Tom Schwartz proved that a divorce doesn’t necessarily mark the end of a relationship. In fact, it can allow ex-couples to reinvent their dynamic for the better.
The Vanderpump Rules alum touched on the topic during a recent appearance on Lala Kent’s Untraditionally Lala podcast, where he offered another update on his ex-wife, Katie Maloney.
“Me and Katie are great. I don’t see that much, but she’s so sweet,” Tom said. “She’s so freaking sweet to me, always, and kind. [She] sends me funny texts sometimes. But, also, I’m respectful of our boundaries.”
Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz split after three years of marriage
Katie and Tom began dating in 2011, a couple of years before the Vanderpump Rules Season 1 premiere. The long-running series provided a candid look at the ex-couple’s relationship, documenting everything from their trust issues and cheating scandals to their engagement and first home purchase to their romantic wedding and ultimate split. Katie announced the latter in March 2022, insisting she and Tom ended things amicably.
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“After 12 years on an adventure through life together Tom and I are ending our marriage,” she wrote in a statement. “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 we cherish our friendship. Although we may be on different paths we will continue to love and support one another’s happiness.”
Tom Schwartz shares his thoughts on Katie Maloney’s boyfriend
More than a year after the divorce was finalized, Katie revealed she was dating rock musician Nick Martin. Tom said he met the Sleeping with Sirens guitarist back in February and was immediately impressed by him.
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“And I love her boyfriend,” Tom told Lala. “He’s a literal rockstar, and he’s just cool as shit. And they seem so happy and in love. I don’t know the intricacies of their relationship, but it makes me so happy to see [Katie] happy. It really does, and I have so much love for her.”
Katie Maloney celebrates her first anniversary with Nick Martin
The episode premiered on the same day that Katie and Nick celebrated their first anniversary. The former SURver marked the milestone with an Instagram photo of her and Nick with their arms around each other.
“1 year, 12 months, 365 days and 525,600 minutes of loving you!” she captioned the photo. “Thank you for loving me.”
Nick echoed Katie in the comments section.
“Grateful & appreciative EVERY SINGLE DAY that I’m by your side,” he added. “Thank you for changing my life in the most positive, fulfilling ways possible. I love you.”
While Katie and Nick are still going strong, Tom recently revealed he was dating someone new. Find out what he had to say about the romance.
