Dave Grohl's betrayed wife Jordyn Blum wanted divorce but felt 'very sad' for family, says source

Dave Grohl's betrayed wife Jordyn Blum wanted divorce but felt 'very sad' for family, says source
Dave Grohl and Jordyn Blum are working to keep their family intact after husbands public admission of infidelity (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Dave Grohl and his wife Jordyn Blum are working to keep their family together, after Grohl's infidelity.

The couple is focused on moving forward together to keep their 21-year-long marriage intact.

Jordyn Blum initially considered divorce after Dave Grohl's betrayal

Jordyn Blum was reportedly devastated when she learned about Dave Grohl's affair of fathering a baby daughter.

"It was just such a shock for Jordyn. Her first instinct was that she wanted a divorce," a source told People.

"The betrayal felt too heavy," added the source. However, with time, Blum reconsidered her decision.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 03: Jordyn Blum and Dave Grohl attend the 2018 LACMA Art + Film Gala at LACMA on November 03, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images)
Jordyn Blum and Dave Grohl attend the 2018 LACMA Art + Film Gala at LACMA on November 3, 2018, in Los Angeles, California (Jesse Grant/Getty Images)

"As weeks passed, she got some space to think and it just felt very sad to her if the family would split up," the source added.

The couple’s marriage remains strained, but efforts to mend their relationship continue. "They are trying to move forward," the insider said.

Grohl, 55, and Blum, 48, have been married since 2003 and share three daughters—Violet, 18, Harper, 15, and Ophelia, 10.

Dave Grohl publicly apologized about his affair, vowed to regain trust

In September, Dave Grohl announced the birth of his fourth daughter outside of his marriage, acknowledging his infidelity in an Instagram post.

He expressed his commitment to his family, writing, "I love my wife and children, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness."


 
 
 
 
 
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He further asked for privacy, saying, "We’re grateful for your consideration toward all the children involved, as we move forward together."

Reports later indicated that Grohl had stepped back from divorce proceedings and was concentrating on fixing his marriage.

"He’s no longer working with a divorce attorney and instead hoping to work things out with his wife," a source told People.

The Foo Fighters also canceled their performance at the Soundside Music Festival in Bridgeport, Connecticut, scheduled for September 29. The band currently has no engagements planned as Grohl focuses on his family.

FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 22: Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters performs onstage during day 2 of the
Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters performs onstage during day 2 of the 2019 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival on September 22, 2019, in Franklin, Tennessee (Erika Goldring/Getty Images) 

Jordyn Blum and Dave Grohl spend Christmas together

Despite challenges, Dave Grohl and Jordyn Blum are prioritizing family time.

A source told People recently, "They are all spending Christmas as a family." The couple reportedly has been spotted without their wedding rings recently, but Grohl is determined to fix things.

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Dave Grohl and his wife Jordyn Blum arrive at the 2005 MTV Movie Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on June 4, 2005, in Los Angeles, California (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

"Dave’s been prioritizing his family," a source said, adding, "He knows he messed up. It’s one of those situations where you don’t realize what you have until you’re about to lose it. He doesn’t want to lose his family."

Blum has struggled with conflicting emotions too, according to InTouch Weekly. "One minute Jordyn wants out of the marriage and the next she can’t live without him," a source told the outlet recently, reported MEAWW.

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