Kim Kardashian's Secret Romance? Hints Dropped on 'The Kardashians'

Kim Kardashian’s love life has always been a major topic of public interest, from her quick romances to highly publicized divorces. It's almost impossible to separate her public image from her relationships. She has been married three times, beginning with a youthful elopement to music producer Damon Thomas. She later claimed this relationship became abusive before their divorce in 2004.

Kim then famously married NFL player Kris Humphries in a televised ceremony that reportedly cost $10 million. Even more shocking was the fact that their marriage lasted only 72 days before Kim filed for divorce, although finalizing it took years of negotiation. By the time her divorce from Kris was finalized, Kim was already pregnant with her first child with Kanye West, with whom she would eventually have four children. Kim and Kanye were married for nearly seven years, and their often-criticized relationship played out both on screen and online.

Their divorce was finalized in 2022, despite Kanye's attempts to win her back and interfere with her new relationships. At one point, Kanye released a disturbing video depicting a Claymation version of himself burying her then-boyfriend Pete Davidson alive. Unsurprisingly, Kim and Pete broke up shortly after. Dating in the public eye has clearly been challenging for Kim, which may explain her current cautious approach. Season 6 of *The Kardashians* recently concluded, and there were several instances where Kim seemed to suggest she was seeing someone new, even without explicitly stating it, leaving viewers eager for the next season.

Was Kim Teasing a Secret Romance All Season? Kim is a master at creating drama for the cameras. In truth, the entire Kardashian-Jenner family excels at this. However, her behavior in Season 6 seemed more unusual than in the past.

In several scenes, it felt as though she was preparing to introduce a mystery man – or at least testing how the audience would react to her dating again. For example, in the trailer, Kim retracted previous statements about wanting to remain single and on herself and her children. Speaking to a producer, the SKIMS founder stated that she wished to change her single status. "I was completely lying to you guys. Me, not dating, and not wanting love and attention? I don’t think you know me," Kim said. This gave fans a reason to tune in and continue watching for more details about Kim’s love life from the beginning to the end of Season 6. Her storyline suddenly seemed to be building towards something… or someone. Throughout the season, Kim was noticeably gigglier during confessionals and made vague about "talking to someone." She also seemed more secretive about her phone and texts, which the cameras subtly captured. These small, easily overlooked moments felt like breadcrumbs for viewers who were constantly expecting more.

There were also moments when it seemed as though she was attempting to manifest a new love interest and lay the groundwork for viewers to accept the idea of her being in love again – which might take some getting used to, especially if she chooses to date someone with a history as controversial as Kanye. In one revealing scene, Kim speculated about her future engagement ring, framing it as a certainty rather than a possibility. "I wonder what my next ring shape will be?" Kim asked. Similarly, in another scene, she admitted to her mother, Kris Jenner, that she was remodeling her closet and creating specific "his" and "hers" sections – which seems unusual if she doesn't have anyone in her life.

"I won’t be open to having a partner if I don’t build it," she explained, before referencing *Field of Dreams*: "If you build it, he will come." Kim tells the camera this while admitting to pouring millions of dollars into renovating the massive family home she once shared with Kanye (and spent a fortune transforming into a minimalist fortress that her kids now make fun of). Perhaps Kim was hiding someone after all, or she simply believes in the power of manifestation and wants to ensure that, when she does bring someone home, it’s not to the same space she once shared with Kanye.

Kim Speaks Out To Producers Over Dating Kim explicitly denied the existence of someone special when producers inquired, stating, "There’s not a him." Kris also supported this, saying that Kim hopes to find a lasting relationship and is doing everything in her power to manifest it. "I think she’s looking for true love," Kris said in a confessional. "She’s the best version of Kim when she’s in love." “She’s gonna be married to the love of her life,” Kris continued. “She just hasn’t met him yet.”

