Kristin Cavallari has unleashed a fiery critique against married men who secretly engage with her social media content. On the newest installment of her Let's Be Honest podcast, the 39-year-old former MTV star, who recently enjoyed a night out in Los Angeles, specifically targeted married individuals who 'like' her Instagram Stories while deliberately avoiding any public interactions on her main feed.
Instagram Behavior as a Dating Red Flag
During a Tuesday segment dedicated to identifying red flags in modern dating, Cavallari cautioned her audience to remain vigilant. She highlighted the suspicious pattern of 'the married men who are liking every story but not liking a feed post.' This distinction is crucial because likes on Instagram Stories are private and not visible to others, whereas likes on regular feed posts are publicly displayed for all followers to see.
A Specific Case of Covert Engagement
Cavallari detailed a particular instance involving a man whose profile picture prominently features his wife. 'There's one guy in particular who has his wife in his f***ing profile picture. He likes every single story I post – doesn't follow me, doesn't like my feed posts,' she revealed with evident frustration. The Uncommon James jewelry designer, known for sharing bikini-clad photos showcasing her toned physique, interpreted this behavior as a deliberate attempt to capture her attention without leaving a public trail.
Her reaction was unequivocal: 'I’m like, the only reason you’re doing that is to try and get my attention and to me, you’re a f***ing scumbag. I wish I could just call these people out or DM the wife and be like, "Here’s the activity that your husband is doing. Look at all these likes." You’re trash!'
Broader Observations on Social Media Etiquette
The mother-of-three expanded her commentary to offer general advice on relationships and social media boundaries. 'In a perfect world, ladies, we would get into a relationship and our guy would unfollow every random girl that they don’t know,' she mused. However, she clarified that simply following other women is 'not a big deal' and shouldn't be a source of stress. The real issue, she emphasized, lies in 'the liking of the pictures,' which she considers a significant red flag indicating inappropriate interest.
Cavallari noted that many of these covert engagers are verified athletes who are also married. 'A lot of them are athletes. And they don’t follow me either. But they’re verified and I see a lot of the verified activity. These guys are married,' she explained, underscoring the pattern of discreet interactions from high-profile individuals.
Reflections on Past Relationships and Personal Growth
Kristin's love life has been a subject of public fascination since her teenage years on MTV's Laguna Beach. Her romantic history includes relationships with Stephen Colletti, Brody Jenner, Justin Bobby, and Morgan Wallen, among others. She married former NFL star Jay Cutler in June 2013, and they divorced in 2020, sharing custody of their three children: sons Camden, 13, and Jaxon, 11, and daughter Saylor, 10.
In a March 2025 interview with Interview magazine, Cavallari described her co-parenting dynamic with Cutler as 'the ultimate test in life.' She further elaborated on their relationship during a December 2024 appearance on BunnyXO's Dumb Blonde podcast, criticizing her ex-husband for bringing 'zero f*****g consistency' to their marriage.
Recent Romance with Mark Estes
More recently, the former Laguna Beach star dated TikTok sensation Mark Estes from February to September 2024. Their relationship garnered significant media attention due to their age difference, with Estes, a 26-year-old member of the Montana Boyz, being over a decade younger than Cavallari.
On Tuesday's podcast episode, she reflected on this chapter, recalling advice she received: 'When I dated Mark, I remember someone said to me: you just do it until it doesn't bring you joy anymore.' Cavallari announced the split in October 2024, explaining her decision to end the relationship. 'He's been the best boyfriend I've ever had. I just know long-term he needs to experience life. He's young... I started to feel the age a little bit with life experience,' she shared.
The multihyphenate entrepreneur added: 'I look back when I was 24 and how much life has happened between then. Those are crucial years, those are formative years, they're when you find yourself and he needs to be able to do that.' This introspection highlights her evolving perspective on love, maturity, and the importance of personal growth in relationships.
