Bethenny Frankel is once again stirring up strong reactions with her brutally honest opinions about dating, relationships, and modern women.
During a candid interview in Paris, the former “Real Housewives of New York City” star shared her unfiltered thoughts on romance, accused women of being too competitive over men, and even joked that she enjoys “torturing” both men and audiences with her antics.
Bethenny Frankel did not mince words while discussing the dating world during an interview with the Daily Mail.
The reality television star argued that too many women focus on superficial qualities instead of looking for genuine compatibility. According to Frankel, dating should be more about lifestyle alignment than physical appearance.
“It’s about alignment and being very specific about how you live [and] how you flow, and women should not be as competitive about men as they are because the same person would not be for any of us,” she explained.
Frankel also described people as highly individual when it comes to relationships and compatibility.
She said, “For nuances, how many kids do they have? What age are they? What religion are they? Are they very this? People are like snowflakes, so you really do have to find the right alignment, not just how tall they are. And you got to wait. You have to fish.”
She then suggested women should stop “gate keeping” potential partners if a relationship clearly is not working.
“If someone’s not right for you, but they’re a good person, you should immediately connect them with someone else. Women gate keep. Move on dot com,” she noted.
Frankel Turned Her Dating Experience Into Business
Bethenny Frankel’s confidence in giving romantic advice partly comes from her own turbulent history with relationships.
The Skinnygirl founder married Jason Hoppy in 2010, and the pair welcomed a daughter, Bryn, before separating two years later. Their split turned into a long and bitter legal fight involving custody battles, financial disputes, and harassment allegations before the divorce was finally settled in 2021.
Her love life remained rocky afterward. In 2016, she began dating banker Dennis Shields. Their relationship moved on and off for years before they became engaged in April 2018. Shields later died only months after ending the engagement.
Frankel eventually found romance again with real estate developer Paul Bernon after meeting him through a dating app in late 2018. Although the pair briefly split in 2020 and later became engaged, they officially ended the relationship in May 2024.
She is currently dating Miami-based investment banker Shane L. Campbell, though she carefully avoided revealing too much about the romance during the interview.
Instead, Frankel focused on discussing her latest business venture, a matchmaking platform called The Core, which launched in 2025.
Memberships reportedly range from $50 to $1,200, with users going through an invite-only screening process before joining.
“I haven’t been personally dating in there,” Frankel said while sidestepping questions about Campbell. “It is a business. I’m finding that it’s been an amazing space to get into.”
Bethenny Frankel Says Miami Changed Her Life
Since relocating from the Hamptons to Miami with her daughter in 2025, Frankel said her life has become calmer and happier.
The television personality described herself as someone deeply connected to the beach lifestyle and explained that the move gave her a sense of freedom.
“I’m a very serious beach person,” she said. “I take a beach walk almost every day. I like to be near the ocean.”
Frankel admitted she is less interested in the social scene than some of her longtime Bravo friends.
She added, “In the Hamptons, I have a place on the beach. I just feel at home. It’s not about the social and I’m not doing all the things Ramona is doing. I’m not doing all the tennis and the golf, and I just like to feel free and be by the beach.”
She also revealed she now splits time between two homes in Florida while enjoying the city’s dating scene.
“I have a place in Miami and then another place north. Dating is fun there. I don’t know. I’m really happy and my daughter’s happy,” she shared.
The reality star’s more relaxed outlook comes after years of public drama both on and off television.
Frankel Reunites With Former Bravo Friends
Although Bethenny Frankel chose not to appear in “The Golden Life,” the new E! reality series starring former Bravo personalities Ramona Singer and Sonja Morgan, she still reunited with her old friends recently in Paris.
The trio came together for RoC Skincare’s Reverse the Clock by 10 Years campaign and helped unveil the brand’s Retinol Correxion Rich Cream.
Frankel acknowledged that the reunion generated huge excitement among longtime Bravo viewers.
“It’s different for all of us,” she said while discussing the campaign. “For them, they’re on a show. This is amazing that everyone’s so rabid for them. It reinforces why they should bring it and why they’re gonna be successful on their show.”
The appearance quickly sparked speculation among fans who wondered whether Frankel might eventually return to reality television herself.
Bethenny Frankel Jokes About ‘Torturing’ Men And Fans
Frankel appeared fully aware that her public image continues to generate curiosity and controversy.
In fact, she admitted she enjoys keeping audiences guessing and feeding into the online buzz surrounding her appearances.
“For me, it’s amazing clickbait. It tortures people,” she said.
She then pushed the joke even further while explaining how fans react whenever they see her reconnecting with former castmates.
She also shared, “It’s just the tip, just to see how it feels. Like, you see us together and everyone’s like, wait, is it? It’s like, yeah. It’s blue balls for the audience, you know?”
Frankel finished the interview with one final remark that instantly grabbed attention online.
“I love to torture men and the audience. It’s good for all of us to have goals,” she said.
The comment may have been delivered with a laugh, but it perfectly summed up why Bethenny Frankel continues to dominate headlines years after leaving reality television behind.
