Christina and Tarek El Moussa's split may have been a shocking story to the fans, but it didn't come as a surprise to people who are close to them.
The couple has revealed that although they have split up, they haven't begun their divorce proceedings yet. They want to continue working together.
"We plan to continue working together in front of the camera," they said while revealing that they've been working together for the past five years. They said they decided to separate while they reevaluate the next steps in their marriage life. They believed this was in the best interests of the children and the best way to determine a path forward.
The couple has been dating even after their separation, but neither of them is ready to announce anything in terms of an another relationship.
The HGTV stars also confirmed that Christina's 911 call about Tarek's suicide attempt was just a simple misunderstanding, "His intentions were misread. Once the police were there it was determined that he had no negative intentions towards himself or anyone else."
The couple tried to work out their issues in the past through therapy and counseling but were unsuccessful. Now, Tarek's family insiders reveal that wasn't a surprise since in a lot of ways they just seemed "wildly incompatible."
Christina has Champagne likes and Tarek has beer-from-a-can like. That was okay for a while when all they could afford was a canned beer. Back then, they were on the same page, working together to make it and to do the best with what they had.
Reports suggest she didn't expect to become a TV star, but she wanted to enjoy their combined success and build their brand together, blaming Flip or Flop for their marriage fail.