As the season progressed, anticipation grew, and there was speculation that Kim was about to reveal a new boyfriend before the finale, particularly given her coyness about her personal life. That would have made for a compelling conclusion. However, that moment never arrived, and Kim has neither confirmed nor denied anything. She even made it clear that fans would simply have to wait. "You’ll have to tune into next season," Kim teased. "I think I’ve said a few times like I manifest like a [expletive]." In any case, Kim has mastered the art of hinting without revealing. She’s forcing fans to read between the lines and, in this instance, wait for the next season for Kim’s personal life. Or at least until she decides to post about it on social media, since it seems like everything always makes headlines before the show films about it.

Is Kim Manifesting a Boyfriend… or Soft Launching One? Even if Kim hasn’t made anything official, it’s clear from this season that she desires a relationship. And that shouldn’t surprise anyone. Despite moments post-divorce when she stated she would remain single for the time being, Kim has also said she remains open to marriage if she meets the right person. Based on her behavior this season, those feelings appear to have intensified. Although Kim may not have confirmed anything, the rumors are telling. Reports have been circulating for months that Kim is dating someone; she simply doesn’t want the world to know yet. Perhaps she was testing the waters and increasing the hype this past season, fully aware that she wasn’t ready to introduce her mystery man to the public. This aligns with a report from December, when a source told Us Weekly that Kim had started seeing someone but was committed to keeping it private. "[She] has started dating someone new" and is "keeping it very under wraps," the insider said.

They also hinted that this may be because her new beau doesn’t have the same celebrity status. "She’s said the next person she dates will be someone who isn’t famous," they continued. They also said that part of Kim’s decision to keep it low key is so she can on her various ventures – she’s continuing to pursue her law degree while maintaining her various businesses, like SKIMS, and is starring in Ryan Murphy’s new legal drama *All’s Fair*. Nevertheless, these reports have continued, suggesting she is dating someone behind the scenes and simply isn’t ready to reveal it to the public. A recent report claimed she had a secret boyfriend, so it could be the same relationship that was being teased at the end of last year (when filming for the most recent season of *The Kardashians* would have taken place). This, coupled with Kim’s coyness in Season 6, feels like a departure from the Kim we’ve seen in past seasons. Even during her Pete Davidson era – one of her most recent relationships – she wasn’t afraid to flaunt it in front of the cameras. But that obviously backfired and made their eventual breakup more complicated since it all played out in front of the world. Now, her approach seems more subtle – possibly because she’s learned that attention can sabotage a new relationship before it even has a chance to develop.

Should Kim Keep a New Relationship Off Camera? Whether she's hiding a new relationship or desperately trying to manifest some excitement in her love life remains debatable. However, there are several reasons why Kim might want to keep her dating life private this time. It’s well-known that *The Kardashians* has been experiencing declining ratings. While a new relationship would have been the perfect plot twist, it’s also a risk. For now, it doesn’t seem like Kim is interested in using her love life for clout. Unlike her more performative moments while dating Pete, this time, she seems more focused on protecting her personal life.

She probably learned a lot from the Pete vs. Kanye drama. And she likely wants more privacy not just for herself but for her children. Honestly, this decision sounds like the healthiest move for her and her family. Other family members are doing the same – refusing to allow certain things to be filmed or discussed for the camera even if it would be good for ratings. There was a report that Kris was trying to pressure Kylie Jenner to bring her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet on *The Kardashians*. The couple are barely seen in public together and have never discussed their relationship on reality TV, so it would definitely draw in the headlines the show needs. But it seems Kylie shot the idea down, as Timothée is keeping his distance from the show – and it appears Kim is doing the same thing by keeping her love life on the down low (at least for now).

Reality TV is a pressure cooker, and what it’s cooking is drama. Introducing a new partner to the spotlight too soon could damage the relationship. And who knows – that could be what Kim blames for the dissolution of her high-profile relationship to Pete, which was her longest relationship to date since divorcing Kanye. If Kim is dating someone, she may be doing the smart thing by keeping them off the cameras – at least for now. There’s still a chance she isn’t dating someone and this is just part of her manifestation journey – heck, maybe she has to stretch that out just to ensure she has some content to film. Whether she’s soft-launching a new man or simply setting the stage for one, Kim clearly has relationships on the brain. And you can bet we’ll be tuning into Season 7 to get the full details (even if *The Kardashians* reality show isn’t what it used to be).