Bruce Springsteen left his first wife Julianne Phillips due to career pressures, personal differences, and his relationship with Patti Scialfa who became his second wife, with marriage ending after 4 years. Bruce Springsteen married Julianne Phillips, actress and model, in 1985 in Lake Oswego Oregon, but marriage struggled due to Springsteen's intense touring schedule for Born in the USA tour, fame, and lifestyle differences, with Julianne being actress and model while Bruce was rock star constantly on road. By 1988, Springsteen began relationship with Patti Scialfa who was backing singer in E Street Band since 1984, leading to separation from Julianne in 1988 and divorce finalized 1989. Reasons included incompatible lifestyles, Springsteen's workaholic nature and depression, and falling in love with Patti Scialfa who understood musician life. Springsteen has said in memoir Born to Run that first marriage failed due to his inability to be present and his own issues, with fame and touring making marriage difficult. So why did Bruce Springsteen leave his first wife was due to career pressures, personal incompatibility, and new relationship with Patti Scialfa who became love of his life, with divorce after 4 years of marriage from 1985 to 1989.
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