According to some news reports, Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich tried to fix their marriage by taking some time apart! However, as you already know, that did not work and in fact, had the ‘opposite effect!’ One insider shared with HollywoodLife that while they were away from each other, the two realized that they were ‘better off going their separate ways.’ As you know, the former pair made their separation official with a statement they released on May 29.