The news of Taras and Olena Topoliv's divorce came as a surprise to the couple's fans and their colleagues. Following the announcement, an excerpt from the singer's old interview began to be actively circulated online, sparking a new wave of discussions about fidelity, honesty in relationships, and the limits of what is permitted.
In a short video that has been widely shared on social media, Taras Topolya says that he may be attracted to other women, and that his partner has “accepted” it. One user even wrote: “Someone please explain to Taras the difference between celibacy and fidelity.” Against the backdrop of news of the divorce, the artist’s words caused a particularly emotional reaction.
Journalists and users later found a full fragment of the interview, which shows a broader context. Before the aforementioned phrase, Taras speaks of his wife as "the best", and after - apologizes to her (the reasons are not specified).
In the original video, the singer reflects on the nature of relationships, affection, and the fact that emotional reactions to other people are natural.
"Of course, they pay attention to others. Of course, there are some sympathies. It's some kind of chemistry, a process... I told Olena this many times, and she accepted it a long time ago. That I'm not an abbot, not a priest who has taken celibacy... There are many beautiful girls around me," said Topolya.
Social media suggests that it was the "artistic manner of expression" of the shortened excerpt that played against Taras today, as society perceived his words without context.
After the cut fragment appeared, heated discussions broke out online. Some users accused the artist of devaluing relationships, while others supported his position and believed that emotional reactions are natural if they do not translate into action.
Among the comments that garnered the most discussion:
“Loyalty is a choice. Even when you see others, you are taking a conscious step in favor of your partner.”
“Looking is not cheating. The main thing is to remember that your person is the best.”
“Not looking at other girls is fuel that only worsens the relationship.”
“People can feel sympathy for someone else — that’s normal.”
“He didn’t say he cheated.”
User reactions show that society perceives boundaries in relationships differently, and the story with the cut interview only intensified the controversy.
