Hoda Kotbis embracing the single life after her split from ex-fiancéJoel Schiffman.
“I’m really enjoying my kids and my life,” Kotb, 57, toldEntertainment Tonight. “I’m treasuring this time.”
Fortunately the mother of two has the support of Guthrie, 50, and Hager, 40, during her journey.
“Anybody who wants to date Hoda has to go through us first,” Guthrie said, with Hager adding, “Yeah, and good luck. She’s got two sisters who are wildly protective. Good luck!”
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In January, Kotbannounced her splitfrom ex-fiancéJoel Schiffmanafter an eight-year relationship. She said at the time that the former couple “decided that we’re better as friends and parents” to daughtersHaley, 5, and Hope, 3.
“We decided we are going to start this new year … on our new path as loving parents to our adorable, delightful children, and as friends,” she said onTODAY with Hoda & Jenna. “It’s not like something happened. They say sometimes relationships are meant to be there for a reason, or a season or for a lifetime. And I feel like ours was meant to be there for a season.”
Joel Schiffman and Hoda Kotb in 2018.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
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Recently, Kotb told PEOPLE she can envision herselffinding another serious partner somedaybut reiterated it’s not currently a priority.
Kotb added, “It’s not hard. It’s not covered over. So, I know at some point and I can see it, it will happen. When? I can’t say but I assured her I said, ‘Oh, don’t worry. No worries. I said I’m gonna be just fine.'”
source: people.com
