Tori Spelling is seeking a ‘situationship’ after Dean McDermott split

Tori Spelling is sharing her view on marriage after her split from Dean McDermott: It’s “archaic.”

During the most recent episode of her podcast MisSPELLING, the Beverly Hills, 90210 star chatted with her producers about whether she would ever marry again. Her producers were sure she’d say yes, but Spelling is interested in a more modern approach to dating.

The actress is seeking a “monogamous situationship” where “you don’t have to be with them every night” or “move in with them” but “you’re not with anyone else.”

She added, “That would fit really nicely into my life because honestly, right now, I’m focused on my kids and I’m focused on work.”

Situationships have become more common among modern daters, although they can get sticky because of the lack of definition the relationships have. But in Spelling’s case, it seems like the perfect arrangement of affection without a major commitment.

“It just kind of goes with your time and freedom and they’re there,” she said. “Like with my five kids, I can’t imagine bringing a guy into this world. He would be like, ‘Ah!’ and run screaming. So while kids are still semi-young, maybe I find a monogamous situationship.”

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Spelling and McDermott split last year after 18 years of marriage. McDermott announced their separation in a now-deleted Instagram post uploaded in 2023.

“It’s with great sadness and a very very heavy heart that after 18 years together and 5 amazing children, that @torispelling and I have decided to go our separate ways, and start a new journey of our own,” the actor shared at the time. “We will continue to work together as loving parents and guide and love our children through this difficult time.”

Listen to the entire podcast below.