Bethenny Frankel Admits Relationship With Ex-Husband Jason Hoppy Has Been “Strained”

The former Real Housewives of New York City star appeared on the Friends Keep Secrets podcast, where she discussed the challenges she's faced since separating from her ex-husband Jason Hoppy in 2012. Frankel described the past few months as "a strained year," adding, "it's been a challenging year."

Jason and Bethenny met at a nightclub in 2008 and began dating soon after. They got engaged within 11 months and married in March 2010. Their marriage ended abruptly two years later, with Bethenny filing for divorce in January 2013. The couple had a complicated split, with Bethenny eventually granted primary residential custody of their daughter Bryn.

On the Friends Keep Secrets podcast, Frankel said, "There were a lot of circumstances that have been too much," referencing the length and intensity of their divorce proceedings. She added that every aspect of their relationship had become toxic: "Every single branch on the tree, bad."

Bethenny Frankel spoke candidly about the breakdown of her marriage, revealing she'd lost respect for Jason during their time together. Her statements provide new insight into the current dynamics between these two high-profile figures.