John Edwards’ Former Mistress Rielle Hunter Reveals Relationship Details for First Time

For the first time in several years, the former mistress of John Edwards and mother to his child, Rielle Hunter, is offering up her side of the story, calling her love for the ex-senator "unconditional." 

Edwards hid his affair with Hunter for years, evening denying that he was the father of her child. He since has come clean about their relationship and Hunter says she still has love for him. "I know he loves me. I have never had any doubt at all about that. We love each other very much. And that hasn't changed, and I believe that will be till death do us part," she shares with GQ magazine writer Lisa DePaulo. "The love doesn't go away. It's unconditional. It's unconditional on my part, but our connection is profound."

In the interview, Hunter refers to Edwards as a man with a big heart and huge humanitarian. "He is very kindhearted and sweet. He's very honest and truthful. And all of that was hidden," she told the publication.