Elton John Reflects on His Notorious Short Temper and How Husband David Furnish Helped Him Overcome It: ‘I’ll Get Even Madder About…’

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As an ardent fan, I find myself utterly captivated by the profound journey of Sir Elton John – a man whose life story resonates with me like no other. His emotional depth and vulnerability, as depicted in his recent interviews, are a testament to his extraordinary growth over the years.

Elton John acknowledges that he tends to get angry quickly or easily, but he values the part played by his husband David Furnish in maintaining him balanced over all these years. Known for his song “Rocket Man,” the 77-year-old singer has recently shared that his husband serves as a stabilizing force, along with fatherhood and therapy, in helping him mature emotionally. He talked about his hot-tempered nature in a recent TIME magazine feature where he was named their Person of the Year.

On Wednesday, December 11, John discussed with a media outlet about how his volatile personality has influenced his relationships. He expressed, “David would be able to confirm that my temper often reaches boiling point quickly, and what makes my anger more problematic is that David is exceptionally rational in his perspective, which only serves to further inflame me.

I first met John in 1993. At the beginning of our acquaintance, he recalled, John was reserved and hesitant to express affection. Activities such as going for a stroll were unfamiliar to him, something he rarely engaged in during those days, being a musician.

Previously, he had never been requested to engage in intimate activities such as taking a stroll side by side, moments of pure delight, according to Furnish, who jointly directed John’s documentary ‘Never Too Late’ with R.J. Cutler, in an interview.

As a dedicated follower, I must admit that I occasionally lose my cool, particularly when I’m feeling drained or overworked. My anger, much like a swift-burning flame, ignites quickly but fades just as rapidly, often within mere minutes. The music legend himself put it this way: “When I’m tired, exhausted, or overwhelmed, I can easily become heated. I dislike this aspect of myself, but it usually blows over within five to ten minutes.

Despite acknowledging that impatience can have its advantages, especially in relation to his creative process, Elton swiftly transitions to another project if a song isn’t finished promptly. For him, a song seems effortless to compose when inspiration strikes.

2021 saw John discussing his temperament as an ongoing project. In his words, therapy has been beneficial in helping him pinpoint the roots of his temperament. Due to his parents frequently arguing during his childhood, he admitted that it left a significant impact on his emotional intelligence. He mentioned that many of his psychological issues stemmed from the strained relationship with his parents. Furthermore, John shared that he was quite fearful of his parents.

He shared with The Guardian, “I was constantly apprehensive around my parents, and I didn’t want to instill fear in my own children. Instead, they will experience warmth and love continually; they won’t face physical punishment or carry the emotional scars throughout their lives. I thought it was past my chance to have kids, but fortunately, they arrived at a perfect moment in my life, teaching me valuable lessons.

Elton John has two sons, Elijah (age 11) and Zachary (age 13), with his spouse David Furnish, whom they tied the knot with in 2014.

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2024-12-12 08:53