Since her split from Alex Rodriguez, Jacqueline Cordeiro has been trying to remain calm in her public statements.
The fitness instructor shared her thoughts on maintaining her peace of mind on Instagram, days after she and the former New York Yankees player confirmed they were taking a break from their relationship. PEOPLE reported that Cordeiro posted a photo by the pool with a caption about boundaries, relaxation, and letting go of the need to control every detail of her life.
Cordeiro didn't mention Rodriguez by name in his post. However, the publication attracted attention because it came so soon after the news broke that their three-year relationship had ended.
Cordeiro published a post about peace and borders.
As PEOPLE reports, Cordeiro framed her message around life in her 40s, writing that peace has become "the new luxury.".
In her caption, she focused on three ideas: being mindful of time, accepting what's out of your control, and creating space for guilt-free relaxation.
The tone matched the cautious wording she used when confirming the breakup. Cordeiro made no mention of anger, accusations, or a public spat.
The breakup had become public knowledge a few days earlier.
On May 21, Cordeiro confirmed the split to TMZ, stating that she and Rodriguez were "taking a break" while maintaining "mutual love, care, and deep respect" for each other and their families.
She also stated that "there is absolutely no animosity, drama or negative history here.".
Cordeiro asked for compassion and privacy, saying she also faced a serious health issue with a family member.
They held a public presentation in 2022.
Rodriguez and Cordeiro were first spotted together in October 2022. PEOPLE reported that they officially confirmed their relationship on Instagram in December of that year, when Rodriguez shared a family vacation photo of herself with Cordeiro and his daughters, Natasha and Ella.
A source told PEOPLE that the former couple remained "good friends" after their split.
Both Rodriguez and Cordeiro are parents. Rodriguez has daughters Natasha and Ella with his ex-wife, Cynthia Scurtis, and Cordeiro has two daughters from a previous relationship.
Cordeiro delivered the message personally.
Cordeiro's post didn't turn the breakup into a public spat. It remained close to the terminology she already uses as a fitness professional and founder of JACFIT, a healthy lifestyle group.
This makes the post easily understood in the context of the breakup, but not as a direct attack on Rodriguez. The confirmed message is more focused: Cordeiro speaks of peace, boundaries, and rest after a breakup, which she described as respectful.