Teddi Mellencamp
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Teddi Mellencamp Speaks Out for the First Time on Scandalous Affair That Ended Her Marriage

Former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Teddi Mellencamp has finally broken her silence about the true reason behind the collapse of her long-term marriage to Edwin Arroyave. In an emotional interview on The Skinny Confidential podcast, the 43-year-old revealed that infidelity was at the heart of their marital troubles well before she allegedly became involved with her married horse trainer, Simon Schroeder.

Reflecting on her past, Mellencamp confessed, “Me and Edwin had some of the most amazing years and the most amazing times, and when we met it was hot and it was all the things, and then there would be somebody else.”

These painful admissions hinted at a recurring pattern of betrayal that gradually eroded the foundation of their relationship. She explained that despite her efforts to overcome the recurring issues, the continuous cycle of infidelity took its toll: “And I’d be like, ‘It’s okay, I’m gonna work through it, I’m gonna make him love me more!’ Then you have kids and things happen.”

Mellencamp went on to add, “Probably at the point in time when Edwin was ready to start working on it and really change, I probably stopped.” She lamented that she never communicated her emotional withdrawal, stating, “But I never told him I was checked out. I think that’s the problem.”

The former reality star admitted that despite Edwin’s attempts to repair their marriage by working on himself, the accumulated damage proved too great to mend. “I think I had resentment or animosity or fear of ever being open again, so then I just closed off,” she revealed, offering a glimpse into the internal struggle that eventually led to the dissolution of their 13-year union, told Daily Mail.

The couple share three children—Slate, 12, son Cruz, 10, and daughter Dove, four—adding complexity to an already challenging breakup. Mellencamp had previously hinted at deep-seated issues during a 2023 episode of her podcast Two Ts in a Pod, where she admitted, “For years I had so much resentment towards Edwin, and it was to the point where I couldn’t even look at him.” She further acknowledged, “And the fact that we’ve been able to work through it has been huge. But like once you’ve been burned, it’s really hard to come back.”

Following the public announcement of their split, Mellencamp took to Instagram to share a defiant message amid swirling scandal. “The only person who can change your life is you,” she wrote in a video post of herself working out, adding, “We have two options: pretend to be a victim or stand up and fight for yourself. We all deserve peace and happiness.” She continued, “I have cried and mourned. I have taken accountability and apologized for things I have done wrong. Now, I have given myself permission to grow and thrive.”

Adding further controversy to the story, Mellencamp’s alleged affair with Simon Schroeder emerged amid revelations that both had been unfaithful for months during their respective marriages. According to a source, Simon’s wife, Karli Postel, discovered suspicious text messages on his phone—details of which were reported by Daily Mail—that exposed the affair, leading to a dramatic confrontation between all parties involved.

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