AceShowbiz - "Summer House" stars Paige DeSorbo, 32, and Craig Conover, 35, recently confirmed their breakup after a romance that spanned over three years. The announcement came during DeSorbo's podcast with Hannah Berner, "Giggly Squad," on December 30. While the news saddened many followers, the reasons behind their split illustrate a mature and respectful parting of ways.

"It's weird, it's very weird. I wasn't expecting this," DeSorbo confessed. Starting their relationship in her late twenties and transitioning into her early thirties brought transformative changes, not just for her but also for Conover. "Obviously, when we first started dating, you don't think, 'Oh, what will happen? Will we get married, will we not?' You're just kind of like in this relationship," she explained.

The split was not due to any wrongdoing or dramatic fallout. "No one did anything. It wasn't a bad thing," DeSorbo stressed. She reflected on the power in their ability to openly communicate their wants and needs as they navigated their ever-evolving lives. "I think we both were just being really mature and saying what we want and what we didn't want, and I think that's extremely powerful."

As for the timing of their announcement, DeSorbo was clear that Bravo had no control over the matter, dismissing any rumors that the split was timed for strategic show premiere. "No one can tell me what to do," she asserted. Instead, both she and Conover took some private time to deal with the breakup before sharing it publicly.

The couple's relationship began in the Hamptons in 2019 during a "Summer House" episode and quickly evolved from friends to lovers. Over time, they faced the challenges of a long-distance relationship, with Conover based in Charleston and DeSorbo in New York City. They even discussed future plans, including the possibility of marriage and children. However, as their careers and personal lives took different directions, they had to confront the reality of their situation.

Even after breaking up, DeSorbo had nothing but praise for Conover. "I have so much love and respect for Craig. I think he is one of the best people I have ever met in my entire life. I will remain the biggest fan of him and want the best for him," she said, highlighting the positive influence he had on her life.

Together, they decided to move forward as friends, proving that relationships can end with dignity and mutual respect. Fans of the Bravo stars will undoubtedly continue to support both DeSorbo and Conover as they navigate this new chapter in their lives.