Aaron Rodgers Addresses Issues That Led to Olivia Munn Split

08/31/2017 05:36 pm EDT

Aaron Rodgers is opening up about high-profile breakup from Olivia Munn.

The NFL quarterback, 33, explained that fame was an issue in their relationship, saying, it caused "increased strain."

"When you are living out a relationship in the public eye, it's definitely … it's difficult," he explained to ESPN The Magazine. "It has some extra constraints because you have other opinions abut your relationship, how it affects your work and, you know, just some inappropriate connections."

The X-Men: Apocalypse actress, 37, and the Green Bay Packers player started dating in early 2014 and split in April.

At the time, a source revealed that complicated family dynamics contributed to their split. "Olivia doesn't get along with his family," the insider revealed to Us Weekly. "They think she's controlling."

Rodgers has apparently moved on with soccer player Marie Margolius, and the X-Men: Apocalypse actress is allegedly hurt and "in pieces," according to an OK! Magazine source.

Munn was reportedly holding out for the two to try again, despite Munn's widely reported issues with Rodgers' family.

"Aaron told Olivia he was in love with her but that he needed some space," the source said. "He promised to stay friends and said they would re-evaluate things down the line. But instead, he started dating and left Olivia feeling played. To see him move on with someone else in such a public fashion is like a knife through the heart."

"She's trying to play it cool, but it's obvious she's still in love with him," the source added.

This matches up with reports from the wake of the split that said the former Attack of the Show! host had "hopes they can work things out."

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