Ashley Darby is keeping it real about her divorce from Michael Darby — and her post-divorce dating life. The “Real Housewives of Potomac” star opened up about the end of her marriage and where her romantic future stands now, making it clear she’s embracing this next chapter with confidence (and a little humor).
Ashley Darby Reflects on Divorce and Life After Michael
Ashley finalized her split from Michael more than seven months ago, and she recently admitted to Entertainment Tonight that while the divorce didn’t leave either of them thrilled, that’s exactly how it should be.
“My divorce lawyer, Maria [Simon] — shoutout to Maria, she’s amazing — she did say that a sign of a good divorce is that nobody is happy,” Ashley shared during the “RHOP” season 10 premiere event. “So neither of us were super happy. It was fair.”
Ashley and Michael announced their separation in April 2022 after nearly eight years of marriage. At the time, she said in a statement, “We are now both at very different stages in our lives and have different goals for our futures. We both want the other to achieve true happiness and fulfillment and feel that we cannot do this together.”
The pair share two sons: Dean, 6, and Dylan, 4. While Ashley didn’t get everything she wanted out of the divorce, she’s feeling secure in her decision. “I’m living my best life,” she said. “It’s actually amazing that I’m taking on this next chapter of life with so much more confidence… Now your girl is sleeping peacefully.”
The RHOP Star Talks Dating and Josh Gudenburr
Ashley also gave a candid update on her love life. After her stint on Bravo’s “Love Hotel,” she’s enjoying single life — with a few suitors in rotation.
“It’s so complicated. No one told me that dating was this hard,” she joked. “Dating when I was younger, it was so easy. I had my pick of the litter. I saw the man that I wanted to marry; I was like, ‘That’s gonna be my husband.’ He became my husband. But now it’s like all these mind games, online dating, it’s such a rigmarole. And I have kids. So all these things are making it so much more challenging, but I’m enjoying it.”
Ashley confirmed she’s built a “little roster” ahead of cuffing season. “Especially because it’s getting cold outside, big holiday events are coming up, and I need dates to events,” she teased. She also hinted that Josh Gudenburr, her former flame, “may or may not” be on that list.
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