Whileshe actively dated,the star lived by herself and was generally single as opposed to her castmates.

In 2008, during Season 3 of the show, the viewers met Jason Hoppy.

The pair seemed to be the perfect fast-paced, smart-mouthed New Yorker couple.

Bethenny Frankel smiling

Many fans felt that the tensions were visible.

This is an immensely painful and heartbreaking time for us."

Overnight, everyone saw an entirely different side to Jason Hoppy.

Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy observing

It all began with the custody battles over their daughter Bryn Hoppy (viaDaily Mail).

The very public court case revealed details of the hostile environment that led to their separation.

Frankel’s complaint included abusive texts and emails sent by Hoppy that were shocking.

Bethenny Frankel and Paul Bernon anniversary

In one text, Hoppy bluntly threatens, “I’ll never go away.”

And unfortunately for Frankel, her being a public figure meant every single messy detail being broadcasted publicly.

One door finally closed, and a new one has opened for Frankel and Bernon.