Pete Wentz has “nothing but love and respect” for Ashlee Simpson

They may be getting divorced, but Pete Wents has “nothing but love and respect” for Ashlee Simpson.

In an interview with Ryan Seacrest on KIIS-FM, Pete said: “I mean, going through something like this isn’t easy,”

“But we’re friends. I mean, the most important thing is to put our son first. It’s like the one time on earth I’m like, ‘Thank God, Charlie Sheen exists!’”

“Ashlee’s been my best friend for five years. She’s the mother of my child. I have nothing but love and respect for her.”

Speaking about their son, Bronx, Pete said: “He’s doing awesome. He’s crazy. He learns something new every day. Everything is like a new discovery for him. All of the sudden he’s opening doors. He’s learning to paint. He has a crazy memory. His new thing is like hiding cell phones and credit cards and stuff. ‘Where’s dad’s cell phone?’ He just laughs. He thinks it’s like a comedy act or something!”