Peter Cook Speaks Out on Christie Brinkley

Peter Cook, who was demonized by former wife Christie Brinkley in their divorce, gave an interview to Barbara Walters for 20/20, so he could talk about his side. He said:

"I was seeking a connection I could not find in my own marriage. I think the emotional aspect of our lives had changed. I think we were both feeling more like we were living with a brother and sister than a life partner."

"I wanted a little acknowledgment, a little attention, a little thank you every now and then for my efforts, for the amount of time I took to care for her and my family, for the wealth I was building."

Extra received a response from Brinkley’s lawyer that says:

"It is a measure of Peter Cook’s character that he has breached the confidentiality agreement that is in the divorce settlement and has sought to present this distorted one sided view of his marriage. Mr. Cook had his days in court, testified on his own behalf and ultimately agreed with the view of the children’s court appointed attorney and psychiatrist that the children should live principally with their mother and that she should be the sole custodial parent."

The lawyer didn’t deny Cook’s statement. Too bad he signed a confidentiality agreement. He’s probably really itching to write a book to tell his side.

The lesson from all of this is to acknowledge your partner, so they feel like they are an important part of your life, and you care about their happiness. Perhaps Brinkley’s lack of concern for her husband’s emotional well-being is the reason she’s been married and divorced so many times.