Christina Aguilera: Why I Filed for Divorce

Christina Aguilera remembers vividly how she felt as she signed the papers in her divorce from music exec Jordan Bratman.

"Things were so unhealthy and unhappy for both Jordan and me, I knew I had to end it," the Burlesque star, 29, tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview. "I really didn't want to hurt Jordan, and I felt torn about splitting our family up."

The decision to end her marriage of five years was not easy for Aguilera, but she strongly felt she had to do what she thought best for her and Jordan's 2-year-old son.

"When you're unhappy in your marriage, your children are the ones who suffer," says the Grammy-winning pop singer, whose own parents' tumultuous relationship led to divorce when she was 7. "That's the last thing I wanted for my son."

Since filing for divorce, Aguilera has been out in Los Angeles and New York City with a new man, Matthew Rutler, a set assistant on Burlesque.

"He's the kind of person you could spend hours with on the phone talking to and all of a sudden it's daylight," she says.

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Christina Aguilera Opens Up About Her New Man

It's been just six weeks since Christina Aguilera announced her divorce, but the singer is wasting no time being single, already announcing she's in love.

In a candid interview with People magazine, Aguilera has opened up about her split from husband Jordan Bratman and surprisingly revealed she's fallen for another man.

The blonde star is talking about Matthew Rutler, a set assistant on her new movie, Burlesque, who she has been photographed with numerous times since her break up.

When asked if she is in love, Aguilera said: "There's a love there, yes. I'm having fun, I'm dating and it's something I haven't had in a really long time."

Rutler's mother, Kathleen, spoke exclusively to Radar Online and denied they were anything but friends.

But Aguilera has now revealed they began dating right after she filed for divorce.

"Matthew is a special person. We had a really strong friendship on the movie," she said. "He's the kind of person you could spend hours on the phone talking to and all of a sudden it's daylight.

"Once I filed for divorce, we started dating. I'm not trying to jump into anything. I just left a five-year marriage. I'm taking it slow and trying to be happy."

And she isn't ruling out tying the knot again.

"Wholeheartedly. I know one day I'll be able to feel that again for someone. That idea will never die."

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Christina Aguilera Holds Hands With New Guy

Is Christina Aguilera ready to go public with her rebound man?

In Los Angeles Sunday, the star -- who filed for divorce from Jordan Bratman last month -- was photographed in L.A. holding hands with new guy Matt Rutler, a set assistant whom she met while making Burlesque.

It's definitely progress for the duo: The last time Rutler stepped out with Aguilera, 29 (during a Nov. 5 outing at L.A.'s Soho House with Nicole Richie and Joel Madden), he attempted to hide from the cameras.

"They've been on a few dates," a source told Us Magazine earlier this month, explaining that they reconnected after Aguilera's September separation from Bratman, her husband of five years.

Cautioned the source: "She's not looking to jump into a relationship right now. She...is focusing on spending as much time as possible with Max," her two-year-old son with Bratman, 33.

Rutler has been "really good for her and is helping her through this difficult time," adds the insider.

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Annalynne McCord At The 'Burlesque' Premiere

AnnaLynne McCord at the Los Angeles premiere of "Burlesque" held at the Grauman's Chinese Theater, Los Angeles.

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Kristin Cavallari At The Premiere Of 'Burlesque'

Kristin Cavallari at the Los Angeles premiere of "Burlesque" held at the Grauman's Chinese Theater, Los Angeles. Also pictured, Will Ferrell.

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Julianne Hough At The Premiere Of 'Burlesque'

Julianne Hough at the Los Angeles premiere of "Burlesque" held at the Grauman's Chinese Theater, Los Angeles.

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Kardashian Sisters At The "Burlesque" Premiere

Kendall, Khloe and Kylie Kardashian at the Los Angeles premiere of "Burlesque" held at the Grauman's Chinese Theater, Los Angeles.

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Christina Aguilera At The Premiere Of 'Burlesque'

Continuing on with quite the busy day, Christina Aguilera was looking lovely at the premiere of Screen Gems' "Burlesque" in Los Angeles, California on Monday evening (November 15).

Clad in a flowing green frock, the singer/actress joined co-star Cher as the pair worked the crowd as they slowly but surely made their way into Grauman's Chinese Theater for the debut of their upcoming movie.

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Christina Aguilera: InStyle UK Behind-the-Scenes

She’s no stranger to magazine covers, and Christina Aguilera looks fabulous on the front on InStyle UK's December issue.

The “Ain’t No Other Man” songstress appears in a sexy photo spread and behind the scenes video, and in the accompanying interview, she chats about her new film “Burlesque.”

“I was jealous of all the boys on Burlesque because they always had combat boots, but they’d never come in my size . . . Not everything has to be pushed up and out . . . I like to keep my options going. I get bored with the same old thing.”

As for her sexual personal, “That’s where the bondage and latex came in for Not Myself Tonight, because sexuality is such a freedom. Sexuality is where I feel a lot of times I get to express my voice. Throughout the ages, women are always shamed for it or labeled for it and so it makes me feel empowered to give it a voice and to stand up for it and to be strong about it.”

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Rachel Zoe Talks Being Burlesque Part 2

Continuing her voyage to bring the burlesque vibe to all walks of life, Rachel Zoe is back with some new fashion tips.

Inspired by the upcoming film “Burlesque,” due in theaters November 24th, 2010, Ms. Zoe is trying to help professional ladies spice up their style with some bold choices.

Rachel explained, “To me, a burlesque woman signifies power and strength in a woman, which of course is what I’m attracted to.”

Following Ms. Zoe’s simple advice, women in the workplace can shine. And for even more inspiration, check out “Burlesque” when it comes to theaters this Thanksgiving.

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Christina's Getting "Help Through" Hard Times

Ain't no other man like...Matthew Rutlet?

Weeks after her announced split from husband Jordan Bratman, Christina Aguilera has been seeking comfort in a brand-new guy: Matthew Rutlet, a set assistant whom she met while making her new film Burlesque.

"They've been on a few dates over the last few weeks," a source tells Us Magazine.

Indeed, despite his attempts to hide, Rutler was photographed escorting Aguilera, 29, on a Friday double date at L.A.'s Soho House with Nicole Richie and Joel Madden.

But, cautions the source: "It's not serious. She's not looking to jump into a relationship right now. She has a lot going on with the movie and is focusing on spending as much time as possible with Max."

Wed in 2005, the singer and producer Bratman, 33, have a two-year-old son, Max.

Aguilera and Rutlet befriended one another while making Burlesque, and reconnected after her September separation from Bratman.

"He's been really good for her and is helping her through this diffcult time," the source explains.

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Christina Aguilera: "Burlesque" Press Conference

Christina Aguilera at the "Burlesque" Press Conference at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on October 7, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.

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