Tom Schwartz was “addicted to grief” after Katie Maloney’s divorce

Tom Schwartz says he was a “sad sack of shit” for the first few months after his divorce from Katie Maloney.

“I am guilty that I indulge these feelings a little. I think I got addicted to sadness, “the reality star admitted during Saturday’s” Vanderpump Rules “panel at BravoCon.

“I turned into emo for a while. In a way, I was wallowing at my own little pity party.

Schwartz – who on stage sat at a distance from Maloney – said the time after their breakup was an “emotional rollercoaster.” However, he told the crowd that his heart was returning to normal.

“I’m fine now,” he said. “I feel great.”

Schwartz, 39, also shared that he wants nothing but the best for 35-year-old Maloney, even though their marriage is almost over.

“I’m Katie’s number one champion,” he remarked, turning to her and saying, “I’m cheering for you.” I still love you.”

Meanwhile, Maloney seems to be doing well after their recent breakup.

“I am single and live my life,” she said during a panel discussion.

In March, Page Six reported that Schwartz and Maloney had broken up after nearly 12 years together.

“Katie and I are breaking up. I’m not ready to use the word “D” yet, because it’s too painful, “Schwartz shared in a long statement posted on Instagram at the time. “Yes, my heart hurts, but it’ll be fine. I don’t want to arouse any sympathy here. I’m not a victim. I will not write a song that is too sad.

Things seemed to end amicably, and Schwartz remarked, “She has taught me so much about love and being a better partner.”

But their after-separation relationship apparently broke when rumors surfaced that he had hooked up with their colleague from Bravo, Raquel Leviss. While Schwartz denied being physical with Leviss, the source said E! at this time, Schwartz’s flirtatious friendship with her created “tension” between the ex-broke up.

Meanwhile, Leviss only told Page Six at BravoCon on Saturday that she thought Schwartz was “cute”. She acted shy when asked if there was a possibility of meeting them.

“I think he’s cute. I feel like we have a bit of a flirty, friendly relationship that is carefree and fun, ”she told us. “Obviously he is a very sweet guy and easy to talk to. It’s just very nice to have a friend in my corner. “

Schwartz and Maloney’s divorce was finalized on Wednesday. Their break-up journey will likely be documented in the new season of The Vanderpump Rules.