Despite living an affluent life, Shaquille O’Neal has not been so lucky in his relationships. The Lakers legend has admitted to fumbling the serious relationships he had with two women–Arnetta Yardbourgh and Shaunie Nelson. Regretting his past actions, Diesel recently addressed how he still considers Shaunie his wife and intends to teach his sons the three jobs that every man should do for a woman.
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In a recent appearance on Mo Talk Radio, Shaq spoke about fumbling his relationships with Yardbourgh as well as Nelson. Stating that he was grateful that both women forgave him, O’Neal went on to talk about the three jobs he teaches his sons to do for a woman – protect, provide, and love. During the interview, Shaq said,
“I tell my sons all the time: ‘A man has three jobs when it comes to a woman. Protect, provide, and love…Some men can only offer two, for whatever reason, but Imma teach you how to offer all three.’ And that’s what I try to do. Even though I don’t have a relationship with the women that I let get away, I will always PP: protect, provide, whatever they need.”
12 years after the divorce, Shaq claimed in the interview that Shaunie is still his wife in a way. Despite the latter being married to someone else, the 51-year-old NBA icon revealed that he’d continue providing, protecting, and loving her.
“Shaunie’s married, I’m happy for her. I hope this gentleman treats her the way she’s supposed to be treated, and Imma still love her. She’s still my wife, I will always protect, provide, and love for her, married or not. No, it’s just how I was raised. You protect, you provide, and you love your woman.”
Listen to the conversation in the clip by The Shade Room.
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It is absolutely heartening to see Shaq talk so highly of the two women from his past, taking accountability for his actions. Paying $50,000 every month in child support, it is generous of him to offer to provide for his ex-wife.
