October 16, she told fans, “I don’t want to have beef with anybody that I love… I just want a healthy co-parenting relationship.”
It’s a refreshing take, considering the public turmoil surrounding their breakup. But Cardi B is clear about her boundaries: “Co-parenting means no f—king, no flirting,” she explained, adding that her priority is peace, not rekindling any old flames. She even likened her ideal co-parenting dynamic to that of her own parents, who “don’t f—k with each other” but are always there for their kids.
Can You Really Co-Parent After a Public Fallout?
For many, co-parenting with an ex after a highly publicized and emotionally charged breakup might seem impossible. But according to research from the Family Institute at Northwestern University, healthy co-parenting relationships are not only possible but crucial for children’s well-being.
Studies show that when parents can cooperate and support each other post-divorce, kids experience fewer emotional and behavioral issues, even after a messy separation.
Therefore, Cardi B seems to be on the right track. “I want peace, and I want friendship,” she told her followers. And while she admits to having fun as a newly single woman, her focus is on ensuring that the breakup doesn’t disrupt her career or her role as a mom. “I’m also balancing my motherhood right now. I really have a baby, baby,” she said, reflecting on the challenges of raising her three children while navigating the complexities of a very public life.
What About the Drama?
Of course, Cardi’s journey to peaceful co-parenting hasn’t been without its bumps. In September, Offset publicly accused Cardi B of cheating on him while she was pregnant, sparking an intense exchange on social media. Cardi fired back during an Instagram Live, where she expressed regret about their relationship, saying, “I don’t regret my kids. You a good daddy… but f—k you. I regret you.”
While it was undoubtedly a heated moment, it’s clear that Cardi B is trying to rise above the chaos. And according to experts at the Family Institute, maintaining a focus on the kids and minimizing conflict between parents can make all the difference in how children adjust after a split.
However, For Cardi B, It’s Just About Finding the Balance
“I feel like two weeks ago, there was a lot of beef. I feel like things are calming down right now. I don’t want to have beef with anybody that I love,” Cardi said.
So, can you really have a healthy co-parenting relationship after a public and messy breakup? If Cardi B has anything to say about it, the answer is yes. And it all starts by focusing on your own process.
“Baby, I’m in heat right now,” she admitted. “So far I’m having a lot of fun. Somebody gave me a reality check yesterday: ‘You out here having fun, and it could distract you from your personal life, but don’t let it distract you from your work!'”
“Album is coming really, really soon, announcements is coming really really soon,” she teased. “Things are getting more done now! I’m not pregnant no more.”
