Taylor Frankie Paulâs love life has long been under the public microscope. First, she was a prominent âMomTokâ influencer and now she is a central figure in “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” Her relationship with Dakota Mortensen, which began in the aftermath of a headline-grabbing âsoft swingingâ scandal, has been marked by emotional highs, painful lows, and few quiet moments. With the second season of the Hulu reality show underway, fans are once again asking: Is Paul still with Mortenson?
How It All Started for ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Star Taylor Frankie Paul
Paul burst into the viral spotlight in June 2022 when she publicly admitted during a TikTok Live that she had engaged in a âsoft swingingâ arrangement with other couples. It was an agreement, she said, that included physical intimacy but not âgoing all the way.â At the time, she was married to Tate Paul, with whom she shares two children. The scandal caused a sensation online and led to the end of her marriage.
Not long after, she began teasing a new relationship in TikTok videos. In September 2022, Mortensen made his first on-screen appearance. Their relationship soon became a major storyline in her life and on the reality TV show.Â
Mortensen, a real estate agent and owner of Basin Tiling, had also previously appeared on NBCâs “The Island.” Despite speculation, both Paul and Mortenson have denied he was involved in the âsoft swingingâ incident that ended her marriage.
Are Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortenson Still Together?
Paul and Mortensenâs relationship has been anything but stable. The two first broke up in late 2022 following an ectopic pregnancy. She later revealed the emotional toll of the split, saying the six-month relationshipâs end hurt more than her six-year marriage. But by early 2023, the couple had reconciled.
In February 2023, Paul was charged with misdemeanor assault, criminal mischief, and domestic violence in the presence of a child. She eventually pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault. Despite the legal troubles, she and Mortensen stayed together and announced a pregnancy in September 2023. Their son, Ever True, was born in March 2024.
But by December 2024, breakup rumors had once again surfaced after the couple spent the holidays apart. In January 2025, she confirmed the split on her Instagram Stories and admitted that she was grieving.
âI cry every day,â she said. “That’s grief, let it through so it can pass and you can heal. The more you resist the pain coming through, the longer the suffering, learned this the hard way.”
The ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Star Is Moving Forward
Despite the pain, the “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star praised Mortensen in a birthday message, emphasizing their commitment to co-parenting.
Today, the former couple is no longer romantically involved. But, they remain connected as co-parents to Ever. On their sonâs first birthday in March 2025, they reunited to celebrate him, sharing warm sentiments and family photos. Paul also continues to co-parent her two older children with ex-husband Tate Paul.
Although Paul has said she’s not currently dating, she has been open about the challenges of healing after a breakup. In candid Instagram Q&As, she has described the âquiet after the chaosâ as one of the most challenging aspects of her new normal.
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” season 2 is currently streaming on Hulu.
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