Tom Brady’s Divorce Doubts: How Past Co-Parenting Struggles Shaped His Split From Gisele Bündchen

Tom Brady, 46, didn’t rush to end his marriage to Gisele Bündchen, 43, because he feared reliving the co-parenting roller-coaster he once rode with ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan. 🏈💔 Although the legendary quarterback and the Brazilian supermodel finally called it quits after 13 years, Gisele later confessed on Good Morning America that the breakup “felt like a death” and that shuttling Benjamin (14) and Vivian (11) between two homes is anything but glamorous. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦\

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Friends say Brady’s hesitation stemmed from memories of navigating schedules, new partners, and public scrutiny while raising Jack (16) with Moynahan. 📅💬 Sources add that managing two superstar careers—plus fresh romances—only intensified the pressure, turning an already complicated decision into a near-impossible one. 🕰️

Transitioning from heartbreak to healthy co-parenting with Moynahan took patience, therapy, and plenty of awkward calendar swaps, lessons Brady wasn’t eager to repeat. 🔄 Yet insiders remain hopeful: both Tom and Gisele value family above headlines and are determined to build a peaceful rhythm for their kids as they edge toward young adulthood. 🌱

During her tearful TV chat, Gisele admitted that single motherhood can clash with Brady’s parenting style, sparking occasional tension. 😓 Still, she vowed to “live authentically” after confirming her relationship with jiu-jitsu pro Joaquim Valente—public PDA in Miami and all. ❤️‍🔥 Meanwhile, Brady’s low-key romance with supermodel Irina Shayk reportedly puts no rush on remarriage, keeping his focus on fatherhood and post-NFL ventures. 🏆

Representatives for both stars declined further comment when contacted by DailyMail.com. 📨 The takeaway? Even sporting legends and runway icons wrestle with the same co-parenting puzzles many families face—just under a much brighter spotlight. ✨