AceShowbiz - Nikki Garcia, the retired WWE star formerly known as Nikki Bella, is starting to find her way back to love after her public and messy split from Artem Chigvintsev. She shared her hopes for future during an appearance with her twin sister Brie on Kristin Cavallari's "Let's Be Honest" podcast live tour.

Cavallari, who has also navigated the complexities of divorce, asked Nikki if she was still open to love. Nikki responded, "I'm open to love and not marriage."

She admitted that while she could envision possibly marrying again, she has no desire to "sign paperwork again." Her perspective on marriage has undeniably been reshaped by her recent experiences.

Nikki and Artem's relationship took a dark turn in August 2024 when Artem was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. While the charges were later dropped, the incident led both parties to file for divorce and seek restraining orders against each other.

By November 2024, the duo settled their divorce out of court, with a mutual decision to drop the restraining orders and focus on co-parenting their 4-year-old son, Matteo.

Reflecting on the end of her relationship, Nikki revealed on her "The Nikki & Brie Show" podcast, "I've been heartbroken. You dream of having this family and you have this incredible love, and it just goes the other way. You go from having a great love story to having a terrible one."

Despite the pain, Nikki has found strength in her role as a mother, emphasizing that her main priority remains Matteo's well-being.

While Nikki is open to love, she maintained that it might not happen soon. She mentioned to Us Weekly, "I can definitely see myself falling in love again...I don't think it's going to be anytime soon."

Her focus is now on nurturing her self-worth and stability, ensuring she's in the right place before diving into a new relationship.

As she continues to heal, Nikki Garcia remains optimistic yet cautious about what the future holds when it comes to opening her heart again.