Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky, the famous couple from "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," are reportedly taking a break to work on themselves individually, following a challenging year in their marriage. Despite the rumors of a divorce, the couple has clarified that they are not parting ways but are instead focusing on personal growth and self-improvement.
"They care deeply for each other," an insider revealed. "They want to work on their relationship, but they need to work on themselves first." The couple, who share daughters Alexia, 27, Sophia, 23, and Portia, 15, have already started taking steps towards self-improvement. "He's expanding his real estate empire; she's on this personal growth journey," the source added.
The couple's decision to separate has been gradual, with no significant fight leading to the decision. "It happened gradually. Apparently there was no huge fight, but who knows? They may be hiding a scandal," the source expressed. Despite the separation, the couple continues to live under the same roof and remains amicable as they figure out their future.
In response to the rumors, Richards took to social media to clarify their situation. "Any claims regarding us divorcing are untrue. However, yes, we have had a rough year. The most challenging one of our marriage. But we both love and respect each other tremendously. There has been no wrongdoing on anyone's part," she wrote on Instagram.
Richards also requested privacy as they navigate through their issues, asking the public not to create false stories. "While it may be entertaining to speculate, please do not create false stories to fit a further salacious narrative," she added.
Despite the separation, the couple has remained close. Richards even left a playful comment on Umansky's recent Instagram post, where he shared his fitness journey. "Must be ozempic," Richards joked in response to Umansky's shirtless selfies.
As the couple embarks on their individual journeys of self-improvement, fans and followers are hopeful that this pause will ultimately strengthen their relationship.