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Jessica Simpson 'saddened' by engagement

Los Angeles - The blonde beauty is said to be upset her former spouse - who she married in October 2002 - has proposed to current partner Vanessa Minnillo, who he started dating just months after his divorce from the Dukes of Hazard star was finalised in 2006.

A source close to Jessica said: "Even though Jessica wants to be happy for Nick, this is a very difficult time for her.

“Nick was the love of her life then and he was her first, so she will always have a very special place in her heart for him. She's deeply saddened."

According to friends of Nick the singer had not planned to marry again after being hurt so badly from his union with Jessica, but finally feels secure in his relationship with the actress.

One insider told gossip website PopEater: "Nick knows what it's like to lose someone that you love and wasn't going to let it happen again.

“He never thought he would ever get married again after Jessica broke his heart. He never thought he would ever allow himself to be vulnerable again, but after dating for a long time he trusts Vanessa and knows she's the girl he wants to spend the rest of his life with."
 
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