Introduction
ABBA legend Björn Ulvaeus has made a rare and deeply personal confession about his private life, revealing the real reasons behind his split from his second wife, Lena Källersjö. Now 79 years old, the celebrated songwriter admitted that the large age gap of nearly three decades between him and his former spouse created “severe problems” that ultimately led to the breakdown of their long marriage.
In a recent candid interview with Swedish media, Björn reflected on the hidden challenges he faced during his 41-year marriage to Lena. “At first, we didn’t think age mattered,” Björn explained. “We were happy, we had so much in common, but as time passed, we found ourselves in very different phases of life.”
Björn married Lena in 1981, just a year after his high-profile divorce from fellow ABBA member Agnetha Fältskog. At the time, Björn was 36 and Lena was only 28. While their relationship lasted for decades, behind closed doors, the difference in life perspectives quietly grew wider.
“I started to notice little things at first,” Björn said. “Her energy, her desires, her social life — it was on a different rhythm than mine. I wanted peace, quiet, and reflection, but she was full of life, eager to travel and experience more.”
The superstar admitted that over the years, their differences became harder to ignore. “We tried, we really did,” Björn confessed. “But the conversations became less meaningful, the connections less natural. I was growing older, she was still young at heart.”
Björn shocked fans by admitting that after years of struggling to keep the marriage balanced, he finally reached a breaking point. “At some stage, I just gave up. I stopped fighting what was inevitable,” he said quietly. “It was one of the hardest decisions of my life.”
In 2022, Björn and Lena announced their separation in a brief public statement, simply stating they had “grown apart.” Now, Björn’s recent comments have revealed the deeper truth behind their quiet split, sparking waves of sympathy and reflection among his global fanbase.
Fans have responded with understanding and respect, praising the ABBA icon for his honesty. “It’s brave to admit this, especially at his age,” one fan wrote on social media. “It shows that even people we admire have complicated, very human relationships.”
Despite the painful breakup, Björn emphasized that there is no bitterness between him and Lena. “We share wonderful memories, we raised a beautiful family together,” he said. “It didn’t end in anger — it ended in honesty.”
Björn Ulvaeus remains one of the most influential figures in pop music history, but his recent reflections reveal a more vulnerable side of the man behind the music. As he continues to work on projects and ABBA’s legacy, Björn now embraces a quieter, more peaceful life.
His final words struck a chord with many: “Life teaches you that love doesn’t always last forever, but respect and kindness should.”