Jessica Simpson's Grief Over Nick Lachey Marriage Split

Jessica Simpson says she “wanted to die” following her divorce from Nick Lachey.

The couple – whose relationship was chronicled in their reality show, Newlyweds – split in 2005 after three years of marriage.

"It's one thing to have your marriage fail, but then there's another thing to have the entire world watch your marriage fail. It's like dealing with a death," Jess tells People.

But Jess says she's now moved on with the help of new beau, Tony Romo, whom she calls her "perfect guy."

"I don't want anybody that's been in my life [before] in my life anymore," she adds.

"I don't even want them to have any way of contacting me."