Bethenny Frankel once again sparks strong reactions with her brutally honest opinions on dating, relationships and modern women.
During a frank interview in Paris, the former “The Real Housewives of New YorkThe star shared her unfiltered thoughts on romance, accused women of being too competitive with men and even joked that she enjoys “torturing” both men and audiences with her antics.
Bethenny Frankel says women need to stop competing
Bethenny Frankel didn’t mince her words while discussing the dating world during an interview with the Daily Mail.
The reality star argued that too many women focus on superficial qualities instead of seeking true 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 shouldn’t be as competitive with men as they are, because the same person wouldn’t be competitive with any of us,” she explained.
Frankel also described people as being very individual when it comes to relationships and compatibility.
She said: “For more nuance, how many kids do they have? How old are they? What religion are they? Are they really that? People are like snowflakes, so you really have to find the right alignment, not just how tall they are. And you have to wait. You have to fish.”
She then suggested that women should stop “keeping control” of potential partners if a relationship is clearly not working.
“If someone isn’t right for you, but they’re a good person, you need to immediately connect them with someone else. Women guard the door. Move online,” she noted.
Frankel turned his dating experience into a business
Bethenny Frankel’s confidence in giving romantic advice comes in part from her own rocky relationship history.
The Skinnygirl founder married Jason Hoppy in 2010 and the couple welcomed a daughter, Bryn, before splitting two years later. Their separation turned into a long and bitter legal battle involving custody battles, financial disputes and harassment allegations before the divorce was finally settled in 2021.
Her love life remained turbulent afterward. In 2016, she began dating banker Dennis Shields. Their relationship evolved for years before they got engaged in April 2018. Shields later died just 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 couple briefly separated 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, although she carefully avoided revealing too much about the romance during the interview.
Instead, Frankel focused on her latest business venture, a matchmaking platform called The Core, launching in 2025.
Memberships would range from $50 to $1,200, with users going through an invite-only selection process before joining.
“I didn’t personally date anyone there,” Frankel said while dodging questions about Campbell. “It’s a business. I think it’s an incredible space to jump into.”
Bethenny Frankel says Miami changed her life
Since moving from the Hamptons to Miami with her daughter in 2025, Frankel said her life has become calmer and happier.
The TV 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 walk on the beach almost every day. I love being near the ocean.”
Frankel admitted that she was 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 socializing and I don’t do all the things Ramona does. I don’t do all the tennis and golf, and I just like feeling free and being by the beach.”
She also revealed that she now splits her time between two homes in Florida while enjoying the city’s dating scene.
“I have a place in Miami and then another one up north. Dating is fun there. I don’t know. I’m really happy and my daughter is happy,” she shared.
The reality star’s more relaxed attitude comes after years of public drama on and off television.
Frankel reunites with old friends Bravo
Although Bethenny Frankel chose not to appear on “The Golden Life,” the new E! reality series starring former Bravo personalities Ramona Singer and Sonja Morgan, she reunited with her old friends again 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 tremendous excitement among longtime Bravo viewers.
“It’s different for all of us,” she said of the campaign. “For them to be on a show. It’s amazing that everyone is so mad at them. It reinforces why they should bring it on and why they’re going to be successful on their show.”
This appearance quickly sparked speculation among fans who wondered if Frankel could possibly return to reality TV herself.
Bethenny Frankel jokes about ‘torturing’ men and fans
Frankel seemed fully aware that her public image continues to arouse curiosity and controversy.
In fact, she admitted that she likes to keep the public guessing and fuel the online buzz surrounding her appearances.
“To me, it’s incredible clickbait. It tortures people,” she said.
She then took the joke even further by explaining how fans react whenever they see her reconnecting with old castmates.
She also shared, “It’s just a tip, just to see how it feels. Like, you see us together and everyone’s like, wait, right? It’s like, yeah. It’s blue balls for the audience, you know?”
Frankel ended the interview with one final remark that immediately gained attention online.
“I enjoy torturing men and the public. It’s good for all of us to have goals,” she said.
The comment may have been said in jest, but it perfectly sums up why Bethenny Frankel continues to make headlines years after leaving reality TV behind.