Hoda Kotb and her long-time partner Joel Schiffman have parted their ways from each other. It was on 31st Jan this year that the “Today” host Kotb decided to share the news of her split with Joel Schiffman. But why did the duo separate after a long companionship?
Well, read ahead to know more about Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman separating after a long time.
Joel Schiffman And Hoda Kotb Spent 8 Years Together
Evidently, it was back in the year 2013 when Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman started dating each other. The two even got engaged sometimes back. However, it was in 2020 that the duo decided to exchange wedding vows. Yet it couldn’t happen because of the ongoing pandemic.
Nonetheless, Kotb shared the news of her separation from Joel Schiffman with whom she had a strong and wonderful relationship for 8 years. Moreover, Kotb and Schiffman share two kids together that’s Haley, 4, and Hope, 2.
Hoda Kotb Parted Ways With Joel Schiffman
Hoda Kotb shared with her fans on social media that she is parting her ways with her long-time partner Joel Schiffman. She called it a separation on mutual understanding. However, the duo would be co-parenting the kids and would stay as friends.
Kotb shared that she didn’t want to pretend anything about her relationship and wanted to speak about it openly. She went on to say that her relationship with Joel Schiffman was seasonal and not one that’s meant for a lifetime.
Fans And Friends Supported The Decision Of Sharing Her Separation News Openly
Hoda Kotb has been open about her separation on social media stating everything that was possible to be shared on her part. Besides this, fans and friends of Hoda Kotb too supported and praised her for being open about her parting ways with Joel Schiffman.
Kotb however went on to share that Joel Schiffman is an amazing person who is loving and caring as well. She thanked him for giving her some memorable moments with him while being in the relationship.
Though a separation after 8 long years is a little different and tough for Joel and Hoda yet they look at peace. Certainly, it’s clear that Joel and Hoda didn’t separate from one another having any bitterness in their heart, and has mutually taken two different paths for themselves.