Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz.Photo: Todd Williamson/Bravo via Getty (2)Katie MaloneyandTom Schwartzhave maintained a friendship since getting divorced — despite some viral dating drama.AtVanderpump Rules' season 10 premiere event Tuesday, Maloney, 36, exclusively told PEOPLE where the exes stand after theirMarch 2022 split.“We’re not best friends, we’re not super close, but we’re trying to find that sort of sweet spot,” she said. “Because we have dogs and a lot of love for one another and I just feel like he’s still such a huge part of my life and just kind of not having him in my life just feels so weird.“However, the pair have initiated a bit more “distance” since theylast declared they’d remain best friends. “I think just having that little bit of distance from one another is probably the healthiest thing. So I think we’re kind of finding that right now,” she added.Nicole Weingart/BravoMaloney said getting lunch with Schwartz, 40, on her birthday was the “first time we really kind of talked in a long time.” She’s been casually dating, though nothing has yet stuck.Schwartz is on the same page. He’ll dip his toe into the dating app pool during season 10 ofVanderpump Rules, though, he told PEOPLE “the prospect of dating seems so foreign to me.” He also expressed his thoughts on the state of his relationship with Maloney now.“I’m so happy to say this because for a long time after you know what happened, it was very strained,” he said. “Whether or not it was warranted is debatable, but I’m so happy to say that we have our rapport and our friendship back and we’re making jokes about the dogs and I still love and care about her very much.“Maloney and Schwartz onceraved about their healthy post-divorce connection, but things changed when the Schwartz & Sandys co-owner hooked up with costarRaquel LevissatScheana Shay’s wedding.In the season 10 trailer,Maloney is seen confronting Schwartzabout the matter.“I’ve never had hatred for you and now I do,” she told her ex-husband. “I think you’re pathetic, I think you’re a drunk and I think you’re a loser.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.To PEOPLE, Schwartz teased what viewers will see of the exes' behavior on screen. “I’ll always have her back — well, if you watch the show, you’ll know that’s not true — I don’t always have her back. But I’ll always love her and support her. And yeah, I’m always rooting for Katie,” he said.Season 10 ofVanderpump Rulespremieres Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.
Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz.Photo: Todd Williamson/Bravo via Getty (2)
Katie MaloneyandTom Schwartzhave maintained a friendship since getting divorced — despite some viral dating drama.AtVanderpump Rules' season 10 premiere event Tuesday, Maloney, 36, exclusively told PEOPLE where the exes stand after theirMarch 2022 split.“We’re not best friends, we’re not super close, but we’re trying to find that sort of sweet spot,” she said. “Because we have dogs and a lot of love for one another and I just feel like he’s still such a huge part of my life and just kind of not having him in my life just feels so weird.“However, the pair have initiated a bit more “distance” since theylast declared they’d remain best friends. “I think just having that little bit of distance from one another is probably the healthiest thing. So I think we’re kind of finding that right now,” she added.Nicole Weingart/BravoMaloney said getting lunch with Schwartz, 40, on her birthday was the “first time we really kind of talked in a long time.” She’s been casually dating, though nothing has yet stuck.Schwartz is on the same page. He’ll dip his toe into the dating app pool during season 10 ofVanderpump Rules, though, he told PEOPLE “the prospect of dating seems so foreign to me.” He also expressed his thoughts on the state of his relationship with Maloney now.“I’m so happy to say this because for a long time after you know what happened, it was very strained,” he said. “Whether or not it was warranted is debatable, but I’m so happy to say that we have our rapport and our friendship back and we’re making jokes about the dogs and I still love and care about her very much.“Maloney and Schwartz onceraved about their healthy post-divorce connection, but things changed when the Schwartz & Sandys co-owner hooked up with costarRaquel LevissatScheana Shay’s wedding.In the season 10 trailer,Maloney is seen confronting Schwartzabout the matter.“I’ve never had hatred for you and now I do,” she told her ex-husband. “I think you’re pathetic, I think you’re a drunk and I think you’re a loser.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.To PEOPLE, Schwartz teased what viewers will see of the exes' behavior on screen. “I’ll always have her back — well, if you watch the show, you’ll know that’s not true — I don’t always have her back. But I’ll always love her and support her. And yeah, I’m always rooting for Katie,” he said.Season 10 ofVanderpump Rulespremieres Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.
Katie MaloneyandTom Schwartzhave maintained a friendship since getting divorced — despite some viral dating drama.
AtVanderpump Rules' season 10 premiere event Tuesday, Maloney, 36, exclusively told PEOPLE where the exes stand after theirMarch 2022 split.
“We’re not best friends, we’re not super close, but we’re trying to find that sort of sweet spot,” she said. “Because we have dogs and a lot of love for one another and I just feel like he’s still such a huge part of my life and just kind of not having him in my life just feels so weird.”
However, the pair have initiated a bit more “distance” since theylast declared they’d remain best friends. “I think just having that little bit of distance from one another is probably the healthiest thing. So I think we’re kind of finding that right now,” she added.
Nicole Weingart/Bravo
Maloney said getting lunch with Schwartz, 40, on her birthday was the “first time we really kind of talked in a long time.” She’s been casually dating, though nothing has yet stuck.
Schwartz is on the same page. He’ll dip his toe into the dating app pool during season 10 ofVanderpump Rules, though, he told PEOPLE “the prospect of dating seems so foreign to me.” He also expressed his thoughts on the state of his relationship with Maloney now.
“I’m so happy to say this because for a long time after you know what happened, it was very strained,” he said. “Whether or not it was warranted is debatable, but I’m so happy to say that we have our rapport and our friendship back and we’re making jokes about the dogs and I still love and care about her very much.”
Maloney and Schwartz onceraved about their healthy post-divorce connection, but things changed when the Schwartz & Sandys co-owner hooked up with costarRaquel LevissatScheana Shay’s wedding.
In the season 10 trailer,Maloney is seen confronting Schwartzabout the matter.
“I’ve never had hatred for you and now I do,” she told her ex-husband. “I think you’re pathetic, I think you’re a drunk and I think you’re a loser.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
To PEOPLE, Schwartz teased what viewers will see of the exes' behavior on screen. “I’ll always have her back — well, if you watch the show, you’ll know that’s not true — I don’t always have her back. But I’ll always love her and support her. And yeah, I’m always rooting for Katie,” he said.
Season 10 ofVanderpump Rulespremieres Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.
source: people.com
