Lydia announced their split on the Reality Receipts podcast last Wednesday, (June 11). Speaking to host and fellow Love is Blind alum Amber Desiree 'AD' Smith, that her marriage started to falter six months after she met her now estranged husband on season 5 of the show in 2022.
She said that the breakdown of their marriage was not a result of one thing, but rather “a layer of situations and things that just kept piling up”. She accused him of being unfaithful to her throughout their whole relationship, and also being unsupportive when she received her diagnosis of fibromyalgia in September.
Milton has still not spoken out publicly about the breakdown of his marriage, or Lydia’s allegations, almost a week later. Lydia confirmed on the podcast that the relationship between the pair is now “none existent” and they have not spoken since Monday March 31, when she asked him for a divorce. They would have celebrated their three year wedding anniversary on Saturday May 31.
Now, the former TV bride has hit back at trolls who have sent her nasty messages in the wake of her divorce news - telling them “I lost so much – I’m not worried about the hate.” In a video of her speaking directly to the camera, which she uploaded a video to her Instagram Stories on Monday, (June 16), Lydia addressed the hate she’s received.
She said: “The sole purpose of sharing my story was my healing and to be an inspiration to those suffering in silence. I know some of you are enjoying seeing me crumble and in pain. I lost so much. I’m not worried about the hate.”
“To those leaving hate, this story wasn’t meant for you. It wasn’t meant for you if you have the incline to add anything. With all the suffering going on, you will be blocked. I’m trying to go back to normality, but I really don’t know what that looks like.” But, she also thanked those who had sent her “kind words, love and support”.
Lydia than began to cry as she went on to say that although she’s “hurting,” she “knows she’s got this.” She told her followers: “I’m now healing and moving forward. I’m always honest and transparent, and yes, I’m hurting, it’s been very hard. Thank you guys for reminding me of what is important.”
She referred to the moment their marriage failed as starting in 2022, six months after she and Milton said ‘I do’, and added: “They’ll say I am too much, but I believe I am the right amount.” She ended her emotional video by blowing a kiss to the camera for all those who have sent her positive messages.
Lydia and Milton, who met on season five of the hit Netflix dating show, are just one of the couples who have divorced after meeting on the US version in its five year history. Thankfully, there are some success stories from the show. There are 9 couples still together from all the seasons
