Halle Berry ’s first ex-husband, David Justice , thinks therapy could have saved their marriage ... 30 years after they called it quits.

He made the admission during his recent appearance on Matt Barnes ’ "All the Smoke" podcast while reminiscing on what went wrong with their love -- and didn't hold anything back, even revealing he didn't think the "Monster's Ball" star was "motherly" enough to bear his children. Getty

Just listen to the clip -- he explained ... "At that time, as a young guy -- she don't cook, don't clean, don't really seem like motherly, and then we start having issues." Gallery Launch Gallery

David blames his thought process back then on not having enough relationship experience at the time, while simultaneously comparing his wife to his own mother

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