Craig Conover may dream of monogamy, but his current fling with Natalie Buffett seems more like a layover than a destination. The Southern Charm star, known for manifesting “homebody bliss” with a garden straight out of a Pinterest board, is apparently not planting roots with the jet-setting model.
Fresh off his breakup with Paige DeSorbo, Craig has become reality TV’s most eligible (and emotionally available) bachelor. And after Kristin Cavallari casually confirmed she once had a thing with him? Yeah—fans have been watching his love life like it’s a season finale.
Now, a source close to the Bravo star tells Us Weekly that things with Natalie “aren’t exclusive” and may have already fizzled. While Craig is “all in” and “loves being in a relationship,” Natalie reportedly isn’t about that settled-down life.
“She’s made it clear she can’t be tied down,” the insider revealed, adding that her travel-heavy lifestyle has left little room for commitment. “Craig really likes Natalie, but he’s received the message loud and clear.”
Despite the romantic mismatch, Craig isn’t sulking. He’s bouncing back stronger, putting himself out there, and open to love—just not the kind that has him waiting around.
“If the right person came along,” the source noted, “Craig would be in a relationship today.” But with Natalie? This one might be more of a moment than a milestone.
