Kyle Richards Reveals Need for 'Freedom and Space' Amid Separation from Mauricio Umansky

Reality TV star opens up about separation from husband on "Live with Kelly and Mark," fuelled by desire for more personal space; both Richards and Umansky committed to ensuring an amicable split for the sake of their daughters.

Kyle Richards shares about her separation from Mauricio Umansky on 'Live with Kelly and Mark', admitting that she needed more personal space and freedom from him.
Richards felt uncomfortable with her RHOBH co-star Dorit Kemsley asking about her marital problems on camera, stating she wasn't ready to address them publicly and would've preferred these discussions to be off-camera.
Despite the separation, both Richards and Umansky are committed to keeping the process amicable for the sake of their daughters.
Umansky insists that they are separated but made it clear they're not 'throwing in the towel' on their marriage, describing this life phase as a 'rough patch'.
Richards reveals the pressure of being in the public eye during the separation, stating that while fans want answers, they also create their own narratives resulting in upsetting and judgmental messages from viewers.