Taylor Frankie Paul Embraces Change After Split from Dakota Mortensen

In a move signaling a fresh start, Taylor Frankie Paul, star of the reality series *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives*, has announced her decision to relocate following her recent breakup with Dakota Mortensen. The 31-year-old reality TV personality took to Instagram on June 2 to share a touching video featuring their 12-month-old son, Ever. In her post, she expressed gratitude for the joy her son brings amidst the changes in her life, stating, “Helping me pack for somewhere new… At least I got an angel out of it.” Taylor elaborated on her emotional journey in the accompanying caption, reflecting on the pain of her split. “If it took all this pain to just get him, I’d do it again,” she wrote, emphasizing her commitment to her son despite the challenges she faces. In the comments section, she clarified her reasons for moving, revealing that she is “processing pain” and desires a fresh start after her relationship with Dakota, 32, came to an end. The couple’s relationship has been under the spotlight since they began dating prior to the show’s premiere on Hulu. Their romance was complicated by Taylor’s previous marriage to Tate Paul, from whom she shares two children, Indy, 7, and Ocean, 4. Taylor’s split from Dakota has been a topic of interest for fans, particularly as they navigated co-parenting responsibilities after welcoming Ever. Recently, Dakota addressed rumors surrounding his personal life, specifically speculation about a potential pregnancy with another woman. In a TikTok video dated May 29, he clarified, “No babies on the way… I am not having a kid with anybody.” He emphasized that he has not been intimate with anyone since dating Taylor, countering claims made by some individuals on social media. Taylor also chimed in, expressing disbelief at the rumors, stating, “A girl claiming to be having his baby as I’m putting myself in timeout for actually being his bm [baby mama]. I think it’s a joke, I sure hope so.” The couple’s journey has been tumultuous, particularly as they attempted to co-parent while managing their breakup. Taylor has openly discussed the differences between her relationships, noting that her friendship with Dakota is still developing despite their recent separation. “We’ve obviously come a long way to navigate [co-parenting],” she shared in a May cover story with *Us Weekly*. “It’s different