Teddi Mellencamp and her mystery man are still going strong.
Weeks after confirming her new relationship, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum offered more insight into the blossoming romance as she navigates major life changes. Teddi began dating the man amid her divorce from Edwin Arroyave and her Stage 4 cancer battle.
“I’ve had to make it clear to people I’ve dated, like, ‘Listen, this is where I am. This is what I’ve got,’” Teddi told Erika Jayne in the June 20 episode of their Diamonds in the Rough podcast. “‘If it’s enough for you, great. If it’s not enough, I won’t be upset. I mean, yes, my feelings will probably be hurting, but this is all I got to give. And if that’s enough, great.”
Teddi Mellencamp on the support she gets from her new man: “I deserve it”
Thankfully, Teddi’s new boyfriend has accepted her current situation and has been a constant source of support.
“He is really sweet and kind,” she continued. “I know I’ve said that before… but it’s — he came and picked us up this week from the [podcast] show, and he could tell that I was down. He sat and watched one million hours of horse show rounds. He’s just a good guy.”
Erika said she also thought Teddi’s boyfriend was sweet, which is exactly what Teddi deserved. The All In accountability coach agreed with her co-host, but said she would understand if her boyfriend — or any other potential suitor — was hesitant to date someone with so much on their plate.
“1) I know I deserve it, and it’s really nice,” Teddi responded. “But 2), I’m like, ‘If for some reason you realize you need somebody that doesn’t have three kids, 1 million activities to do, 87 podcasts, like, you want more time than I’m able to give? I would not be mad at you for not even a second.’ He’s like, ‘I am willing to do anything to be able to spend time with you.’”
Erika Jayne shares her thoughts on Teddi Mellencamp’s boyfriend
Erika underscored the gushing words with a quick anecdote about her first encounter with Teddi’s beau.
“Do you know what he said to me in the driveway when I first met him when he had to move his car? ‘Teddi’s such a really good girl,’” the co-host recalled. “And I said, ‘Yeah, she really is.’ He has a really sweet spirit about him.”
Teddi confessed she didn’t know why her boyfriend had that opinion of her.
“Because, Teddi, he knows you differently than the rest of the people that watch you,” Erika responded.
Teddi Mellencamp reflects on her recent life changes
Teddi went on to say that she’s felt an inner change over the past several months, as her health issues have caused her to become more empathetic.
“I know this sounds bananas, but I think I’ve changed, as a human being,” she said.
Erika agreed, saying she’s noticed that Teddi’s has “softened her edges” and become increasingly “caring.”
“You want to know what’s weird? I give hugs now,” Teddi added, “because I felt what it feels like to maybe never have another hug again. I definitely feel like I have a softer side to me.”
See how Teddi and Edwin are navigating their marital split while co-parenting their young children.
