“Once you do…they throw it back in your face,” Divorced Shaquille O’Neal admits to NEVER opening up to a woman

Shaquille O'Neal is regarded as one of the greatest centers in the history of the NBA.

“Once you do…they throw it back in your face,” Divorced Shaquille O’Neal admits to NEVER opening up to a woman

NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal (via Open Source/X)

Shaquille O’Neal, the former professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers , has encountered his fair share of drama with women. Shedding light on this aspect of his life, he shared insights on the subject during a recent episode of his podcast, “The Big Podcast with Shaq.”

“The Big Podcast with Shaq” podcast was created by Shaq to share his experiences from various topics based on his experiences. He was asked by the co-host if he has someone he trusts and can open up to. Shaq responded:

Never. You don't. Because once you do, whenever something go down, they're gonna throw it back at your face.
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At the end of the conversation, Shaq expressed his apprehension about being vulnerable, admitting a preference for keeping his issues to himself. The podcast conversation centered around the challenge of opening up without fear of judgment or condemnation. It’s worth noting that O’Neal’s response could be influenced by his decades-long estrangement from his biological father, shedding light on the personal experiences that shape his perspective on trust and opening up.

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Shaquille O’Neal talks about ruining relationships with two perfect women

In a conversation with Monica on her Apple Music Hits show “Mo Talk Radio,” Shaquille O’Neal opened up about personal experiences, disclosing how he faced challenges in two relationships. Furthermore, the NBA legend delved into how he is imparting valuable lessons to his sons on the importance of treating women respectfully.

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Shaquille O’Neal (via Open Source/X)

Shaq said:

I had two perfect women and I messed it up. My first one was my baby mother, Arnetta, and then I met Shaunie [Nelson]. Shaunie was also a perfect woman and I messed it up. Yeah, you know, we were young and always just doing dumb stuff. But the good thing about our relationship is that they forgave me, and we have a good relationship now. But when you ask me about the perfect woman. I had two perfect women and I messed it up, just by, you know, being dumb.

Shaq expressed his happiness for Shaunie, who tied the knot with Pastor Keion Henderson in May 2022. Of course, she has since come a long way, and was recently dealing with bizarre accusations levied by musician Luce Cannon.

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