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How Is ’90 Day Fiancé’ Star Molly Coping After Luis Split? ‘I’ve Never Felt More Liberated’

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May 22, 2019 5:46 pm·

By Samantha Benitz

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Life goes on! Molly Hopkins and her ex-husband, Luis Mendez, finalized their divorce back in May 2018, and the reality star gave an update about how she’s doing post-split in new episodes of 90 Day Fiancé: What Now? The TLC reality star opened up about their relationship, which was tumultuous at times, and revealed that at one point she finally said, “I can’t do this anymore.” Molly and Luis have now been divorced for a year and she confessed that she’s never felt “more liberated.” Scroll through the gallery to get all of the latest details about how she is moving on.

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Tension at Home

In the first episode, Molly, 43, discusses one of her heated arguments with Luis. The reality star addressed how she didn’t like the way he treated her kids, Olivia and Kensley.

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Big Changes

When she allowed Luis to return home after the dispute, Olivia felt Molly was being “weak,” so she left. Now that Molly and Luis are no longer together, Olivia has moved back in.

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Fresh Start

Molly’s best friend and business partner, Cynthia, recently helped rid her home of anything that reminded her of Luis. “I finally decided to just purge and get rid of a ton of stuff,” Molly said.

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New Reality

In the wake of their breakup, Cynthia revealed that Molly totally “changed for the better.” The reality star’s BFF also said she’s getting “back on track.”

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Flash to the Past

“I don’t really reminisce about my time with Luis, but I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t emotional for me,” Molly later admitted in the confessional. “I was committed to the love. I was committed to the relationship.”

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Moving On

Molly never wanted to be a divorcee, but she knew splitting would be the right decision. As fans may recall, Luis remarried in September 2018, surrounded by his friends and family.

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Finding Out

When Cynthia addressed how Luis was posting photos of his new wife online, Molly said she wishes them “the best.” The reality star revealed that she learned Luis was remarried when she went to a luncheon with her friend and saw the pics of their nuptials.

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Sharing Her Thoughts

Molly said she felt like Luis knew his bride before, which didn’t sit well with her. “You should have come here on her money. Let her pay for you. Not me,” she shared.

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Bright Future

In order to move on, the reality star decided to get rid of the wedding dress she never wore. Molly said this clean out would allow her to “create space for all of the goodness that’s about to happen” in her life.

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Bonding Time

Molly even gave an update on her relationship with Olivia, revealing that it’s “better than it’s ever been” and Olivia said her mom is “a lot more understanding.”

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Blushing Bride

As viewers may know, Luis has also found happiness with his new wife. “That was my wedding [on] Sept. 19,” Luis exclusively told In Touch. “I love this girl so much. She is so amazing.”

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Next Chapter

Even though he’s chosen to keep his new wife’s identity private, Luis had nothing but good things to say about her. “The most amazing part was meeting her because she changed all life to happiness,” he told In Touch.

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Making Strides

In recent months, Molly has dropped an impressive 40 pounds. Of course, she’s also been focusing on her lingerie business and raising her two kids, but that’s not all!

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Sparks Are Flying

The TLC star sparked a connection with a new man, calling him “fantastic” and smart. “[He has] a lot to bring to the table,” she said in April. “I’m pretty pumped about it.”

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Breakup Mantra

At the end of the What Now? episode, Molly said she was in a “good space” before falling for Luis, and she’s determined to get there again. “I can bend, but not break,” she added. Ain’t it the truth!