Khloé Kardashian Opens Up On Marriage And More Kids Amid Dating Phobia

Marriage is still on Khloé Kardashian's bucket list, and it is an important factor determining if she will have more kids.

"The Kardashians" star has revealed that despite her phobia for dating and rebuilding her romantic life, she desires to be a wife once again.

Khloé Kardashian, a mother of two kids, whom she shares with her ex, Tristan Thompson, has been low-key on matters of the heart ever since she and her ex split up. She was previously married to former NBA star Lamar Odom from 2009 to 2013.

Kardashian shared that she would want to be married before having more children. She, however, noted that she is unsure if she is ready to grow her family, as she is happy with her two kids, True and Tatum.

"I don't know if I have the bandwidth for a third, and I'm also not married, and I want to be married to have more kids," she explained on a recent episode of her "Khloé in Wonderland" podcast.

The mom of two told listeners that she was grateful for their close-knit family and thankful that her kids have a close relationship with their cousins. Still speaking on the podcast, she described her daughter, True's, relationship with the rest of the kids of the Kardashian-Jenner clan.

Just as Kardashian is with her famous siblings, she said that True and her cousins are so close, more like sisters rather than cousins. This comes shortly after she shared the past relationship experience that had left her scarred with a dating phobia.

After her relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Tristan Thompson, who notably cheated on her, causing major public scandals three times, Kardashian admitted that she is afraid to step back into the dating scene.

She shared that she has Sarmassophobia, which, according to Dr.Logy, is the fear of dating and relationships or anxiety associated with romantic or sexual situations, often stemming from a fear of intimacy or rejection. The phobia can be treated through different therapies and relaxation techniques. 

The mom of two told her sister, Kim, who was a guest on the episode, that she feels she has been out of touch with romance and is scared to walk out of her safe haven.

"It's a tough world out there for me. You know what? Now I feel like I've gone so long now. It's like so scary to get back in there. Like now I'm like, I feel so safe where I am," the podcaster explained before adding that she will most likely undergo therapy to get over it.

The Daily Mail reported that Thompson cheated on Kardashian first while she was pregnant with True, again in 2019 when he was seen kissing Jordyn Woods at a party, and again when he fathered a son with Maralee Nichols.

Beverly Hills psychologist Dr. Levine gave his input on Kardashian's condition from a professional standpoint. He explained that her fear of dating after her experience with Thompson and Odom was not far-fetched. 

"Having a fear of dating after being hurt many times in the past is quite normal," he said, adding that she needs time to heal.

Levine noted that people who have experienced multiple heartbreaks and failed relationships often shift focus to other areas of their life as they take time off love to heal. Areas like their career and parenting are most common rather than taking chances with another relationship. 

The Blast shared that the psychologist gave Kardashian some free advice to help her move on. He encouraged her to first identify the root of her fears, "She can ask herself what really holds her back. Is it the fear of being cheated on? The fear of being rejected? The fear of being vulnerable?"

Apart from self-assessment,  the Good American founder was advised to look into professional methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Therapy.

Kardashian disclosed her stance of having men in her bed, and the list of men allowed is streamlined to only her son, Tatum. She has made the personal decision to maintain celibacy for four years and counting.

She previously discussed this with her sisters on their Hulu reality show "The Kardashians," and not everyone was on her side. Kim urged her to consider dating again, while Kourtney thought it was best for her to remain single for the sake of her children.  

The business mogul has also opened up about her sex life on her podcast, where she shared that while she strives to keep her body in shape, she can't help but think of the reaction that would be on the face of whoever she decides to get intimate with after all these years.

The Blast shared that Kardashian admitted to still having hope of getting into sheets with someone one day.

Although the ex-lovers have parted ways, they remain actively in each other's lives, co-parenting True and Tatum. Many public sightings of them have fueled rumors that they might be getting back together, but Kardashian insists that chapter of her life is officially over.

The Blast reported that last Christmas, a fan commented under her post, warning that the basketballer was not going to change, and she should be careful, to which the mom of two replied that her priority is her kids after thanking the fan for their concern. 

She stressed that since they have children together, Thompson was always going to be a member of their family "forever," but it does not translate to having a relationship with him besides co-parenting. 

Kardashian also addressed the issue on her podcast last year, clarifying that the NBA star was not back in her life as anything more than her children's father.

Will Khloé Kardashian's desires come true?