Jax Taylor Beats Himself Up Over Reaction To Ex-Wife Hooking Up With His Friend

Jax Taylor is in his era of self-reflection and taking accountability for his actions!

The reality TV star recently got candid about his explosive reaction to his estranged wife, Brittany Cartwright's relationship with one of his friends. Although the incident happened while the former couple was separated, it left a bitter taste in his mouth.

After reflecting on how his anger had gotten the best of him, Jax Taylor is remorseful and willing to put in the work to ensure he has a healthy, amicable relationship with Brittany Cartwright. They share one child, a son named Cruz, whom they co-parent amid their divorce.

Taylor opened up about his split from Cartwright during a heart-to-heart conversation with Richard Taite, the founder and former CEO of celebrity rehab center Cliffside Malibu. A sneak peek at the "We're Out of Time" podcast episode saw the reality TV star admitting his faults.

The "Vanderpump Rules" alum confessed that he was not in the right mental and emotional state when he learned about Cartwright's fling with his pal. He claimed that drugs and alcohol fueled his anger, leading to him throwing furniture in an explosive outburst.

Taylor stressed that he regretted the moment in the clip obtained by TMZ, noting that he wished he could go back in time and handle the situation non-violently. He not only felt bad for Cartwright for freaking out on her but also for their young son, who would one day learn of his mistake.

Although Taylor regretted his violent reaction to Cartwright's fling, he did not accept Taite's scathing review of his past relationships with women during his relationship with his estranged wife. According to the media personality, those hookups were his way of retaliating against the mother of his son.

Despite his less-than-appealing past, Taylor hoped to mend his broken bridges with Cartwright. He told the podcast host that he wanted her to see him as a good dad because he enjoyed being a father to their son. Additionally, he implied all hope wasn't lost in their relationship.

When Taite inquired about the status of his relationship with Cartwright, Taylor replied that it's "getting there." The former couple's relationship ended after five years of marriage, with Cartwright filing for divorce in August 2024.

She cited irreconcilable differences while Taylor played their split on her fling with his friend.

The drama between Taylor and Cartwright made waves last year, with The Blast reporting that she addressed her fling with one of her estranged husband's pals. During an interview, Cartwright explained that the former couple did not have "a 'no dating in the friend group' policy."

She stressed that she had not intentionally chosen to date one of Taylor's friends; instead, they had just happened to fall for each other while separated from their respective partners. Despite not planning the fling, Cartwright noted she was slightly motivated by anger.

"I was just so mad at Jax. I didn't care if I hurt his feelings like that. Why should I care?" Cartwright declared. She reminded fans that Taylor had no reason to judge her since he infamously hooked up with her pal, Faith Stowers.

Based on his past transgressions, she believed she owed him no loyalty during their separation.

Taylor has been all about self-reflection this year, with The Blast reporting that he claimed marriage wasn't for him. He dropped the shocking confession during a May episode of his "In the Mind of a Man" podcast, saying:

"I just don't personally think I am supposed to be in a relationship."

"I just don't think I'm supposed to be married. You know, I've known this my whole life," he added. Taylor explained that he tied the knot with Cartwright because he believed their relationship would be different. However, he always knew "deep down inside" that he was "never the person to get married."

Taylor clarified that Cartwright and the other women he had been in a romantic relationship were not to blame for his inability to stay tied down. Instead, he claimed he was the "problem" because he always got "bored" and didn't like dating.

Despite claiming he wasn't a relationship man, Taylor had previously noted in a March interview that he was open to being a dad. He declared he loved fatherhood, crediting his love for his son as the inspiration behind his decision to change his life.

Taylor and Cartwright currently co-parent their son amid their separation, with the Bravolebrity making headlines last December for accelerating their divorce process. The Blast reported that Cartwright appeared eager to sever her ties with Taylor by submitting her finances to his legal team.

Cartwright dropped a detailed list of her current monthly expenditures, income, and expenses. The document included information on all her assets, debts, and a list of what she considered separate or community property.

In her initial divorce filing, she asked for primary legal and physical custody of her son and visitation rights for Taylor.

Will Jax Taylor's regret over his violent reaction to Brittany Cartwright's fling improve their relationship?