A reality television personality has confirmed that she and her partner have decided to put their romantic relationship on hold. The announcement comes just months after the couple welcomed their first child together.
The star, who recently appeared on the reunion special for her long-running series, shared the news directly with viewers. She emphasized that the decision was mutual and centered on their shared focus: being dedicated parents to their infant daughter.
“We’ve decided to pause our romantic relationship for now,” she stated. “Our entire energy is on being the best possible parents. We are co-parents and we make an incredible team.”
Despite the change in their romantic status, she was quick to clarify that the pair remain close. She described their current dynamic as being “the best of friends” and detailed how they continue to share parenting duties and socialize together as a family unit. She also noted that her partner spends several nights a week at her home, but stressed their arrangement is strictly platonic and that neither is pursuing other relationships.
Looking ahead, she expressed a need for time and space to navigate their new normal. “We’ll see what the future holds,” she said. “Right now, there’s a lot to figure out regarding parenting, our individual lifestyles, and balancing public and private lives. It’s a lot to process at once.”
She offered high praise for her co-parent, calling him “a better father than I ever could have expected.”
The star has been open about one of the central challenges in the relationship: the stark contrast between her public life as a television figure and her partner’s desire for a private life. She acknowledged the difficulty of merging those two worlds, especially with a child involved.
“It’s a struggle,” she admitted. “One parent is private, the other is public—what does that mean for our child? Once you live a public life, you can’t take it back. Whether I’m on the show or not, that public identity is part of who I am.”
The couple, who first dated several years ago, rekindled their connection early last year. Their pregnancy announcement later that summer surprised many fans, and their daughter was born at the end of the year. Throughout, they have largely kept the details of their relationship away from the spotlight.
In previous comments, the star elaborated on the complexities of being with someone who shuns the public eye, noting it was an unexpected hurdle. “It is challenging being with somebody this private,” she said. “I never thought I would be in this position.” She explained that for reality personalities, their lives are documented on-screen and often on social media year-round, creating a fundamental difference in perspective.
