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