Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian's sister, defended Kim Kardashian's decision to divorce Kris Humphries after the split caught the public's focus.

After careful consideration, I have decided to end my marriage. I hope everyone understands this was not an easy decision. I had hoped this marriage was forever, but sometimes things don't work out as planned. We remain friends and wish each other the best, Kim Kardashian told SheKnows.

This breaking news has rapidly spread all over the world through the Internet. Kim Kardashian filed for divorce after only 72 days of marriage with Kris Humphries. Her move has been facing criticism from fans.

Khloe Kardashian is very upset by the negative response on Twitterverse since Kim announced her divorce filing on Monday.

Reading some these comments are so hurtful. I'm grateful for our fans that understand and are being respectful, she twitted. Hate is disgusting. Love is everything.

Facing the rampant judgment from fans and bloggers, Khloe expressed her defense for her sister and showed her gratitude towards her tight-knit family.

Thank God for family. We are strong and we will only become closer. I love you.

The 27-year-old business woman has recently revealed that she agreed to star in reality TV show. The Kardashian sisters gained global stardom when the show 'Keeping up with the Kardashians' was aired four years ago.

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