Crystal Hefner, widow of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, has opened up about her new relationship with boyfriend James Ward, describing it as a positive and validating experience. Crystal, who was married to Hugh for five years before his death in 2017, has found a new sense of self and fulfillment in her relationship with Ward. She feels valued, heard, and accepted in a way that she did not experience in her previous marriage.
Having taken time to heal and reflect on her past, Crystal now sees herself nurturing her real self and embracing her adventurous spirit with Ward by her side. The couple began dating in April after being set up by mutual friends and have since connected over their shared love for adventure and photography. Ward, who owns SeeThrough Sea in Hawaii, offers adventure and photography tours on the island.
Crystal has also been candid about her marriage to Hugh, describing it as emotionally abusive and traumatic. She admitted that she did not feel loved by Hugh and felt a power imbalance in their relationship. This realization led her to lose herself in the process. Crystal has shared intimate details about her marriage while promoting her memoir “Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself”, which was released earlier in the year.
Despite the challenges and restrictions she faced in her marriage to Hugh, Crystal now feels more like herself than ever before in her relationship with Ward. She describes a sense of acceptance and validation in her current relationship that she did not experience in the past. Crystal is embracing her inner child and adventurous spirit, feeling grateful to have found someone who sees and values her for who she truly is.
The new relationship with Ward has brought a positive change in Crystal’s life and has helped her move on from the past. She feels that she has found the person she always needed while growing up and is grateful for the opportunity to be accepted and loved for who she is. With Ward, Crystal is learning to embrace herself fully and live life to the fullest, free from the constraints of her past marriage to Hugh.
Crystal’s story serves as a reminder of the importance of self-love, acceptance, and healing in moving on from a difficult past. By sharing her journey and experiences, she hopes to inspire others to find the courage to embrace their true selves and seek fulfilling relationships that bring out the best in them. Crystal’s newfound happiness and sense of self-worth are a testament to the power of self-discovery and personal growth in overcoming past traumas and finding true happiness.
