Hoda Kotbmay not be dating right “this second,” but she tells PEOPLE she’s open to what the future holds.“In my mind’s eye, I sort of see something,” says theTODAYanchor, 58. “I don’t know why I feel that, but I do.“In January, Kotbannounced her splitfrom partner of eight years,Joel Schiffman, on an episode ofTODAY.“Joel and I have had a lot of prayerful and meaningful conversations over the holidays and we decided that we’re better as friends and parents thanwe are as an engaged couple, so we decided we are going to start this new year,” she said, adding their focus would be on4-year-old daughter Haley and her 2-year-old sister Hope— as well as “on our new path as loving parents to our adorable, delightful children, and as friends.“Jake ChessumPart of why Kotb still believes the right person is out there for her is because she has been working on finding the right person in herself.“It’s like, you know how people say, the older you get the more comfortable and the more you know who you are?” Kotb shares. “It’s like, I think someone who meets me now will meet me for real. You know what I mean?“In past relationships, Kotb admits she was “always a pleaser,” who prioritized the wellness of those around her. Still, she has no regrets about her relationship with Schiffman, 64.“I liked every phase I was in,” she says of her past dating experiences. “I feel like because of Joel, I have Haley and Hope, without question. Without question, I think I might have been too afraid to do it alone.“She adds, “It was a beautiful time together.“Jake ChessumFor more onHoda Kotb, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribehere.
Hoda Kotbmay not be dating right “this second,” but she tells PEOPLE she’s open to what the future holds.
“In my mind’s eye, I sort of see something,” says theTODAYanchor, 58. “I don’t know why I feel that, but I do.”
In January, Kotbannounced her splitfrom partner of eight years,Joel Schiffman, on an episode ofTODAY.
“Joel and I have had a lot of prayerful and meaningful conversations over the holidays and we decided that we’re better as friends and parents thanwe are as an engaged couple, so we decided we are going to start this new year,” she said, adding their focus would be on4-year-old daughter Haley and her 2-year-old sister Hope— as well as “on our new path as loving parents to our adorable, delightful children, and as friends.”
Jake Chessum
Part of why Kotb still believes the right person is out there for her is because she has been working on finding the right person in herself.
“It’s like, you know how people say, the older you get the more comfortable and the more you know who you are?” Kotb shares. “It’s like, I think someone who meets me now will meet me for real. You know what I mean?”
In past relationships, Kotb admits she was “always a pleaser,” who prioritized the wellness of those around her. Still, she has no regrets about her relationship with Schiffman, 64.
“I liked every phase I was in,” she says of her past dating experiences. “I feel like because of Joel, I have Haley and Hope, without question. Without question, I think I might have been too afraid to do it alone.”
She adds, “It was a beautiful time together.”
For more onHoda Kotb, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribehere.
source: people.com
