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In other news, Linda Mattisse, the wife of Judge Greg Mattis, has decided to end their 39-year marriage. She filed for divorce on August 22nd, citing irreconcilable differences. It’s surprising, considering they’ve been together for almost four decades, but it looks like even the longest relationships can hit rough patches.
The couple has four adult children, so Judge Mattis won’t have to deal with child support, but Linda is asking for spousal support. Whether or not they had a prenup is still unclear. This divorce is particularly noteworthy because Linda has been with Judge Mattis since the beginning. It seems like she’s poised to get a significant payout. Guys, it looks like divorce season is upon us. We just couldn’t make it to that big 40-year milestone, huh?
Look, all of this is just guesswork because we’re all wondering what “irreconcilable differences” really means after nearly forty years and four kids. What could possibly make someone want to go to court and file for divorce? Honestly, we can only speculate. They’re pretty private, not like some folks who air all their business out there.
But I’m thinking Mrs. Mattisse probably did her fair share of the heavy lifting—raising the kids, managing the household, while he was off chasing his career. She might have spent countless nights alone, waiting for him to come home. I hear you saying, “Judge Mattis isn’t on TV anymore. They’ve traveled the world together recently and surely had time to reconnect. Their kids are grown, and they’re even grandparents. Shouldn’t she be over this by now?” But maybe that’s the issue. Maybe she’s gotten used to him being away and now things feel different.
Now she’s seeing what it’s really like to have him around all the time. She’s thinking, “You know, I liked it better when you were on the road, working more. At least then you weren’t always underfoot. Now you’re in my space constantly, and it’s driving me crazy.” After putting up with this for so many years, she might be feeling like, “We’re both getting older, and I don’t feel like I got what I wanted out of this marriage. It seems like he thinks he’s got me now, so he’s stopped trying. We’re more like roommates than lovers.”
Maybe he’s avoiding counseling because he feels too old for that kind of thing, or maybe he’s embarrassed about airing their issues publicly, especially as a celebrity. She probably feels like she still has a lot of life to live and wants to be loved in a way that’s meaningful to her. It doesn’t mean he doesn’t care or respect her; it just means there’s a need for more passion in their relationship.
This is just my own take, but I think the excitement might be wearing off. As men and husbands get older, they sometimes start taking their long-term partners for granted. Meanwhile, the responsibilities for women don’t necessarily decrease. As men age, they might face health issues, and since women generally live longer, this becomes a factor.
She might be thinking, “I’ve spent all these years taking care of the kids while you were out and about, and now you want me to take care of you too?” Honestly, that’s a fair point. If she’s been in a long-term, loving relationship, it makes sense. But if she’s been sticking around mainly for the kids and has made a lot of sacrifices over the years, she might not want to keep making those sacrifices towards the end of her marriage. Just my two cents here, of course.
I think she’s probably really thankful for everything he’s done for her, but maybe she’s ready to live life on her own terms from here on out. And honestly, who can blame her? It’s so important to chase what makes you happy and be true to yourself first. As I always say, you’ve got to fill your own cup before you can share with others. Even in a marriage, you need to make sure your own needs are met. Sacrificing for your partner is fine to a degree, but not if it means giving up your own happiness, especially if it’s not being reciprocated. It’s all about balance and mutual support, not just enduring unhappiness.
It’s definitely sad because it seems like things have changed between them. He might have become pretty indifferent towards the relationship, while she’s craving that spark and excitement again, even if it means living on her own. She might just want a break from all the responsibilities and the roles she’s been playing, and focus on herself for a change. This is just my take, of course. I hope they both find what they’re looking for and enjoy the rest of their lives. Wishing them both all the best moving forward.