Porsha Williamsis engaged and her fiancé may be a familiar face toThe Real Housewives of Atlantaviewers.
The Bravo reality star, 39,confirmed her relationshipwith Simon Guobadia — the ex of Williams’RHOAcostar Falynn Guobadia — in an Instagram post on Monday.
“Our relationship began a month ago—yes we are crazy in love,” she wrote alongside a selfie with Simon. “I know it’s fast but we are living life each day to its fullest. I choose happiness every morning and every night. Tuning out all negative energy and only focused on positive wishes. He makes me so happy and to me, that is what matters most.”
While she stopped short of announcing her engagement, Simon later confirmed the pair were indeed engaged after a month of dating.
“I asked her to marry me because we checked ALL of each other’s boxes, and then some,” the entrepreneur wroteon Instagram.
His estranged wife Falynn, 31,announced her split from Simonafter two years of marriage last month. In an Instagram Story post shared on April 22, Falynn wrote that the “mutual decision was not made lightly” and she and Simon “are deeply thankful for the impact we have made in each other’s lives, as well as the bonds formed with each other’s children.”
Simon and Faylnn Guobadia.Faylnn Guobadia/Instagram
Addressing her new relationship, Porsha wrote on her Instagram post, “For all of you that need facts, I get the optics but Simon filed for divorce from a previous marriage in January.”
“I had nothing to do with their divorce filing. That’s between the two of them,” she continued. “Falynn and I are not friends, and Simon’s divorce has been settled. Our relationship is a positive, loving step forward in everybody’s lives.”
The divorce has not yet been finalized but the Guobadias have reached a settlement agreement.
“Two black men stepping up and being amazing people-let’s praise them!!!!” she wrote.
Added Williams, “It’s truly a beautiful moment in my life & we cannot wait to spend the rest of our lives together. xoxo P #LoveWins.”
(from left to right) Simon Guobadia, Porsha Williams and Dennis McKinley.Porsha Williams/instagram
Williams' post comes just a day after she was photographed wearing a massive sparkler on her wedding ring finger.
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In photos shared on her Instagram in honor of Mother’s Day, the actress can be seen wearing a large ring on her left hand as she poses with Simon and McKinley.
In his post announcing their engagement, Simon thanked friends and family for their support and shared a close-up image of the enormous emerald cut diamond engagement ring.
“Getting married again was never a question in my mind, but when,” Simon wrote but added he did “not expect to be blessed with a mate so soon.”
“The interesting thing about life is that it is an individual journey. Porsha and I, with the support of our loved ones have chosen to travel together as one and spread love and positivity to our community which is in desperate need of positive and healthy images of the best versions of ourselves.”
“We travel this road not lightly considering we have being [sic] in relationships that have thought us to want and do better for ourselves. I asked her to marry me because we checked ALL of each other’s boxes, and then some,” he continued.
“We have done the individual work to sustain a healthy relationship, and I stand next to her, proud that we found each other. What we have is what we wish every single one of you out there - happiness. So when I asked…she said yes. That is ALL that mattered. Thank you again for your love and support. Truly appreciated 🙏🏾#lovewins”
A rep for Williams did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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“MAZEL ❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏"Andy Cohencommented, whileThe Real Housewives of New Jersey’sMargaret Josephswrote, “Congrats!! So happy for you 🙌💃💕💋👧🏼.”
“Congrats P!“Nene Leakeswrote. “Always choose happiness first #LoveWins.”
source: people.com
