Tom Schwartz and wife Katie Maloney CONFIRM they're splitting up after 12 years together

After announcing her split from husband Tom Schwartz earlier this week, Katie Maloney spoke more openly about what lead to the end of their marriage during an episode of her You're Gonna Love Me podcast released on Friday.The 35-year-old Vanderpump Rules star, who had been with Tom for 12 years, fought through tears as she admitted: 'ultimately, I just wasn't happy.'They both confirmed the end of their relationship in posts shared on social media earlier in the week, with Tom taking the blame for the separation and 'fully respecting' Katie's decision to end their union. Getting candid:After announcing her split from husband Tom Schwartz earlier this week, Katie Maloney spoke more openly about it on FridayKatie showed appreciation to her followers for their support as she noted, 'I know [for] some people [it] may seem like a shock, or it may seem like an abrupt thing, but for us it's not like we just decided this this week or yesterday or the day before.'She explained that her feelings of unhappiness had been brewing for some time as she added, 'It got to a point where it felt like I was going to burst.

Katie Maloney got emotional while giving Vanderpump Rules fans some more insight into what led to her split with her estranged husband Tom Schwartz.

Moving out? Amid Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney’s public split after more than 10 years together, one of their fellow Vanderpump Rules stars has addressed speculation about their living arrangements.

Katie Maloney is getting candid about her split from Tom Schwartz.

Tom Schwartz hasn't tried to pass the buck when it comes to the end of his relationship with Katie Maloney.The Vanderpump Rules star, 39, talked to a celebrity photographer about the end of his marriage outside of a Home Depot in Los Angeles on Wednesday according to E! News.He wore a black jacket that read 'Very Much Alive' on the front, a pair of gray shorts and sunglasses to protect his eyes from the harsh California sun. Taking responsibility:Tom Schwartz hasn't tried to pass the buck when it comes to the end of his relationship with Katie MaloneyWhen asked how he was doing after the breakup, the Minnesota native replied, 'Of course I'm sad, but, you know, we still love each other very much.'Schwartz then revealed he's been busy preparing for the opening of the new bar he will co-run with co-star Tom Sandoval.

Tom Schwartz is opening up about his split from Katie Maloney.

Katie Maloney, 35, opened up about her split from husband Tom Schwartz, 39, on the latest episode of her podcast, You’re Gonna Love Me. The Vanderpump Rules star explained that it’s “been a little over a month” since the pair “separated” before they publicly announced their split March 15. “It’s been emotional for sure,” Katie said. “But it’s also been in ways peaceful and loving. The transition is so far going really well. We do still live together in our house and we are just trying to navigate these steps together and really work on becoming friends.”

Sharing her side. Katie Maloney didn’t hold back while emotionally addressing what led to her split from Tom Schwartz.

It seems that Katie Maloney is ready to move on even if her estranged husband Tom Schwartz isn't.The reality television star, 35, stepped out in a black t-shirt with green lettering that read 'Tramp Stamp Granny's' on the front and a pair of black leggings as she made her way to a friend's house in Los Angeles on Thursday.She walked in a pair of black and white checkered sandals, dark sunglasses and a short black bob that stopped just above her shoulders. Moving on:It seems that Katie Maloney is ready to move on even if her estranged husband Tom Schwartz isn'tMost noticeably, the star wasn't wearing the wedding ring Schwartz, 39, bought her.The pair, who were together for 12 years and married for the last two, announced their separation earlier this week.

Tom Schwartz is here to set the record straight: he was the main cause for his split with Katie Maloney, not his BFF Tom Sandoval. “[T]hat’s all on me,” the Vanderpump Rules star told a photographer at Home Depot in L.A. on Wednesday, according to E! News. “I wish I had a scapegoat, but that’s all on me.” The reality star, 39, also called the separation “complicated,” but noting he was doing “OK.”

What went wrong? Vanderpump Rules stars Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz announced their separation after more than 10 years together, leaving fans to question why they called it quits.

Slow and steady. Vanderpump Rules stars Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney are taking their time to file for divorce after calling it quits.

Vanderpump Rules fans are slowly getting answers about Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney’s split.

Although Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz, 39, called it quits after 12 years together, the 35-year-old Vanderpump Rules star is still hopeful about finding love. A source close to the Bravolebrity spoke EXCLUSIVELY with HollywoodLife and explained why Katie is “looking forward to what’s next.”

Vanderpump Rules’ longest-standing relationship -- besides Lisa and Ken Vanderpump’s -- have called it quits. Following several concerning breakup rumors, the official confirmation came yesterday that co-stars Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz were ending their marriage. The two were very candid about splitting up following 12 years together, and now the VR cast are reacting publicly to the unfortunate news.

Kept in the dark? Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney‘s split wasn’t a shock to everyone — but some of their Vanderpump Rules costars didn’t see the news coming.

Since the news of their divorce, Vanderpump Rules fans have had one question: Why did Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz break up? Well, it was a long time coming.

A long time coming? Ahead of their split, Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney weren’t always “seeing eye-to-eye” when it came to their relationship.

Vanderpump Rules star Tom Schwartz was still wearing his wedding ring when he was seen for the first time as he stepped out in LA after estranged wife Katie Maloney announced the end of their 12-year relationship together only hours before.The 39-year-old bar owner flashed the gold band on his ring finger while getting out of his car as he stopped by a local liquor store after confirming he was separating from his wife.Schwartz, who has starred on the popular Bravo show since its inception in 2013, looked downcast following the his-and-hers posts Tom and Katie shared on Instagram detailing their amicable split. Tough time:Vanderpump Rules star Tom Schwartz was still wearing his wedding ring when he was seen for the first time as he stepped out in LA after estranged wife Katie Maloney announced the end of their 12-year relationship together only hours before Not there yet: The 39-year-old bar owner flashed the gold band on his ring finger while getting out of his car as he stopped by a local liquor store after confirming he was separating from his wifeTom wore a black 'very much alive' hooded sweatshirt with green shorts and a red T-shirt as he picked up a few things at a local store.The longtime VPR couple announced the end of their relationship on Tuesday night in Instagram posts shared to each of their accounts.

Tom Schwartz, 39, stepped out in Los Angeles still wearing his wedding ring the day after he and Katie Maloney, 35, confirmed they’re splitting up. Tom, who is one half of the former Vanderpump Rules power couple, was photographed sporting the sentimental piece of jewelry on his left hand ring finger on Wednesday, March 16. Paparazzi caught Tom by himself getting into his car, and his wedding ring was VERY visible in the snapshots.

Vanderpump Rules couples are falling like dominoes!