Aaron Rodgers Opens Up About His Surprising Life as a 40-Year-Old Bachelor

NFL star Aaron Rodgers has had many famous relationships. Even with these high-profile romances, he has never gotten married or had any children. At one point, people questioned his sexuality, leading him to speak out about the rumors.

Aaron Rodgers’ personal life often gets as much attention as his career. Now, at 40 years old and playing as a quarterback for the New York Jets, Rodgers is still single and has no kids.

Aaron Rodgers stays focused on his football career while dealing with the public’s interest in his love life and family. In 2013, rumors about his sexuality spread, suggesting he might be gay.

Rodgers quickly denied the claims, calling them “disrespectful” to the LGBTQIA+ community. He talked about this in a 2024 interview for a biography about him, “Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers.”

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Rodgers explained that he was upset because the rumor framed being gay as something shameful. He also shared that he has many friends in the gay community.

He was referring to a Milwaukee radio interview over a decade ago, where he had to address his sexuality early in his NFL career. Despite saying he “really, really likes women,” Rodgers still finds it frustrating that he’s asked about his sexual orientation.

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Although rumors have swirled about his sexuality, Rodgers has been in relationships with several women. One of his most famous relationships was with actress Shailene Woodley.

At first, the couple dealt with a long-distance relationship, as Rodgers played for the Green Bay Packers in Wisconsin.

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During this time, an insider said they “kept things private and low-key,” allowing their romance to grow outside of the public eye.

In February 2021, Rodgers revealed their engagement while accepting his MVP award, thanking his “fiancée.”

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Woodley later confirmed the engagement on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” saying they had been engaged for a while before it became public. She spoke highly of Rodgers, calling him a “wonderful, incredible human being.”

Their relationship seemed strong, with Woodley, eight years younger than Rodgers, talking fondly about him in 2021. She believed they were meant to be together, saying, “I feel we were destined to meet.”

The couple had a unique way of handling their relationship. In December 2021, an insider said they had a “non-traditional” relationship.

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However, by February 2022, the couple ended their engagement. Although they were seen together after that, by April 2022, their on-and-off relationship was officially over.

An insider said Woodley felt like everything was on Rodgers’ terms, which didn’t make her happy. Despite the breakup, the split was described as friendly.

After the breakup with Woodley, Rodgers was linked to Mallory Edens in January 2023. Edens, the daughter of one of the Milwaukee Bucks’ owners, had been friends with Rodgers for a while.

Their relationship was described as casual and not serious. They were often seen together at Bucks games, sparking rumors about their connection.

In August 2023, Edens was spotted cheering Rodgers on during his debut with the New York Jets, sharing a picture from MetLife Stadium on Instagram.

At 28, Edens has a 12-year age gap with Rodgers, similar to his previous relationship with Woodley.

Although Rodgers has dated many women, he has never married or had children. However, he has expressed a desire to become a father. During a 2021 Instagram Live, he mentioned that many of his friends had started families.

Rodgers said fatherhood was something he looked forward to, describing it as his “next great challenge” and something he had always dreamed about.

Friends have praised Rodgers’ natural ability with kids, according to Ian O’Connor, the author of a bestselling book on Rodgers.

However, despite his ease with children, Rodgers has had a strained relationship with his own family. He has been estranged from them since 2014.

In an August 2024 interview, O’Connor explained that many things contributed to the family issues, including a “he said, she said” dynamic.

Rodgers’ family partly blamed his ex-girlfriend, Olivia Munn, for the fallout. However, O’Connor disagreed, noting that the rift remained long after their breakup.

Rodgers felt his family didn’t appreciate his generosity enough, and Munn might have encouraged these feelings. A family member mentioned that Munn seemed to validate Rodgers’ concerns.

The tensions between Rodgers and his family, especially his brothers, were partly due to their different views on religion.

Rodgers, raised in a strict Christian home, rebelled against his upbringing, which may have worsened family tensions. O’Connor noted that there wasn’t one clear reason for the rift.

Rodgers has said he doesn’t know how to repair the relationship fully, but in a meaningful moment during a Celebrity Golf Tournament in Lake Tahoe, he embraced his father.

Rodgers and his father shared a heartfelt moment, and Rodgers admitted he wants to reconnect with his family. O’Connor believes there is hope for the future.

Aaron Rodgers’ journey reflects the struggles of balancing family and career. As he continues with his life and career, the possibility of mending ties with his loved ones remains a hopeful prospect.

My MIL Demanded to Share a Hotel Room with My Husband During Our Anniversary Trip

Our 10th wedding anniversary trip was supposed to be about reconnecting and romance. Instead, it turned into a bizarre nightmare when my mother-in-law decided she couldn’t let her “precious son” out of her sight. And that wasn’t even the worst part.

You see, Patrick’s mom has always had a knack for inserting herself where she doesn’t belong. But when she barged into our anniversary suite and claimed it for herself, I knew I couldn’t let this slide.

I just had to figure out how to make her pay for her antics without ruining my marriage.

