The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills: Erika Jayne Explains Why Her Boyfriend Won’t Meet Her Castmates!

While The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills stars are known for their lavish and over-the-top lifestyles, Erika is taking a very different approach. When it comes to her love life, she is trying to be as subtle as possible. It seems she is taking notes from her past and decided to keep her new love interest under the radar. Erika confirmed her romance with retired Master Sergeant John McPhee.

She has also made it clear that she is in no rush to mix her personal life with her reality TV world. For longtime fans, this might have come as a surprise, but it seems it is working well for the reality star. But why is Erika keeping this relationship separate from the show, and what led her to draw such firm boundaries this time? Keep reading to find out more.

The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills: Erika Prioritizes Peace After Troubling Years

Over the past seasons, fans have seen Erika’s life go through various ups and downs. A few years ago, the reality star went through a high-profile split from Tom Girardi. Erika started her new relationship nearly five years after filing for divorce. She admitted that the legal process of the divorce is still close to being finalized. During a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live, she described the divorce as “a pen stroke away.” She told her fans that the entire process had been exhausting.

Erika has said over the years that she needs distance from the chaos before considering another relationship. In interviews, she explained that she has always found confident and intelligent people attractive. She also felt that her last marriage ended in a painful way, and she received unwanted public attention. Because of this, she wanted to slow down and protect herself first. Erika has described John as calm, grounded, and removed from the Hollywood lifestyle.

The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills: Why Erika Is Keeping John Away From The Spotlight?

While talking to US Weekly, fans got to know that Erika has not introduced John to her castmates as of now. The couple has been dating for the past six months, and this decision was completely intentional. Erika explained that she prefers keeping the relationship separate because she knows how reality TV exposure can affect a couple and their relationship.

She said she has been through too much already and wants to keep something special just for herself. Erika also opened up about how she met John at the London music festival Mighty Hoopla. She recalled seeing John from podcasts. According to Erika, John had no connection to the Housewives world and had not even watched the show.

As a result, she felt the relationship was more natural and unplanned. She emphasized that John does not live in Los Angeles and leads a normal life, which has helped her feel calm and balanced. Erika believes moving slowly is key to protecting what they are building. For the latest The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills tea, stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers.