Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton opened up about the enduring nature of her nearly five-decade marriage to Bill Clinton, offering a glimpse into their personal life and shared experiences.
In a recent interview with CNN, Fareed Zakaria discussed the ups and downs of her marriage to former President Bill Clinton. The conversation centered on the couple's ability to overcome past difficulties and their current contentment in their relationship.
According to Fox News, Clinton recently published a memoir titled "Something Lost, Something Gained. " The memoir touched on the challenges her marriage faced during Bill Clinton's presidency. While not directly mentioning the Monica Lewinsky scandal, Clinton alluded to "dark periods" that threatened both her marriage and her husband's presidency in the late 1990s.
Hillary Clinton described the complex emotions she experienced during one of the darkest periods of her marriage, which coincided with her husband's impeachment proceedings.
She admitted to feeling "deeply hurt, deeply confused, really upset, angry" on a personal level. However, she also viewed the situation through a political lens, seeing it as an attempt by political opponents to remove her husband from office.
Clinton elaborated on her perspective during that tumultuous time:
I had to almost have a binary view of the world that I was living in my reality. My reality, on the one hand, I was deeply hurt, deeply confused, really upset, angry. And on the other hand, I knew that this was a political ploy to try to drive, you know, Bill out of office, and I thought he'd been a really good president, and I resented that as an American citizen.
She emphasized the difficulty of navigating personal decisions about her marriage and family while simultaneously dealing with the public and political fallout of the scandal.
Despite the challenges they have faced, Clinton spoke warmly about her current relationship with Bill. She shared that they enjoy simple pleasures together, such as playing word games in bed in the morning. Clinton highlighted their ability to find joy in their shared life experiences.
The former Secretary of State expressed gratitude for their long-lasting marriage, which will reach its 50th anniversary next year. She emphasized the importance of their grandchildren and the time they now have together at this stage of their lives.
Clinton also reflected on the nature of marriage in general, stating:
Nobody really knows what happens in a marriage except the two people in it. And every marriage I'm aware of has ups and downs – not public, hopefully for everyone else – and you have to make the decisions that are right for you.
This statement underscores her belief in the personal nature of marital decisions and her reluctance to advise others on their relationships.
In her memoir and during the interview, Clinton acknowledged the crucial role that her friends played during the difficult periods of her marriage. She expressed deep gratitude for their unwavering support, particularly during the impeachment crisis when many visited her at the White House to offer comfort and solidarity.
Clinton's reflections on her marriage provide insight into the complexities of long-term relationships, especially those lived in the public eye. Her ability to navigate personal challenges while maintaining a political career demonstrates resilience and determination. The Clintons' enduring marriage, despite past difficulties, serves as a testament to their commitment to each other and their shared life experiences.
