Kyle Richards feels abandoned: Will Mauricio come back?

Kyle Richards isn’t ready to let go of her estranged husband, Mauricio Umansky. On the February 25 episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kyle opened up about her struggle to move on. Even though Mauricio is dating other people, Kyle is still holding on to hope that he might come back. She admitted that it’s been a painful experience. The idea of moving on is hard for her to imagine. She still feels connected to him, despite the separation. Kyle’s feelings are clear. She isn’t ready to accept their breakup just yet.

Struggling to move on

Kyle shared that moving on has been difficult. While Mauricio is out living his life and having fun, she’s been focused on work. “He goes and lives his life, and I’ve been just working,” she said during a therapy session. Kyle knows that separation is supposed to be a time for both people to figure things out. But that doesn’t make it any easier. Mauricio seems to be enjoying his freedom, while Kyle feels stuck. She is trying to figure out what her next steps will be, but it’s a struggle. Friends and family constantly ask if they’ll divorce, making her anxious about her future. She wants answers, but she feels like she’s waiting for something to happen.

Kyle admitted that part of her is afraid to move on. She’s terrified of what might happen if she starts seeing someone new. What if Mauricio comes back after she’s moved on with someone else? “What if he says, ‘I sowed my wild oats… now I want to come back?‘” Kyle confessed. The fear of this possibility is holding her back. While Mauricio is living his best life, Kyle is stuck in a place of uncertainty. She doesn’t want to move on only to have Mauricio change his mind and return. This fear has kept her from taking the steps she knows she should take. Kyle is caught between trying to heal and worrying about the future.

Pain of divorce

The thought of divorce is difficult for Kyle. She’s never wanted to be a single mom, and she’s always been proud of her long marriage. “I was always so proud that I had been married so long,” Kyle explained. She didn’t have the best role model growing up, so her long marriage was something she truly valued. It felt like an accomplishment to her. Divorce was never part of her plan, and the thought of it now brings pain and fear. Kyle doesn’t want to face the stress and anxiety of being a single mother like her own mom. The fear of being alone and navigating life without Mauricio has been hard to handle.

Mauricio’s fears

Kyle recalled a conversation she had with Mauricio during their separation. He told her that he was afraid he couldn’t be on his own. “He said, ‘I was afraid I couldn’t be on my own, but I know I can now,’” Kyle shared, her voice breaking. This wasn’t what Kyle had expected. Mauricio didn’t say he was afraid to be without her. Instead, he expressed a fear of being alone in general. This realization hurt Kyle deeply. It made her question their relationship and whether he truly cared. Mauricio’s inability to fight for their marriage added to her pain. Kyle was left feeling like he didn’t want to put in the effort to make things work.

Feeling abandoned

Kyle opened up about how abandoned she felt during their struggles. “When we were struggling, it felt like he was just waiting for me to get over it,” she said. She wished Mauricio would have fought harder for their relationship. Instead, he seemed distant and unsure. “He didn’t say, ‘No, I love you. We’re going to fight for this,’” Kyle explained. That hurt more than anything. Kyle started to question whether Mauricio ever truly wanted to fight for her or if he just didn’t know how. “I don’t know what’s more sad,” she said, “if he didn’t want to fight for me, or if he wanted to and didn’t know how.” This realization was heartbreaking for her, and it made her feel like she might need to move on, even if it’s painful.

Separation Confirmed

The news of Kyle and Mauricio’s separation broke in July 2023, after months of rumors. A source close to the couple confirmed the news. They were still amicable and focused on figuring out what was next for their family. At the time, the couple was still living together, even though they had separated. However, things changed after that. Mauricio moved out to a new place in West Hollywood. He also began dating again, stepping back into the dating pool. Kyle was left to process everything on her own, unsure of where their relationship stood. She’s been dealing with the emotional fallout of their split while watching Mauricio move forward with his life.

Will Mauricio come back?

Kyle is still struggling with the idea of moving on. Despite their separation, she’s not ready to let go of the hope that Mauricio will come back. As Mauricio continues to date other people, Kyle is left wondering if he’ll ever want to return. The uncertainty of their future is weighing heavily on her. She hasn’t fully accepted the reality of their separation. Will Kyle and Mauricio eventually reconcile, or will she have to find a way to move on? Only time will tell if they can repair their relationship or if Kyle will need to face the reality of a life without him.