Kristin Cavallari And Mark Estes didn’t agree on what lay ahead for their future, a source reports Us weekly.

“As they began to take their relationship more seriously, issues began to surface,” the insider says. “They continued to have discussions about the future but did not see eye to eye. Kristin realized they had different opinions on their long-term goals.”

According to the source, Estes, 24, is “desperate to settle down and start a family” and has made his stance clear “from the start.” Although 37-year-old Cavallari wasn’t against the idea of ​​having more children, she was still happy with the state of her family. (The Laguna Beach Alum has three children, Camden, 11, Jaxon, 9, and Saylor, 8, with his ex-husband. Jay Cutler.)

“Kristin wasn’t sure if she was okay with having another baby,” the insider explains. “She was open to it but also felt very content with her life and her family. The age difference was a big factor, and the fact that they were at different stages of life was the deciding factor.”

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The source shares that Cavallari realized that the 13-year age gap with Estes “wasn’t going to work in the long run,” especially since she’s happy because she’s become more “independent.” Although Estes and Cavallari are no longer together, there is no animosity between the two.

“Kristin really liked Mark and enjoyed their time together, and there is no animosity between them,” the insider says Us. “They really had a lot of fun, but it ran its course. She is excited to now focus on herself, her business and her children.”

On Friday, September 27, another source confirmed this Us that Cavallari and Estes broke up after seven months of dating. The two started their relationship via Instagram in February with pictures from their romantic trip to Cabo San Lucas.

“He makes me happy 🤍,” Cavallari captioned a series of pictures of her and Estes at the time.

The following month, Cavallari shared that she and Estes first met in September 2023 after seeing him and his friends, who went by the name Montana Boyz, on TikTok.

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“In September I’m scrolling and I come across this boy band, I guess you could call them The Montana Boyz,” she said on her “Let’s Be Honest” podcast in March 2024. “So I go, ‘Holy shit, who are these guys?’ Because they are so hot. Especially this one, which I will refer to as “Montana.”

In the same episode, Cavallari addressed the age difference between her and Estes.

“Dating a 24-year-old wasn’t what I was looking for. This is something I never thought would ever happen at all,” Cavallari said. “I understand what it looks like to the outside world. I really do. I understand that. He’s not your typical 24-year-old.”

With reporting by Amanda Williams