Kim Kardashian She's been vocal over the years about dipping her toe back into the dating pool after divorce.
Kardashian initially tied the knot with the product Damon ThomasKardashian was married for three years until they divorced in 2003. Nearly a decade later, Kardashian got engaged Kris Humphries in 2011 and exchanged vows later that year. Kardashian and Humphries Split after 72 days Marriage, and their divorce was finalized in April 2013.
Kardashian moved on with Kanye Westwho welcomed daughter North in 2013. The couple said “I do” in 2014 and added son Saint, daughter Chicago, and son Psalm to their family in 2015, 2018, and 2019, respectively. after Almost seven years of marriageKardashian filed for divorce from West in 2021.
The reality star was later linked to Saturday Night Live's Pete Davidsonwith whom she dated Less than one yearBefore sparking romance rumors with her Odell Beckham Jr May 2024, a source exclusively said Us Weekly That Kardashian and the NFL player were “stopping seeing each other.” Months later, a separate source told EXCLUSIVELY we That Kardashian “started dating someone new” and is “keeping it secret.”
While contemplating her relationship status during a January 2025 trailer for Kardashians“I had every intention of staying single,” she joked. I was totally lying to you guys. I'm not dating and I don't want love and attention? “I don't think you know me.”
Scroll down to read what Kardashian had to say about dating after divorce:
Being a hopeless romantic
Kardashian spoke about her mindset when it comes to dating on a May 2023 episode of the “On Purpose With Jay Shetty” podcast. “I think I will always be a hopeless romantic and I always want to be in love and I definitely love sharing my life with someone and I love creating a life with someone,” Kardashian said.
Kardashian indicated that she does not plan to rush into another relationship because of the impact it will have on her children.
“I'll definitely take my time, and I think there are a lot of factors, especially when you have kids and you consider the people that come into your life,” she said. “If I could look at all the mistakes I made and try not to make the same mistakes and really take my time, I think it would have to be different for me. Obviously it's a tough place to be in, so how do you do that? There are so many factors, but I will always believe With love and I will always want to and I think that's a magical part of life but I think I'm more comfortable with taking my time and not rushing it.
She added, “There's so much going on that I'm not alone, and I think that's really important. I think, like, I always think. And I think that whatever it's meant to be will be.”
Sneak around
Kardashian said Scott Disick During the June 2023 episode of Kardashians That she wanted to “sneak out a little.”
“There's nothing wrong with wanting to sneak in,” she said. “What was so funny was that my friends wanted me to meet someone, so I went to New York… (and this guy) fit the criteria.”
Show her dream partner
Kardashian explained what she looks for in a potential partner during a June 2023 episode of the show Kardashians.
“(I need him) to protect me (and) fight for me. Good hygiene, that's a given, so maybe I should take that off. (It should) be calm. No mom or dad problems. (I want someone) patient and supportive and really happy for me (And) successful. “(It has to be) spontaneous and fun (and) my friends and family love it. “(I want) someone who can be a role model for my kids, especially someone my kids can look up to.”
Kardashian noted that it was important for her future partner not to have “heavy baggage,” adding: “I have enough. (I hope he's) taller than me and someone who likes to work out. (He should be) someone who's motivated and independent. Someone who's not clingy.” And someone with good taste.
'More privacy these days'
During his appearance on the June 2023 episode of Hailey BieberIn the “Who's In My Bathroom” YouTube series, the Kardashians star was asked if she currently had a crush on the celebrity in the “Truth or Shot” game.
“I almost want to have a drink because I want it to kind of come true,” Kardashian joked, before suggesting that her secret guy doesn't know how she feels. “I'm more private these days.”
It's not an “illusion” to think that someone will “check every box.”
While contemplating her ideal partner, Kardashian shared during a February 2024 episode of the “This Life of Mine With James Corden” podcast on SiriusXM that she's “not so delusional when you know that someone is going to check every single box.”
“(I'm looking for someone) responsible for the actions,” she said. “He takes responsibility, (has) good teeth, he can hold on to his teeth and I don't have to take care of them all the time. Just a good, genuine person who has his own motivation in life.”
When asked if her attempt to find her partner might lead to a wedding, she replied: “I don't know. I really don't.
“There will be moods where I say, ‘You know what? “I understand that my life is really big and I realize that it takes a really special and unique person to want to deal with that,” she said. “I think my life is really fun and everyone who comes into my life is going to have a really good time, but it's a lot. I'm not alone, so I'm good. I have my kids, I have a job, I have my family, but it would be nice to share your life with someone, but when you do That, that's a pretty big deal… I don't take that lightly.