Kristin Cavallari is single. Honestly, after a whirlwind couple of years that saw her jumping from TikTok stars to retired hockey players, the Uncommon James founder seems to be taking a breath.
It's a lot to keep up with. You've probably seen the headlines about her and Mark Estes or the "mystery athlete" she kept teasing on her podcast. But as of January 2026, the Laguna Beach alum is officially back on the market. She’s been pretty vocal about her "dry spell" lately, even calling her current lack of a sex life "really sad" in recent months.
Who is Kristin Cavallari dating right now?
The short answer? Nobody serious.
Basically, she’s in a self-imposed "focus on me" era. After her split from Mark Estes in late 2024, Kristin briefly dated a retired athlete, but that fizzled out by the spring of 2025. She told her listeners on Let’s Be Honest that while she went on a great first date recently, she isn't exactly "back out there" in a committed way.
She's looking for something very specific now. No more TikTokers. No more guys in their 20s. Kristin has mentioned she wants someone older, someone established, and—this is a specific one—someone who has already had a vasectomy. She is done having kids and wants a partner who is on the same page.
The Mark Estes Era
Their relationship was all over social media for about seven months. Mark, a member of the "Montana Boyz" TikTok group, was 24 while Kristin was 37.
The age gap eventually became the dealbreaker. Kristin admitted that while Mark was a "great boyfriend," she started to feel the difference in their life experiences. She wanted someone who didn't need to "find themselves" because they were already settled. They broke up in September 2024, and despite a few friendly run-ins in Nashville, they haven't reconciled.
The Mystery Athlete: Nate Thompson
For a few months in early 2025, everyone was guessing who her "mystery man" was. Kristin teased that he was a retired athlete in his 40s with kids.
In April 2025, she finally let the cat out of the bag: it was former NHL player Nate Thompson. She called it the "most honest, pure" relationship she’d ever had. But even that didn't last. By March 2025, she realized she just didn't want to be in a full-blown relationship. Long distance played a role too—he’s in L.A., and she’s firmly planted in Nashville.
What Most People Get Wrong About Her Dating History
People love to link her to every guy she’s seen standing next to. For years, rumors swirled that she dated Chris Evans.
"I never dated Chris Evans," she clarified recently. Not even one date. She also put the nails in the coffin of those old The Hills rumors regarding Justin Bobby. Most of that was just for the cameras. She was a "team player" for the show, but they never hung out in real life.
Then there's the Morgan Wallen situation. While they weren't exactly "dating" in a traditional sense, Kristin recently opened up about their past romance on Bunnie XO’s podcast. She described him as a "gentleman" and a "great f*** buddy," but noted they haven't talked in about a year.
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What’s Next for Kristin’s Love Life?
Kristin is done with the Hollywood DMs. She’s said she’ll never date anyone who reaches out through social media again because it "attracts the wrong type of guy."
She’s looking for her next husband, not just a boyfriend. She wants a partner she can learn from, someone who has nothing to gain from her fame.
If you're following her journey, keep an eye on her podcast Let's Be Honest. She usually drops the biggest news there first. For now, she’s busy being a mom to Camden, Jaxon, and Saylor and running her business empire.
Next Steps for Fans:
- Listen to recent episodes of the Let’s Be Honest podcast for her "first date" updates.
- Ignore the "mystery man" TikTok theories unless she confirms them herself.
- Watch for her upcoming reality projects, though she’s hinted she’s mostly over that world too.