Reality star Tom Sandoval has shared his side of the story regarding the Sandoval controversy, shedding light on the dynamics of his nearly 10-year relationship with Ariana Madix.
In a revealing conversation on Nick Viall’s The Viall Files podcast, the 40-year-old reality star expressed his genuine feelings, stating, “If you want me to be honest, I loved, I love Ariana. I do. I really care about her.”
However, Sandoval did not shy away from addressing the challenges in their relationship, asserting that Ariana consistently treated him poorly, saying, “But like, this person — consistently throughout our relationship — talked to me like I was down here, all the time.”
Sandoval delved into the emotional toll of feeling belittled, confessing that his response to this mistreatment led him to “act out” due to a perceived low self-worth. He acknowledged being drawn to someone like Raquel, emphasizing the attraction to her youthful energy and a different dynamic.
Despite these revelations, the reality star was careful not to place blame on his ex-partner, stating, “But I loved Ariana. I really did. And the whole process of breaking up with her, this happened over four months.”
The disclosure comes in the aftermath of Ariana’s decision to end the relationship in March after discovering an explicit video of Raquel Levis on Sandoval’s phone. Tom Sandoval’s candid reflections provide a nuanced understanding of the complexities and emotional struggles within their long-term relationship and the subsequent breakup.
