Kim Kardashian Was candid for years about dipping her toe in the dating pool after the divorce.

Kardashian first tied the knot with the producer Damon Thomasto whom he was married for three years until the couple called it quits in 2003. Almost a decade later, Kardashian got engaged Chris Humphries in 2011 and exchanged vows later that year. Kardashian and Humphries Split after 72 days The marriage finalized their divorce in April 2013.

Kardashian stepped up Kanye WestWith whom she welcomed daughter North in 2013 The couple said "I do" in 2014 and added son Saint, daughter Chicago, and son Sam to their family in 2015, 2018, and 2019, respectively. after About seven years of marriageKardashian filed for divorce from West in 2021.

The reality star was added later Saturday Night Liveof Pete DavidsonWhom she dated less than a yearBefore sparking romance rumors with Odell Beckham Jr In May 2024, a source exclusively reported our weekly That Kardashian and the NFL player were "taking a break to see each other." Months later, a separate internal exclusive told our That Kardashian has "started dating someone new" and is "keeping it very secret."

Time to reflect on his relationship status during the January 2025 trailer The KardashiansHe quips, “I wanted to be single. I was completely lying to you guys. Me, not dating and not wanting love and attention? I don't think you know me."

Scroll down to read what Kardashian had to say about dating after divorce:

Being a hopeless romantic

Kardashian opened up about her mindset when it comes to dating on the May 2023 episode of the "On Purpose with Jay Shetty" podcast. "I think I'll always be a hopeless romantic and always want to be in love and definitely love to share my life with someone and make a life with someone," Kardashian said.

Kardashian noted that she didn't plan to rush into another relationship because of how it would affect her children.

"I definitely take my time, and I think there are a lot of reasons, especially when you have kids and being mindful of the people that come into your life," she said. "If I can look at everything I've done wrong and try not to make the same mistakes and really take my time, I think it's going to be different for me. It's obviously a tough place where you go about it. Why? So many reasons. Yes, but I'll always believe in love and I'll always want it and I think it's a magical part of life. But I think I'm very comfortable taking my time not rushing."

He added: "There's a lot going on that I'm not alone, and I think that's really important. I believe, like, I always believe. And I think that what will be will be."

Sneak around

Kardashian said Scott Disick During an episode in June 2023 The Kardashians That he wanted to "move around a bit".

"There's nothing to hide here," she said. "What's so funny is that my friends wanted me to meet someone so I went to New York ... (and this guy) so met the criteria."

Revealing his dream partner

Kardashian explains what she looks for in a potential partner in a June 2023 episode The Kardashians.

“(I want him) to protect me (and) fight for me. Good hygiene, and that's a given, so I should stop. (He should be) calm. There is no problem with mother or father. (I want someone who is) patient, supportive, genuinely happy for me (and) successful,” she shared. "(She should be) spontaneous, fun (and) my friends and family love her. (I want) someone who can be a role model for my kids — especially someone my sons can look up to."

Kardashian noted that it's important for her future partner not to have "heavy baggage," adding, "I have enough. (I hope he's) taller than me and someone who likes to work. (He should be a) motivated and independent." person. Someone who doesn't cling and someone with good taste."

'More on privacy these days'

Time to appear in an episode in June 2023 Hailey BieberOn its "Who's in My Bathroom" YouTube series, the Kardashian star was asked if she had a current celebrity crush in a game of "Truth or Shot."

"I almost want to take a drink because I want it to be true," Kardashian quipped, noting the secret person doesn't know how she feels. "I'm more into privacy these days."

It is not a 'delusion' to think that one will 'check every single box'

Reflecting on her ideal partner, Kardashian shared during a February 2024 episode of SiriusXM's "This Life of Mine with James Corden" podcast that she's "not so obsessed that someone checks every box."

"(I'm looking for someone who is) accountable for actions," he said. “Takes responsibility, (they) have good teeth, can hold themselves and I don't have to babysit all the time. Just a good, genuine person who is driven and has their own motivation in life."

When asked if her efforts to find a partner could lead to marriage, she replied, “I don't know. I really don't."

"There will be moods where I'm like, 'You know what? I realize my life is really big and I realize it takes a really, really, really special, unique person to deal with it,'" she said. Kari My life is really fun and whoever comes into my life will have a really good time, but I'm not alone, so I'm fine. I have my kids, I have my family, but it's good to share your life with someone Will, but when you do, it's so big... I love it Not taken lightly."