What don’t you know about Christina Anstead and Tarek El Moussa’s relationship?

But, as fans know, that all came crashing down when the two separated and then divorced.

Specifically, while Anstead hadjustgraduated from college, El Moussa was already well-known in the real estate business.

Christina Anstead and Tarek El Moussa in black tie attire

Specifically, Anstead’s manager told her to meet El Moussa think of him as a mentor.

But beforeFliporFlop and even before they were married Anstead and El Moussa faced a ton of financial stress.

But it didn’t last long.

Tarek El Moussa in a black shirt

Additionally, Once they were able to finally start a romantic relationship, they moved pretty quickly.

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Um, hello gorgeous!

Christina Anstead and Tarek El Moussa in front of a green wall

But, El Moussa maintains that Anstead is the only reason they got the gig.

“All the pictures I sent were of her, not of me,” he revealed.

Clearly, El Moussa was smitten with Anstead and her wonderful features and wanted the world to know.

Christina Anstead and Tarek El Moussa standing back-to-back

“My dream car was always a Cadillac Escalade with big rims, like 26s,” Anstead explained.

And one day, El Moussa got her exactly that.

It was a total surprise for Anstead, and one that she’ll never forget.

Christina Anstead and Tarek El Moussa sitting on a couch

From there, their world exploded.

“I actually went to the doctor twice for it, and they said it’s nothing.

So, once I saw [the note], I was like, ‘You know what?

Christina Anstead and Tarek El Moussa speaking at an event

I need to get a second opinion,'” El Moussa toldPeople.

“It was a nightmare,” he continued.

“I can’t stay with my daughter for more than a few minutes at a time.”

Tarek El Moussa at Universal Studios in 2017

At least they got through it together.

But when shedidget pregnant, she was careful.

“I had to be super strict,” Anstead recalled.

Christina Anstead wearing a poncho

“I had to do one full week in bed.

We planned it during Christmas break so I wasn’t working.

We did everything we could to double-check this one worked.”

Christina Anstead and Tarek El Moussa presenting an award

And happily enough, it did work.

In anInstagrampost honoring Miller’s life, El Moussa wrote a heartfelt tribute.

“I just love you love you love you more than you know!”

Christina Anstead and Tarek El Moussa at a Christmas event

As if that wasn’t sad enough, Anstead also shared her sweet words for Miller onInstagram.

“You are so admired and respected by all who know you,” she wrote.

“God has a special place for you in Heaven.”

Christina Anstead and Tarek El Moussa with their crew

Ugh, if that doesn’t just break your heart than what does?

An anonymous source toldPeoplethat they’d always noticed how the pair was totally incompatible.

“She has champagne tastes, and he’s a beer-from-a-can kind of guy,” the insider revealed.

Christina Anstead and Tarek El Moussa with their children

And in the end, El Moussa allegedly couldn’t keep up with Anstead’s demands.

Whatever their situation was, if onlookers thought they didn’t belong together, it wasn’t good.

Specifically, El Moussa’s cancer diagnosis and treatment caused the couple to really fracture.

Christina Anstead and Tarek El Moussa holding mics

“Like any couple we had our share of issues,” Anstead explained toPeopleabout their separation.

“Tension between me and Tarek was high,” she added.

With as much on their plate, it’s not shocking that Anstead and El Moussa ended their relationship.

Christina Anstead and Tarek El Moussa’s children

During the height of their relationship issues, the pair remained committed to keeping their children out of it.

In their joint statement about the separation, Anstead and El Moussa explained their choices.

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Christina Anstead and Tarek El Moussa working together

“It was too soon for me,” Anstead admitted.

“I was overwhelmed.”