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A woman looking at her mother-in-law | Source: Midjourney

So, my husband and I recently celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary.

We planned a weeklong trip to a luxury resort, and it was our first real getaway since our son was born five years ago. The idea was simple. Unwind, reconnect, and maybe reignite a little romance. I’d been looking forward to it for months.

That is, until my mother-in-law, Victoria, inserted herself into our plans.

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A woman standing in her house | Source: Midjourney

From the start, it was clear she saw herself as the third partner in our marriage.

At our wedding, she hijacked our first dance, taking Patrick’s hand before I had the chance. Since then, she’s made a habit of sidelining me at every opportunity. She made sure she was the center of attention on every occasion whether it was a birthday or a holiday.

When Patrick and I mentioned our anniversary trip, she immediately chimed in with her suggestion.

“Why don’t I come along?” she asked. “I could watch the little one while you two have some alone time.”

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A woman talking to her daughter-in-law | Source: Midjourney

I resisted the urge to roll my eyes. Alone time? With her hovering? No thanks.

Patrick, ever the peacemaker, tried to frame it as a win-win.

“Think about it, Anna. She’ll take care of our son during the day, and we’ll still have the evenings to ourselves.”

Reluctantly, I agreed. “Fine. But she’s staying in her own room. I’m not sharing my suite.”

“Oh, of course!” she assured me, her smile a little too wide. “I wouldn’t dream of imposing.”

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A woman in her son’s house | Source: Midjourney

Fast forward to the day we arrived at the resort.

As we checked in, Victoria eyed the staff with that judgmental air she always carried. Her nose wrinkled slightly when she saw her room key. It had the shower icon on it, while ours had the bath icon.

“What’s wrong?” Patrick asked.

She sighed dramatically.

“Oh, nothing…” she began. “It’s just that I really dislike showers. My bones need a good soak in a tub.”

My eyes narrowed.

The suite Patrick and I had booked, complete with a king-sized bed and a luxurious bathtub, was clearly the target of her complaint.

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A ceramic bathtub | Source: Unsplash

I opened my mouth to protest, but before I could say anything, she marched toward the bellhop, snatched our suite key, and headed straight for the elevator.

“Mom, wait!” Patrick called, but she didn’t stop.

The poor bellhop barely had time to keep up with her as she barreled down the hallway.

We followed her to the suite, and by the time we arrived, she was already unpacking her things. She tossed her bag onto the bed, fluffed the pillows, and smiled at me like a cat that had just caught a mouse.

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A woman standing in a hotel room | Source: Midjourney

“This will do nicely,” she announced. Then, turning to me, she added with a saccharine tone, “You can stay in the other room with the child, and I’ll stay here with my son.”

Wait, what? Did I hear that right?

I looked at Patrick, expecting him to say something. But he just stood there, awkwardly scratching the back of his neck. “Mom, come on…”

“Oh, don’t be difficult, dear,” she said, brushing him off. “We’re family. This is what families do.”

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A woman smiling in a hotel room | Source: Midjourney

Her message was loud and clear. I was the outsider. The third wheel.

And the “I need a bath” excuse? It was just a smokescreen to take my anniversary suite right out from under me.

I stared at Patrick, waiting for him to tell his mom she was being completely out of line. I mean, who demands to share a hotel room with their grown son on his anniversary trip?

But instead of standing up to her, Patrick just shrugged.

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A man standing near a window | Source: Midjourney

“It’s just for sleeping,” he mumbled. “We’ll still do the rest of the trip together. Let’s not make it a big deal.”

Not make it a big deal? I wanted to scream. But I plastered on my best fake smile instead.

“Of course. Whatever makes you comfortable,” I said sweetly, my voice dripping with sarcasm.

Victoria, oblivious to my tone, beamed. “I knew you’d understand, Anna. You’re such a good wife.”

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A woman talking to her daughter-in-law in a hotel room | Source: Midjourney

Inside, I was fuming.

This was supposed to be our anniversary trip, a chance for us to reconnect after years of juggling work, parenthood, and everything in between. I wasn’t about to let her turn me into the third wheel on my own vacation.

If she wanted to act like the queen of the resort, fine. I had a plan brewing, and I knew she wouldn’t see it coming.

The next morning, I acted like I was completely fine with the new sleeping arrangements.

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A young woman smiling | Source: Midjourney

Over breakfast, I smiled, nodded, and let Victoria ramble on about how “thoughtful” Patrick was for including her on the trip.

“I just love spending time with my son,” she said, patting his hand. “It’s so rare these days.”

Patrick gave me an apologetic glance, but I waved it off.

“No worries,” I said. “Actually, I’ve got a surprise for you both.”

Victoria’s eyes sparkled with curiosity. “A surprise?”

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A woman sitting for breakfast in a hotel | Source: Midjourney

“Yep,” I nodded. “I’ve booked a romantic couples’ photoshoot at the resort this morning. I thought it would be a great way to capture some memories.”

Patrick frowned. “A couples’ photoshoot?”

