Tom Schwartz Admits He Is ‘Dreading’ Going on His 1st Date Following Katie Maloney Split
20.07.2022 - 23:07
/ usmagazine.com
Taking that next step? Following his split from Katie Maloney, Tom Schwartz reflected on his approach to dating — and why he isn’t ready to meet anyone new just yet.
“Hell no! [Dating] sounds awful to me,” Schwartz, 39, exclusively told Us Weekly at the Schwartz & Sandy’s opening party hosted by DailyMail.com and TMX in Los Angeles on Tuesday, July 19. “I’ve been thinking about this a lot, by the way. The prospect of dating sounds daunting to me and I am dreading going on my first date. I refuse to do it.”
According to the businessman, he is still dealing with the “major shift” in his life amid his divorce. “I’m sort of just relearning how to be myself. Not that I was ever co-dependent,” Schwartz added. “I think that’s happening for some other cast members too. Reliving how to exist in the world as a single person, [is] strange. I feel dirty saying that.”
Earlier this year, the former couple announced their breakup. “I never thought I would have to make an announcement like this. But I feel it’s important that I’m open about my life with you,” the Utah native, 36, wrote via Instagram in March. “After 12 years on an adventure through our life together, Tom and I are ending our marriage. This ending is not met with resentment or animosity, no sides to choose. We have deep admiration for one another that will always remain and cherish our friendship.”
The pair have since been able to get to a new place in their relationship. “We still have a great friendship and love and mutual respect for each other and we’re still friends,” Schwartz told Us on Tuesday.
Maloney, for her part, revealed she wasn’t as against exploring life as a single woman. “[I would like to] have fun and get out there and flirt and maybe kiss some boys,” she