AceShowbiz - Amid swirling rumors and public speculation, Kyle Richards has candidly discussed the challenges she's faced following her separation from estranged husband Mauricio Umansky. During a recent conversation with Andy Cohen, "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star admitted to avoiding encounters with Umansky's new dates.

Despite their separation, Richards and Umansky maintain communication. Richards explained, "I speak to Umansky, 54, a couple times a week and text him every couple days or sometimes daily." Amid their commitment to remaining amicable, she has "tried to avoid" meeting the women her ex goes on dates with.

Sources said Richards was heartbroken when seeing photos of Umansky's PDA with his flings that included Nikita Kahn and Klaudia K. A source told Page Six, "Richards felt particularly heartbroken when she saw the photos of estranged husband Mauricio Umansky kissing model Klaudia K."

The real estate mogul was spotted with the model during a dinner date in Aspen, Colorado, an incident that struck a deep emotional chord with Richards.

However, Richards continues to navigate this new chapter in her life with a composed outlook. She explained why she hasn't talked about divorce with her estranged husband, "We're good friends. We get along really well. We live separate lives, and it just hasn't come up."

While Cohen expressed his doubts, Richards maintained her stance, highlighting the complexities of their relationship and the difficulty of initiating discussions about legally ending their union.

As for her own love life, the Bravo celebrity acknowledged, "I have thought about dating," but emphasized that no significant steps have been taken in that direction.

When it comes to the holiday season, Richards shared that Umansky remains "welcome," despite the emotional wounds that seeing him with others have inflicted..

The journey of Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky's separation is an evolving story of emotional resilience and attempts at reconciliation. As public figures, their private lives continue to be subject to public scrutiny, yet they navigate these challenges with a commendable level of grace and respect towards each other.