It’s a beautiful thing."

Bratman reportedly was an anchor for her at a time when the singer felt un-moored.

Jordan and I were best friends first, and then it grew to be more.

Christina Aguilera and her first husband, Jordan Bratman

He represented stability and love and safety qualities I never got from a male figure growing up.

I felt we could share the rest of our lives together."

He’d be happier to see both his parents happy."

Christina Aguilera and her first husband, Jordan Bratman

I will not have my son grow up in a tension-filled home."

That goes against everything I sing [about] on my records.

I have to be myself."

Christina Aguilera and her first husband, Jordan Bratman

Luckily, being strong and trusting her gut paid off for all involved.