Honestly, trying to keep up with Kim Kardashian's love life in 2026 is like trying to track a hurricane with a paper map. One second she’s a "hopeless romantic" scouting for a new soulmate, and the next, she’s "done with men" because she’s too busy being a legal mogul and a full-time mom to four kids who, let's be real, probably run the house.
There is a lot of noise out there. If you’ve scrolled through your feed lately, you’ve probably seen the headlines. Some say she’s secretly seeing a tattooed rockstar. Others claim she’s sworn off dating for good after a brutal 2025.
So, who is Kim Kardashian dating right now? The short answer? Nobody officially. But the long answer is way more complicated and involves a "worst year ever," a failed bar exam, and a very interesting rumor involving a country-crossover star that just won't die.
The Single Life (And Why She Might Stay There)
According to the latest reports from insiders close to the family—the kind of people who actually talk to Page Six and The Daily Mail—Kim is starting 2026 with a "no interest in men" policy.
She reportedly feels "defeated."
Think about it. 2025 was apparently a total grind for her. Between the constant, public friction of co-parenting with Kanye West and the "massive blow to her ego" after failing the California bar exam, she’s supposedly hit a wall. She even cried about it in a December episode of The Kardashians, mentioning a back injury that felt like a metaphor for her whole life. "I've hit a wall," she said. "Every time I think I get to another step, something pulls me back."
When you're raising North (now 12), Saint (10), Chicago (7), and Psalm (6) basically full-time, while running a multi-billion dollar empire like SKIMS, where do you even fit a boyfriend? You don't. Or at least, she’s saying she doesn't.
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The Post Malone "Secret Romance" Rumor
Wait.
Before we declare her the patron saint of singlehood, we have to talk about the Austin Post—aka Post Malone—elephant in the room. Back in late 2025, reports started swirling that Kim was "secretly dating" the rapper after he starred in a SKIMS men's campaign.
The narrative was juicy:
- They bonded over being co-parents.
- Kim was "captivated" by how real and unfazed he is by Hollywood.
- Travis Barker (Kourtney’s husband) supposedly gave them his blessing.
Is it true? Neither of them has confirmed a thing. Some insiders say it’s just an "easy friendship" that turned playful, while others insist Kim is keeping it under wraps because she’s tired of her relationships becoming season-long plot points for Hulu. If they are a thing, they are doing a world-class job of staying off the paparazzi's radar.
What Happened to the Others?
If you're still wondering about the guys from her "recent" past, here's the quick reality check on where those stands:
Odell Beckham Jr. (OBJ)
This was the big one through 2023 and early 2024. They were spotted at the Vanity Fair Oscars party, touching and flirting, but it never went "Instagram official." By April 2024, it was officially over. It just "fizzled out." No drama, no diss tracks—just two busy people moving in different directions.
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The "Mystery Man"
In late 2024 and early 2025, Kim teased on her show that she was seeing someone "not famous" and keeping it "under wraps." She told Us Weekly she wanted her next guy to be a non-celebrity. But like most "mystery men" in the Kardashian cinematic universe, he seems to have vanished into the background or was never quite as serious as the teaser trailers made him out to be.
Pete Davidson
Ancient history. That nine-month whirlwind ended in 2022. They’re still on good terms, but that ship hasn't just sailed; it’s docked in another country and started a new life.
The Struggle of "Having It All"
It’s easy to look at Kim and think she has a line of suitors out the door. She probably does. But finding a man who fits into a life that includes four kids, a billion-dollar company, a law degree pursuit, and a constant 24/7 security detail? That’s a tall order.
An insider recently told the Daily Mail that Kim feels like finding someone who can meet her in the middle is "nearly impossible." She’s more set in her ways now at 45. She’s not just looking for a date; she’s looking for someone who can handle the Kanye-sized shadow that still looms over her personal life.
Speaking of Kanye, the co-parenting situation sounds like it's at an all-time low. Kim recently admitted on the Call Her Daddy podcast that she’s basically doing it all herself. When you’re "exhausted" from just being a mom, the idea of getting dressed up for a date might actually sound like a nightmare.
Why Kim's Kids Are Her Real Dating Coaches
Interestingly, her kids are the ones with the most opinions on who she should date. On The Tonight Show, Kim laughed about how Saint and North make lists of potential boyfriends for her.
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- Saint's picks: He wants her with a soccer player or a basketball player. (Standard 10-year-old logic).
- The older kids' picks: They apparently want her to date a streamer.
Kim’s response? "If you only knew."
The Verdict for 2026
As of January 2026, Kim Kardashian is officially single, even if the Post Malone rumors continue to simmer in the background. She is prioritizing her "worst year" recovery, focusing on her kids, and trying to finally pass that bar exam.
She hasn't given up on love—she’s a self-proclaimed "hopeless romantic"—but she’s clearly stopped chasing it.
Next Steps for the Curious:
- Watch the New Season: If there is a "mystery man" or a secret Austin Post connection, the next season of The Kardashians on Hulu is where the breadcrumbs will be dropped.
- Check SKIMS Campaigns: Kim has a habit of "working" with her interests. If a certain someone appears in another campaign, pay attention.
- Ignore the "Engagement" Clickbait: Unless it comes from Kim’s own Instagram or a verified source like People, 90% of the "Kim is getting married" headlines you see are just AI-generated noise.
The truth is, Kim is currently in her "Boss Mom" era, and any man who wants to join that circus has to be okay with being the second (or fifth) priority.