“Atlanta Exes” fans will undoubtedly recall Christina Johnson’s close relationship with her musician ex-husband, CeeLo Green, during her time on the show. The surprising aspect was that their split wasn’t rooted in a loss of love but rather in toxic behaviors and the need for individual healing from past traumas.
Married from 2000 to 2005, Johnson and Green were inseparable from their first date, a dynamic that persisted even after their divorce. In an interview on “Smitty and Dee,” Johnson revealed that they remained a part of each other’s lives and even dated for a period post-split. By the time Johnson joined “Atlanta Exes” in 2014, they were officially done romantically, with Green in a new relationship, and Johnson ready to embrace a new chapter.
Despite their love, Johnson disclosed that their marriage had succumbed to toxic patterns, driven by unresolved traumas from their pasts. Both had faced significant challenges growing up, with domestic violence affecting Johnson’s childhood, while Green had experienced bullying and struggled to channel his eccentricities into music. The weight of their unresolved issues led to what Johnson referred to as “trauma bonding” within their marriage.
This trauma bonding contributed to toxic patterns, leading to Green’s arrest over a decade ago after a heated argument. Johnson cited the toxicity as the reason for ending their marriage, emphasizing that, despite the challenges, she never stopped loving Green.
Their post-divorce relationship was marked by ups and downs, with Johnson describing it as an emotional rollercoaster. Even after divorce, they maintained a strong connection due to co-parenting their son, Kingston Johnson. While Johnson expressed no regrets about their ongoing friendship, she acknowledged the complexities that arose from their continued presence in each other’s lives.
In 2023, Johnson revealed that their interactions had decreased, especially as their children had become adults. Kingston and Johnson’s two daughters were now capable of spending time with Green independently. Johnson emphasized her commitment to a new chapter in her life, delving into a career as a life coach and using her experiences to assist others in healing from their own past traumas. This transformation marked a full-circle moment for Johnson as she navigated new beginnings.
