Why Did Taylor Frankie Paul & Boyfriend Dakota Mortensen Break Up?

Taylor Frankie Paul is at the center of major reality TV headlines in 2026.The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star was previously set to lead Season 22 of The Bachelorette, but those plans changed after a domestic violence incident involving her and ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen in late February 2026, which sparked a police investigation and widespread scrutiny.

The fallout has not only impacted her role in reality TV but also renewed interest in her past relationships, including her split from Mortensen.After Season 1 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives ended on a cliffhanger, Taylor revealed at the start of Season 2, “Right after Ever was born, Dakota and I were living together and in bliss with our new baby, and I was even considering engagement.

And then, I learned that he was lying this entire time.” In case you haven’t kept up with the Mormon Wives drama, we’re breaking it all down for you here.Who Is Taylor Frankie Paul’s Ex-Husband? Taylor was previously married to ex-husband Tate Paul from 2016 until they split in 2022 following her #MomTok scandal when she revealed their agreement to engage in “soft swinging.” What Does ‘Soft Swinging’ Mean? The term “soft swinging” refers to consensual non-monogamous hookups with other people’s partners.

“For Tate and I, I think it’s best that we separate and divorce, and kind of find ourselves and find what makes us happy, start fresh,” Taylor previously said when she and Tate decided to divorce.“I think there’s been a lot of evil around us and we’ve participated in, obviously… And I think we need a fresh start and to kind of wake up.

This was a good wake up call for us and our entire friend group.” Who Is Taylor Frankie Paul’s Ex-Boyfriend? After she and Tate divorced, Taylor started dating Dakota in 2022.They had an on-and-off relationship and ran into a major issue in 2023 following an argument.

At the time, Taylor was arrested and booked for aggrava...