Ever wonder why Christina Anstead never the same after divorcing Tarek El Moussa?

That certainly couldn’t be more true forFlip or Flopstars Christina Anstead and Tarek El Moussa.

Indeed, there are many reasons why Anstead was never the same after divorcing El Moussa.

Christina Anstead at an event in California

“I’m very spiritual, and I believe in things happening for a reason,” she revealed.

And that she did.

And though she was able to cope with the feelings of loss, the divorce definitely changed her.

Christina Anstead at a Trend event, smiling

Plus, the fact that she was so open about what she went though is admirable.

Still, Anstead wasn’t the same after such a painful split, that’s for sure.

That is a lot.

Christina Anstead on the red carpet in 2017

Honestly, who could blame her for wanting a break every now and then?

To that end, Anstead found more independence when she launched herownHGTV series,Christina on the Coast.

“I’m really excited to do something on my own,” she said, according toUSA Today.

Christina Anstead and her kids

Anstead toldPeoplethat a lack of communication was a huge reason she and El Moussa ended things.

“We weren’t able to properly communicate anymore,” she said.

“It got to the point where we weren’t even driving to set together.”

Christina Anstead at a Disney premier

“I’m like that with everyone now,” she said.

“If something is on my mind, you’re gonna know.

Anstead has changed the way she sees communication, and it’s everything to her.

Christina Anstead and her kids in matching pajamas

In anInstagrampost, Anstead wrote how she has learned to deal with so much change.

“I never thought I would have one divorce let alone two,” she explained.

“I never thought I would have 2 baby daddies but sometimes life throws us curve balls.

Christina Anstead

“I’m healthier than I’ve ever been,” he said in an interview withE!

“I survived cancer twice.

“I’m messy, I’m real and I’m working on healing,” she wrote.

Christina Anstead and kids

She couldn’t have said it any better.

Even when it comes to her second marriage to Ant Anstead, she’s not looking back.

“I have remained silent while holding on to hope.”

Christina Anstead and Tarek El Moussa

However, a source toldE!

Newsthat Christina felt differently.

“She is moving forward and has no plans for reconciling with Ant,” the source explained.

Christina Anstead

Then, after they got divorced, there were just more problems for Anstead to deal with.

In an interview withGood Housekeeping,Anstead revealed that she refused to dwell on the negative.

“I only want to talk about positive stuff.

Christina Anstead

Anstead added that she was content with things at the moment.

“I feel very happy, calm and clear.

It’s my life and it’s wide open,” she stated.

Christina Anstead

A positive mindset truly can change things, something Anstead has learned since her divorce from El Moussa.

However, Anstead decided to adjust a few things and practically start her life over instead.

And as difficult as that might sound, she truly enjoyed it.

Christina Anstead

In an interview withET Canada,Anstead explained that she “thought of this year like a rebuild.”

“So I’m starting from scratch,” she continued.

Additionally, Anstead spilled some tea on how El Moussa felt about her then-boyfriend, businessman Doug Spedding.

Christina Anstead

“Doug was very successful, and Tarek had some jealously toward Doug,” she said.

“And I don’t care if it’s out there.

It’s true.”