AceShowbiz - Split but not divorce is tough. Amid his highly publicized separation from Kyle Richards, Mauricio Umansky keeps flaunting his romantic conquests. Apparently unfazed by his estranged wife's uncomfortable feeling, the luxury real estate broker was recently seen making out with a mystery female.

Umansky was photographed locking lips with a brunette woman at the iconic Chateau Marmont, a PDA that played out nearly under the noses of two of his estranged wife's close friends, Lisa Rinna and Erika Jayne.

An eyewitness provided a detailed recount of the night, revealing that Umansky was seen at a small round table with two female companions, but appearing particularly interested in one of them as the night progressed.

The eyewitness stated, "Mau and the girl were kissing for a long while, all the way through the bar emptying and the lights coming up." This scene unfolded while Rinna and Jayne reportedly happened to cross paths with them, making the encounter even more uncomfortable given the close ties within their social circle.

The episode at the Chateau Marmont wasn't the first of its kind. Mauricio's public escapades have been a recurring theme since officially announcing his separation from Richards in October 2023.

Paparazzi caught the real estate mogul and actress Nikita Kahn, sharing a kiss at a Mykonos airport, an occurrence that led Richards to remove "wife" from her Instagram bio.

The viral images prompted an emotional yet strained discussion between the two on a recent episode of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." "The photos really did say to me, 'He's moving on,' " Richards reflected on camera.

Meanwhile, Umansky told Richards he wasn't deliberately trying to show off his hookup, "You know that I would never want to do anything on purpose that would hurt you or the kids. I really am sorry for hurting you. I would never want to hurt you on purpose."

Although it's "hard to see," Richards acknowledged, "We are separated, and we're allowed to do what we want in this time. It's just strange." She added, "You can live in this la la land for as long as you want. But that was a hammer on the head saying, 'Hello, Kyle! He's moved on! It's okay. You're both entitled to live your lives!' "

Despite these incidents, neither Kyle Richards nor Mauricio Umansky has filed for divorce. This limbo status confuses not just the couple but also their fans and friends.

Richards blamed anxiety for their decision to hold off divorce, "Our relationship right now is that we're family. We're friends. We're great co-parents. I think we're both just kind of nervous and afraid of this next chapter so we've probably avoided it, honestly."

As the drama unfolds, this real-life soap opera keeps the Bravo-verse on edge, leaving many wondering whether these public displays of affection signify an embarrassing chapter or a crucial step toward self-emancipation for both Richards and Umansky.