Kelly Clarkson's life has been a rollercoaster of emotions since her divorce from Brandon Blackstock in 2022. Her two children, River, 10, and Remington, 8, have a firm stance on who they want their mother to be with - only their dad. This has led to some interesting conversations and challenges for the singer-songwriter.

Children's Resistance to Mother's Dating

During a recent radio appearance on KOST 103.5, Clarkson opened up about how her children constantly bring up the idea of her dating. "Both my kids are not [into it, and] they constantly bring it up. 'Please, we don't want you to be with anybody else.' They're young, so it's hard for them to picture their mom with someone else other than their dad," she admitted. This shows the deep bond and attachment her children have with their father.The television show host also shared that she's had conversations with her children and explained that she "needs loving too." She said, "I'm not looking for it. I'm not looking for a 'you' for Christmas, but I think the hope of that is really beautiful and magical, and imagination station is a wonderful thing." It's clear that she's trying to balance her own needs with her children's feelings.

Clarkson's Dating Dilemma

Clarkson revealed that she's "very noncommittal" at this point in her life. She attracts men who want to get serious right away, but she's not ready for that. "I feel, like, I'm a magnet for people who are all-in right off the bat and want to be exclusive," she said. "It's not that I want to kiss a bunch of people, but I'm very noncommittal at the moment … and I have little ones. My girl, too, I've explained to her, 'When Mommy's ready, it's OK. I'm allowed to do that.'" This shows her struggle to find a balance between her personal life and her role as a mother.

History of the Relationship

Clarkson and Blackstock first met in May 2006 during a rehearsal for the Academy of Country Music Awards. The following year, Starstruck, founded by Narvel Blackstock, Clarkson's former father-in-law, began representing her. Blackstock was married at the time to Melissa Ashforth and had children with her, but the two split in 2012.The former couple reconnected at the Super Bowl in 2012 and began dating shortly afterward. They announced their engagement in December 2012 and got married in October 2013. However, in June 2020, Clarkson filed for divorce citing "irreconcilable differences." The split quickly turned acrimonious with a custody dispute over River and Remy.Clarkson was awarded primary physical custody of their two children, and they share legal custody. A judge later ordered her to pay Blackstock almost $200,000 a month in spousal and child support. The former couple also battled for two years over ownership of the Montana ranch they once shared. In 2021, Clarkson lost a bid to evict Blackstock from the ranch, but the dispute was settled in January 2022.

Post-Divorce Life

Clarkson and Blackstock finalized their divorce in March 2022. Blackstock purchased his own Montana ranch a month later and moved out of Clarkson's property in June 2022. This marked a new chapter in their lives and their children's lives as well.It's clear that Kelly Clarkson's family situation is complex and充满挑战. Her children's views on her dating life and the aftermath of the divorce have had a significant impact on her. But she's doing her best to navigate through these difficult times and raise her children with love and care.