'We weren't bringing out the best in each other': Miranda Kerr's rare comments on Orlando Bloom relationship

Miranda Kerr has given fans a rare insight into the breakdown of her relationship with ex-husband Orlando Bloom – and how they have continued to parent their son.The Aussie supermodel and Kora Beauty founder opened up about the pair's dynamic, and how they managed to transition to co-parenting post split on the We Need to Know podcast.Kerr told host Paul Carrick Brunson the pair's parenting journey hadn't all been smooth sailing following their divorce – but through prioritising the wellbeing of their 15-year-old son, Flynn, they managed.Watch the video above."When we made the decision to separate, I said to [Bloom], 'Let's always put the needs of Flynn first,'" she recalled.Reflecting on their six-year-long relationship – three of which they spent married – the Victoria's Secret supermodel delved in to the more difficult aspects of dating the actor."We both knew that the relationship was not bringing out the best in each other," Kerr admitted.READ MORE: Nicola Peltz's billionaire father Nelson Peltz speaks out amid feudREAD MORE: Abbie Chatfield's boyfriend says he's received death threatsREAD MORE: Aussies warned to stock up before popular produce disappearsAs they rebuilt their dynamic as devoted co-parents, Kerr revealed they'd had to "do a lot of spiritual work," to repair their dynamic, which included a particular focus on forgiveness.She'd told the Lord of the Rings actor at the time that it was important to "completely forgive each other," as well as "make peace with each other.""Because otherwise it really weighs on you."Kerr said there was one particular factor that solidified her decision to attempt co-parenting with Bloom; the realisation that, at the end of the day, he would always be the father of her eldest son."When you have a child with someone else, they're always going to be that person's parent for the rest of their life," she noted.For a daily dose of 9honey, subscribe to our newsletter here.That epiphany was what solidified Kerr's need for a "peaceful" and "harmonious" post-divorce dynamic with Bloom.But according to the model, building that dynamic was a gradual – and challenging – process.She mentioned that initially, it had been difficult to set boundaries with Bloom – noting she'd been guilty of people-pleasing tendencies in the aftermath of their divorce."In the beginning, when Orlando and I had recently separated, I was just very, very giving, and wanting to please."She said that where joint custody was concerned, Kerr would "always accommodate him," when a last-minute schedule change would impact his plans with their son.But that all changed for Kerr when she met now-husband Evan Spiegel, whom she married in 2017 before welcoming sons Hart, seven, Myles, six and Pierre, one.Spiegel, the CEO and founder of Snapchat, maintained "good boundaries" according to Kerr, and encouraged her to set her own where Bloom was concerned.Today, Kerr and Bloom are reportedly "in a very good place," having since established a arrangement that works for them both.In addition to his ongoing arrangement with Kerr, Bloom is now also navigating co-parenting with ex Katy Perry, whom he split from last year.The pair share five-year-old daughter Daisy Dove, and were recently pictured attending a London showing of Paddington alongside Bloom and Kerr's son Flynn.FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE: Stay across all the latest in celebrity, lifestyle and opinion via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.