Nick Jonas recently spoke about the intense discussions he had with his brothers Joe and Kevin following his decision to leave their band in 2013. These conversations were pivotal in helping them heal and rebuild their relationship as brothers and musicians. The focus on Nick Jonas tough conversations brothers highlights the emotional process they endured to come back together stronger.
On the July 31 episode of Mythical Kitchen’s Last Meals, the three brothers revisited the challenges they faced during the Jonas Brothers’ split. Nick acknowledged,
In reflection, I can definitely see how I could have more lovingly communicated something that needed to be said.
—Nick Jonas
He continued,
I think we all knew … it had run its course. I just didn’t know how to maturely articulate that and lovingly do that.
—Nick Jonas
Before they could reunite as a band, the brothers had to repair their personal relationship. Nick explained,
We had to certainly do some healing and have some tough conversations,
and added,
Then we also just had to create new memories together. And better times that weren’t work-related, that were just us being family.
—Nick Jonas
Joe reflected on this period, noting that their documentary Chasing Happiness captured some of these difficult talks. He said,
We were shooting the documentary [‘Chasing Happiness’] when we were really speaking to some of the tough conversations.
—Joe Jonas
He described their approach to these talks:
It would be a sit down like this, and we would be like ‘Let’s get into it. What about this was really complicated?’
—Joe Jonas
Despite these open discussions, the brothers found communicating on camera challenging, so they sought to reconnect away from the spotlight. Joe shared,
We went to Cuba… and we just went to hang,
and reflected,
I think at one point we realized it was getting too much like an interrogation, like sitting in a room with a camera and having to have these conversations, and we’re like, ‘We actually haven’t had that internally yet,’
which made
doing it on camera feel weird.
—Joe Jonas
He added,
So, for me, Cuba was like ‘Wow, we’re just hanging out and exploring together,’ seeing a place that none of us have been. It was nice.
—Joe Jonas
Kevin Jonas Shares How Cuba Trip Sparked a Change
The trip to Cuba also marked a turning point in their reunion process, especially for Joe. Kevin described a moment where they began playing and singing in a stairwell together, which helped solidify their progress. He admitted he was already eager to get the band back together but noted,
I was just, like if we can make this happen again, this can be great,
while also recognizing Joe’s hesitation, since
Joe is definitely not there yet. DNCE was going on, Nick had solo stuff. I was not exactly doing the music thing in my own personal life.
—Kevin Jonas
Kevin said the Cuba visit helped Joe reconsider their future as a group:
To have the option to come back and be back on the road or make music together again was great,
adding,
In any capacity, whether that was just a one-off tour, whatever, just to do something. And then to see Joe’s kind of like, the energy shift in that time we were in that stairwell in Cuba was spectacular.
—Kevin Jonas
Moving Forward After Healing and Reconnection
The Jonas Brothers’ experience underscores how honest, difficult conversations can help mend strained relationships. Their willingness to face these challenges both on and off camera illustrates the importance of communication in family and creative partnerships. The Cuba trip served as a crucial moment for the brothers, allowing them to reconnect beyond work and rediscover their bond as siblings. This healing process set the stage for their reunion and future projects together.