“You’ll love it,” I said, keeping my expression innocent. “I talked to the resort staff last night, and they made all the arrangements. You and Mom are going to look great together.”

Victoria clapped her hands in delight. “Oh, how lovely! Patrick, isn’t this sweet of Anna?”

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A woman smiling while talking to her son | Source: Midjourney

Patrick didn’t look convinced, but he didn’t protest. He was still in that awkward middle ground where he didn’t want to upset his mom or me. Poor guy had no idea what he was in for.

When they arrived at the photoshoot, the photographer greeted them with a big, cheerful smile. “Ah, here you are! We’re ready for your session.”

Patrick’s eyes widened. “Wait, no—”

“Oh, don’t be modest!” the photographer interrupted. “You two look like such a lovely couple.”

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A person holding a camera | Source: Unsplash

I watched from a distance as the photographer posed them by the fountain, gushing over their “chemistry” and “love story.” Patrick looked like he wanted the ground to swallow him whole, while Victoria basked in the attention.

I could barely hold back my laughter. This was just the beginning.

The next morning, Patrick and Victoria headed to what they thought would be a casual resort activity. Little did they know, I’d signed them up for an exclusive couples’ tango class.

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A woman smiling | Source: Midjourney

The instructor, Marco, greeted them with dramatic flair. “Welcome to the dance of love!”

“Wait, what?” Patrick asked as his eyes widened in horror.

Victoria clasped her hands in delight. “Oh, Patrick, this is so nice! I’ve always wanted to learn tango.”

I lounged nearby, pretending not to notice as Patrick gave me a desperate look. I just sipped my coffee and waved.

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A woman holding a cup of coffee | Source: Pexels

“Now,” Marco began, “tango is about connection! Mr. Patrick, place your hand on your wife’s waist and gaze into her eyes. The soul must speak through the dance.”

Patrick looked ready to bolt. “She’s not my—”

“No excuses! Dance is truth!” Marco declared, clapping his hands.

Victoria leaned in, practically giddy. “Come on, Patrick. Let’s show them what we’ve got!”

Reluctantly, Patrick placed his hand on her waist and shuffled through the steps as Marco barked instructions. Every few seconds, Patrick tripped or stepped on Victoria’s foot.

I couldn’t hold back my laughter as I watched his misery unfold.

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A close-up shot of a woman’s face | Source: Unsplash

“More passion!” Marco exclaimed. “The woman must feel the fire in her partner’s gaze!”

I saw Patrick muttered something under his breath that I’m sure wasn’t appropriate.

By the end of the class, Victoria was beaming.

“That was wonderful!” she exclaimed. “We should take dance lessons back home.”

Patrick groaned. “I think I’ve had enough tango for a lifetime.”

But the day wasn’t over yet.

That evening, I sent them off to the resort’s signature sunset dinner cruise. The staff pulled out all the stops, complete with a violinist, rose petals, and a candlelit table on the deck.

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A close-up shot of cutlery on a table | Source: Unsplash

As they boarded, the captain greeted them warmly. “Welcome aboard! We’ve prepared the most romantic table for you two lovebirds.”

Patrick looked like he wanted to jump overboard. “Uh, we’re not—”

Victoria waved regally, basking in the attention. “Thank you! This is simply delightful.”

I waved at them from the dock.

“Bon voyage!” I called out with a grin.

Patrick’s face turned beet red. He glanced back at me, clearly catching on that I was behind all of this.

The cruise lasted two hours, and by the time they returned, Patrick was done.

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A man standing in a hotel lobby | Source: Midjourney

He marched over to me the second Victoria disappeared into her room.

“What the hell is going on?” he hissed, his face red with embarrassment. “Why does everyone think we’re a couple?”

I blinked innocently. “Oh, I have no idea. I guess the staff must’ve misunderstood when I said it was our anniversary trip. I just wanted to make sure your mom had a good time, since she insisted on coming.”

He ran a hand through his hair, exhaling sharply. “Anna… I messed up, didn’t I?”

I crossed my arms, raising an eyebrow. “You think?”

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A woman talking to her husband | Source: Midjourney

“I should’ve told her no,” he admitted, shaking his head. “I thought it would be easier to let her come along. I didn’t realize how ridiculous it would get.”

“Well,” I said, taking a sip of my champagne, “now you know.”

The next morning, as we packed to leave, Patrick was tripping over himself to apologize. “I’ll never let her interfere like this again. Next time, we’re hiring a nanny.”

“Sounds perfect,” I replied with a satisfied smile.

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A woman smiling while looking straight ahead | Source: Midjourney

Victoria, oblivious to the chaos she’d caused, declared it the best vacation ever.

So, what did I learn from this? It’s that sometimes, you don’t need to raise your voice to make a point. You just need a little creativity to teach a lesson that won’t be forgotten.

Do you agree?

This work is inspired by real events and people, but it has been fictionalized for creative purposes. Names, characters, and details have been changed to protect privacy and enhance the narrative. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental and not intended by the author.

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