Teen Mom star Leah Messer has opened up about her fears of dating after splitting from ex-fiancé Jaylan Mobley.
The 31-year-old reality TV star spoke exclusively to about how “difficult” it can be to keep up “with cameras around” after joining the MTV series Teen Mom: The Next Chapter” has returned, which is currently airing.
And there’s no doubt she’s kept busy as a mom to twins Aliannah Hope and Aleeah Grace, 13, and Adalynn Faith, 10.
“I think that with the cameras around it can be very difficult to go on a date.” “You just never know someone’s intentions,” Leah told .
Teen Mom star and mother-of-three Leah Messer, 31, has opened up about dating with nearby cameras
She is the mother of twins Aliannah Hope and Aleeah Grace, 13, and Adalynn Faith, 10.
“Well, you can find out, you can learn.” And I don’t have a love life, but with my kids, I do. As far as dating goes, I’m really not interested in distractions of any kind right now. I think that I will attract what is meant for me and our lives.
“I would enjoy being someone to build with, grow with and make money with, absolutely.” But at this point in my life, your girl lacks the love department and the sex department, to put it bluntly accept.”
Leah, from West Virginia, and Jaylan, 26, split in October last year, two months after they got engaged.
At the time, the couple thanked them for the good times they had together as they announced their shocking split.
“While the past year has been incredibly exciting for both of us, we’ve realized that going our separate ways is for the best,” they said on Instagram.
“We are so grateful for the lessons, growth and memories we have had in this relationship.” “So many of you have followed the development of our love story and we hope you will continue to follow our stories as we progress as friends .”
They ended their statement by saying, “We will forever have love and respect for one another and ask for privacy as we refocus and emerge from this chapter together.”
Leah was previously married to Corey Simms from 2010 to 2011, with whom she shares Aliannah and Aleeah.
Leah, from West Virginia, and Jaylan, 26, split in October last year, two months after they got engaged
She is currently appearing on the MTV series Teen Mom: The Next Chapter
In 2012, she married Jeremy Calvert and the couple welcomed Adalynn throughout their time together. They split in 2015.
During her chat with , Leah also gushed about how “proud” she is of her daughters.
“They have incredible, unique personalities and it’s so cathartic for me to see how everything I’ve educated myself on to create a better foundation translates into their lives and travels,” she said.
“And I know they won’t be perfect, but I tell them every day that I think we’re all imperfect humans.” We will face challenges and allow them to grow us.
“But I want to see more kids on the show because each of my kids is absolutely amazing.”
Leah was also joined by her co-stars Catelynn and Tyler Baltierra, both 31, who were conscious they didn’t want to pass on “cross-generational trauma.”
“I think I’m just proud that our girls get to witness Tyler and I continue to overcome some of this generational trauma that isn’t being passed on to them,” she said.
“I think it’s also important to show people that it can be done, no matter how hard it is.”
Leah was also joined by her co-stars Catelynn and Tyler Baltierra, both 31, who were conscious they didn’t want to pass on “cross-generational trauma.”
The couple’s life together – Rya, 21 months, Vaeda, 4 and Novalee, 8 – is growing.
While on MTV’s 16 & Pregnant in 2009, the couple also gave birth to their first child, Carly, who is now 14 years old
As for Tyler, he said he loved watching the daughters he shared with Catelynn – Rya, 21 months, Vaeda, 4, and Novalee, 8 – grow up. They also have 14-year-old Carly, whom they put up for adoption in 2009 during the MTV series 16 & Pregnant.
“Especially Nova… she’s very wise, very intelligent for her age. And that’s a testament to our parenthood. And it is my greatest pleasure to watch her curiosity,” he said.
“I watch how she talks to her friends and she corrects them on certain things.” She will enlighten them on certain things. She is humble enough to say: I’m sorry and I made a mistake.
“And things like that I don’t care, if your kid can speak Chinese or Japanese or play the violin, that’s all great, but if they’re not a kind person and they’re not a compassionate person, then you’ve failed as a parent.
“I think you have to watch her be kind, compassionate and curious.” “I’m proud of myself, I’m proud of us, I’m proud of our kids.”
The couple, who have been together since 2005, also addressed trolls that wrecked their relationship.
“You can see what I posted today on my Instagram… You feel like Tyler is just putting me down or physically embarrassing me.” And honestly, I find it ridiculous,” Catelynn told .
Together they have four daughters, the eldest of whom, Carly, was adopted at birth
As for Tyler, he said he loved watching the daughters he shared with Catelynn – Rya, 21 months, Vaeda, 4, and Novalee, 8 – grow up
“I think you saw a clip of it [the TV show] nine years ago and they don’t know the context because some of that conversation was also edited out and we literally had no drama this season.
“And that kind of bugs me because if you, especially as a mother to all girls, think that I’m just going to sit here and stay in a relationship with someone who physically shames me in front of my daughters, you’re out of your mind, for her.” will learn that that’s okay.
“Tyler’s a great husband, he’s a great dad to all the girls.” He even talks to our girls about body positivity all the time.’
She added, “I’ve spoken my part about it and now I’m kind of over it.” “Now let people believe what they want to believe.”
Tyler said he agrees with Catelynn when it comes to rumors because there are “so many” out there.
“In a moment I’ll shame you. In a moment I’m gay, I don’t even like them. So it’s like you have to choose which conspiracy theory you want to believe.”
“I don’t know what to tell you but I remain passionate in my truth and whatever is shown out there is what is so take it as you will.”
When asked if he had another OnlyFans to show off his body transformation journey, Catelynn joked, “Yes, he did. If you want to see more,” she quipped that she was his “wife.”
Tyler added with a laugh, “I’m telling you, this is a mom boss.”