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Kristin Cavallari shocked fans when she announced that she and Mark Estes had called it quits after seven months together. The announcement came not long after Cavallari revealed Estes was the best sexual partner she had ever had. Now that the breakup has had a bit of time to settle, Cavallari is opening up about the end of the romance. Kristin Cavallari cited their age difference as a major factor in their breakup. Still, she insists it was all very loving.

Kristin Cavallari blames the age difference for her recent breakup

Kristin Cavallari turned heads several months ago when she announced her relationship with Mark Estes. Fans were quick to point out the duo’s age gap. Cavallari is 37. Estes, a TikTok star, is 24. While the age gap wasn’t a problem immediately, it apparently became an issue as the relationship progressed.

Mark Estes appears at the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards in September 2024
Mark Estes, | Terry Wyatt/Getty Images

Cavallari went into detail about the breakup on her podcast, Let’s Be Honest. During this week’s episode, Cavallari revealed nothing bad had happened to force the breakup. She insists she cares about Estes. She said she ended the romance because of the age gap.

Cavallari explained that as their relationship progressed, she started to “feel” the age difference. From the sounds of it, Cavallari did some serious soul-searching and decided she and Estes would not be a good long-term fit because of the different life stages they are in. She said that she ended the romance because she felt like Estes deserved to experience more of life.

Who did Kristin Cavallari date before Mark Estes?

Kristin Cavallari and Mark Estes weren’t a perfect match, but we are sure the reality star will eventually find love again. She’s had a pretty exciting dating life. Before hooking up with Estes, Cavallari had several high-profile relationships, including her marriage to former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler. Cavallari’s high school romances were documented on Laguna Beach. Her relationship with high school sweetheart Stephen Colletti was a major storyline.

Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari attend the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Awards at Music City Center on December 05, 2019
Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler | Jason Kempin/Getty Images
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After high school, she was linked to Brody Jenner, Nick Lachey, and Nick Zano before she settled down with Cutler. Cavallari and Cutler married in 2013 and share three children. They announced their split in 2020 after their marital struggles were heavily featured on Very Cavallari. After her divorce from Cutler, Cavallari was linked to comedian Jeff Dye and singer/songwriter Chase Rice. Cavallari never confirmed either relationship.