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The Real Housewives of Potomac star Ashley Boalch Darby has been open about her divorce from ex-husband, Michael Darby, and the toll it’s taken on her amid her romance with Luke Gulbranson. However, it seems her new romance of barely three months could not completely withstand the constant disruptions from Ashley’s past.
In her latest appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on Sunday, the TV personality confirmed her split with Luke. She also explained the part her ex-husband played in her latest breakup.
Why RHOP Ashley Darby And Luke Gulbranson Really Split
Explaining the reasons behind her split with Luke Gulbranson, Ashley Darby revealed her ongoing divorce from Michael somehow took a toll on her relationship. According to her, the divorce, which keeps dragging on, made her life very complicated, also putting her in a difficult situation.
Luke tried to live with the drama like a “trooper” for a while as they navigated some of the toughest moments together. However, their romance eventually went downhill thanks to the co-parenting issues between Ashley Darby and her ex-husband, among other factors. She divulged:
“It was my situation with Michael that affected Luke and I. And like I said, he was a trooper, but ultimately it’s just not… it’s not there.”
Despite their split, Ashley Darby had only good words for Luke Gulbranson while praising the effort he put into dealing with her for nearly three months. Asked if the difficulty they faced in their romance stemmed from Michael’s disapproval of the relationship, the 34-year-old clarified it was never about Luke. Rather, she and her ex-husband simply had a hard time separating while co-parenting their two sons, Dylan and Dean.
Ashley’s Marriage To Michael Ended Due To Several Factors
After eight years of marriage, Ashley and Michael Darby broke the news of their separation in April 2022. At the time, the RHOP star acknowledged that issues like their TV fame, age gap, cultural problems, and child-rearing differences may have contributed bits to the demise of their love. However, none of those factors influenced their mutual separation wholesomely.
She also reassured fans she and her ex-husband, 63, wanted happiness and fulfillment for each other and would always uphold their love. However, the two seem to have fallen short of this assurance in recent times, becoming estranged. Notwithstanding, they remain united in their quest to co-parent their kids, albeit with difficulty, and ensure they grew up knowing the love and support of a true family.