Julianne Hough’s divorce from Brooks Laich may have happened two years ago, but the emotional wounds are still healing. Despite the pain, Hough has been keeping busy with her professional life.

In recent interviews, Hough has been open about the difficulties she faced during her marriage and the lessons she learned from it.

But now that it’s been years since her marriage ended, how is her personal life faring?

Julianne Hough attends the The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024. (Photo Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)

The Brooks Laich and Julianne Hough Divorce Story

In December 2013, Julianne Hough began dating hockey player Brooks Laich.

The couple announced their engagement in August 2015. On July 8, 2017, Hough and Laich tied the knot.

However, in 2020, Hough and Laich separated. They attempted a reconciliation, but Hough’s divorce filing in November of that year signaled the end. In February 2022, the former couple finalized their divorce.

During an appearance on the “Armchair Expert” podcast, Hough reflected on the relationship, admitting she missed some red flags before they married.

She discussed how they never really lived together until after they were married and how the end of his career added to the stress of their early days of marriage.

The biggest blow came just a week after she asked for a separation in September 2019. Both of her dogs, Lexi and Harley, died.

“It was very tragic,” she said. “That was all kind of happening at the same time, and it was an unraveling.”

“Everything that I had ever known, that I had put in place for my control and my protection,” she added, “I had this marriage to this guy who represented more of a father figure to me, and while he was changing, I was changing.”

The combination of losses made Hough feel like her life was completely “uprooted.”

“I [felt like] I literally blew up my entire life, and I have nothing,” she said.

Julianne Hough speaks onstage during The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024. (Photo Credit: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)

Is Julianne Hough Dating After Her Divorce?

So, where does Julianne Hough stand now? In an interview with People, Hough shared her thoughts on love and relationships.

“Look, my heart is open,” Hough said, emphasizing that she feels “ready for whatever is right.”

She stressed that she won’t try “forcing” a relationship if she doesn’t feel a genuine connection. The 35-year-old added that she remains “open to what comes.”

The reason Hough isn’t rushing to date after her divorce is that she’s more than content with being single.

“I’m very happy,” she expressed. “So, it’s got to be something really special.”

When you’re having a great time living your life, you’ll seldom rush to change it. Depending upon your goals and mindset, 35 can be a great time to be single.

Julianne Hough attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024. (Photo Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Things seem amicable enough when it comes to Julianne Hough and her ex-husband. She and Brooks Laich were both part of a wedding party as recently as August 2023.

Laich was one of her brother Derek Hough’s groomsmen for his wedding to Hayley Erbert, Hough was a bridesmaid.

Perhaps part of the key of making exes work in a wedding party was the nature of their relationship during their marriage. They kept things positive when parting ways, but also were open about personal exploration during their time together.