In an attempt to avoid the painful truth, Wade initially opted for a less direct approach. He tried to end his relationship with Gabrielle, citing the strain they had been experiencing.
Dwyane Wade’s revelation about fathering a child with another woman while he and Gabrielle Union were on a break is a poignant chapter in their relationship.
During an interview with Shannon Sharpe, the retired NBA star candidly reflected on the difficult choices he made at that time.
In an attempt to avoid the painful truth, Wade initially opted for a less direct approach. He tried to end his relationship with Gabrielle, citing the strain they had been experiencing. This indirect approach, as he put it, was his way of “pussyfooting around it.” However, Gabrielle Union remained steadfast and continued to be a part of his life.
It was this persistence from Gabrielle that led Wade to eventually come clean about conceiving a child with Aja Metoyer, a star from “Basketball Wives.”
Wade emphasized the importance of facing challenging conversations in a committed relationship. He admitted that telling the truth was a daunting task because he knew it would deeply hurt Gabrielle.
Their son, Xavier, was born in November 2013, joining Wade’s two older children, Zaire and Zaya, from his previous marriage to Siohvaughn Funches. Dwyane and Gabrielle later welcomed a 4-year-old daughter named Kaavia through surrogacy after enduring the heartache of multiple miscarriages.
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Dwyane Wade’s disclosure about his son with Aja Metoyer being “the hardest thing” he had ever done underscores the emotional toll it took on him. Gabrielle Union also shared in her memoir that she was devastated when she learned the truth in 2013.
Despite the immense challenges they faced, Dwyane Wade proposed to Gabrielle in December of that tumultuous year. They subsequently celebrated their love with a wedding in August 2014 in Miami. Their enduring commitment to each other and their journey through this difficult period ultimately strengthened their bond and love for one another.