Olivia Attwood admits she is finally comfortable being alone after her split from Bradley Dack and says ‘when you’re in an unhappy relationship it’s the loneliest place to be’

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Olivia Attwood has discussed her past relationships, revealing she felt distant from her husband, Bradley Dack, before they unexpectedly separated.

The 34-year-old TV star recently announced her split from the footballer in a heartfelt message. Sources say the marriage ended because he broke her trust and went too far.

On Jamie Laing’s podcast, Great Company, Olivia revealed that she and her partner had a challenging year and needed to work hard to make things better. She shared this before announcing their separation.

The Love Island star recently shared that she used to jump from one unhappy relationship to another because she feared being by herself. However, she pointed out that being in an unhappy relationship can actually feel more isolating than being alone.

Olivia, still wearing her wedding ring on the show, discussed her marriage and shared that she’s always been honest about relationship struggles, explaining that many viewers could identify with the difficult year she and Brad experienced.

It’s common for young, career-focused couples, especially in demanding jobs, to start growing apart from each other.

It feels like a sensitive topic that people avoid discussing openly. But when I finally brought it up, I was surprised by how many people reached out to share their experiences.

Relationships require effort, but that doesn’t mean they should be exhausting. You need to actively contribute to make them work.

Olivia shared that she was feeling very happy when she made the recording, and she believes that’s because she finally felt in control of her life and her own happiness. She realized she’d spent many years being afraid of being alone.

Truly embracing who you are is one of the greatest strengths you can develop, because ultimately, you’re the only constant companion throughout your life’s journey.

I’ve found a lot of freedom in what I do, and it’s something I’ve really worked hard to achieve. Now, I truly enjoy it – maybe even a little too much!

She confessed that growing up, she feared being alone more than being in a bad relationship. For many years, during her late teens and twenties, she stayed in unhappy relationships because the thought of being by herself was even scarier.

I often moved from one relationship to the next without really finishing the previous one. I think I did that because I didn’t want to be alone.

I’ve realized something really tough about relationships: being with someone you’re not truly friends with, someone you don’t genuinely like as a person, is incredibly lonely. It’s actually more isolating than being alone. You’re physically with someone, but emotionally, you’re completely on your own.

Since their separation, Olivia hasn’t been seen wearing her wedding ring in public, but Brad continues to wear his.

Olivia and Bradley first crossed paths in 2015 at a nightclub. At the time, Olivia was working as a promotional model, and Bradley was a rising star in football, having recently been recognized as Gillingham FC’s Young Player of the Season.

Although the couple briefly broke up after three months, they got back together in 2017. Since then, Olivia’s career has flourished, but Bradley’s has seen less progress.

Olivia is now worth around £6 million, while Bradley’s net worth is approximately £5 million. Sources suggest this financial difference may have played a role in their breakup.

When they first started dating, he was the primary breadwinner due to his career as a footballer, but now she’s financially independent and self-sufficient.

‘She doesn’t need him at all anymore, she can be totally independent.’ 

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2026-02-11 12:50