Since then, the professional athletes have had two children together, tying the knot in 2022.

“But publicly, because things are happening so quickly and so publicly, I have to protect myself.

That’s really all that is.

Brittany Mahomes on the field before an NFL game

The love is still there.”

“I still love my KC people and my KC community so much,” she said.

“But for me in my life, I have to move forward and everyone has to respect that.

Kayla Nicole and Brittany Mahomes posing together at a birthday party

“Friendship breakups are tough,” she wrote (via theDaily Mail).

“Give yourself time and permission to grieve because losing that bond can be heartbreaking.

But also, acknowledge the bounty and beauty of friendships that you still have.

Kayla Nicole at the Kids Choice Awards in 2018

The advice makes a lot of sense coming from the internet personality.