Jwan Yosef Opens Up About Peaceful Co-Parenting Journey With Ricky Martin

Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef may have ended their marriage, but their connection to each other when it comes to raising their children is far from the end. Almost two years after they announced their split, Yosef is offering rare and touching insight into how he and the Latin music superstar figure out life as co-parents.

Chatting frankly, Yosef admitted, "It's been the most amazing thing to be a queer man in our society today to raise these kids into a pretty amazing awareness." The couple has a daughter and a son. For Yosef, even less than about post-divorce struggles, the journey is more about a new rhythm based on love and respect. "We've actually had the most wonderful relationship," Yosef said, characterizing their dynamic as "nice and balanced. "It's a very solid and calm co-parenting situation. We live 10 minutes away from each other. We speak every other day. We love our kids so much."

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Close enough to remain deeply involved in their children's lives, both parents are, thanks to the power of the proximity of both life events and the communication they inspire. Yosef noted that what appears to be a logistical arrangement is a fundamental part of how they live by getting as much of it as they can, not only for themselves, they said, but for the stability and unity it provides for their young children. The artist also discussed how being a parent with Martin has broadened his perspective on identity and family types.

As a gay father, Yosef encourages an open dialogue with his children around the many faces families can wear. "This is a conversation I have with my kids every other day explaining how different families look. It's educational for them, but it also really puts things into context for myself as a parent." British TV presenter Yosef's musings serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of visibility and honesty in parenting. He and Martin are raising their children with kindness, love, and acceptance, and by doing so, they are teaching them that the world is one of compassion and togetherness.

Martin, who is already the father of 17-year-old twins Matteo and Valentino, has time and again been applauded for his seamless juggling of international stardom and being a father. Now, with Yosef's rarely offered insight, fans can learn how the exes' dedication to one another goes beyond simply splitting the kids, focusing on raising strong, wanted, and wholesome children. In the end, at least, Yosef says, their co-parenting relationship is not only successful, but a beautiful example of how love and family can flourish even post-divorce.