Maren Morris Details Divorce-Induced Friendship Loss, Co-Parenting Son Hayes

Maren Morris has candidly discussed the challenges she faced following her divorce from Ryan Hurd, particularly the difficulties of navigating friendships in the small, interconnected Nashville music community. Despite maintaining a friendly co-parenting relationship with Hurd for the sake of their five-year-old son, Hayes, Morris noted that many mutual friends felt compelled to pick sides, leading to a loss of close relationships. She described how encounters with mutual friends can feel awkward and acknowledged that the first few years post-divorce might always feel weird. Additionally, Morris reflected on how the COVID-19 pandemic and becoming a mother contributed to changes in her social circle, with some friends drifting away while new supportive friendships with other mothers emerged. The singer emphasized the isolation new motherhood can bring but also highlighted the positive impact of these new connections. Morris and Hurd, who met in 2013 and married in 2018, finalized their divorce in early 2024, prioritizing their son's well-being throughout the process.