Whitney Rose Says She Knew Her Divorce Was Coming During a Summer Separation From Justin

Whitney Rose filed for divorce from Justin Rose in Utah on October 6, but according to Whitney, the decision became clear months earlier. The couple separated in July after 16 years of marriage, and that summer apart is when she says she realized divorce was inevitable. In her words, it was a slow process, because it’s scary to think that you want to change your life.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star also shared how she and Justin are handling their two kids, Bobbie, 16, and Brooks, 13. The pair are nesting, which means the children stay in their primary home while Whitney and Justin rotate in and out of that house and a second residence. She also filed a parenting plan with the court, keeping the focus on stability for the kids as the divorce moves forward.

There’s another layer here that got everyone talking: Whitney says she’ll never be alone, because she knows she and Justin will remain friends. Sixteen years together, a separation, a divorce filing, and a friendship she intends to keep. RHOSLC season 7 airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo, where her cousin and costar Heather Gay will surely have thoughts. Would you be able to stay friends with your ex after a split like this? Tell us in the comments.