Tia Mowry is hitting the brakes on romance.
In an exclusive interview with US Weekly, the actress, who gives fans an up-close look at her personal life in her new reality series Tia Mowry: My Next Act, two dished on looking for love again after divorce.
Mowry and her ex-husband Cory Hardrict finalized their divorce in April 2023 after 14 years of marriage.
“If you’re able to look at it as just having fun, then it’s fun. You get to explore and experience someone new. It’s [also] about self-discovery. You start to have an understanding of what it is that you want.”
Though viewers will watch Tia Mowry meeting potential suitors on her show, she revealed that things changed since filing wrapped.
“I put a little bit of a pause on dating at the moment because you don’t really know why someone is dating you. When it becomes very clear on why someone is dating you through their behaviors, it’s disappointing,” Mowry said.
According to the actress, being a public figure proved to be really daunting when she started looking for romance.
“I’ve realized that some people are attracted because there was some sort of infatuation growing up — you know, ‘Oh, this is the girl from Sister, Sister. It’s like, ‘Nah. I want you to know me and love me when the makeup comes off.’”
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But while she’s not actively seeking love, the TV personality remains hopeful that the right person will come along when the time is right.
“You have to kiss a lot of frogs to get to your prince and that could be exhausting at times. That’s the reality of dating.”
As for what Mowry is looking for in a partner, the celebrity chef said:
“There has to be awareness of their traumas [and] triggers. They have to have emotional intelligence, kindness, accountability, and love for oneself,” she said. “I’m not looking for someone perfect at all, but I do want my partner to be in therapy, and I do want my partner to be working on growth.”
Ultimately, Mowry explained that since she’s dedicated to becoming the person she wants to be, she wants a partner who is equally committed to their personal growth.