The Sewing Down South founder opened up about his romance with Paige DeSorbo after Shep Rose detailed his own relationship issues with Sienna Evans.
Craig Conover is feeling a bit of déja vu.
On Southern Charm, Shep Rose recently revealed that his girlfriend, Sienna Evans, hasn't been the most communicative since they started dating, once going two whole days without texting him after she returned from a trip to Africa. And though Craig was dating Summer House's Paige DeSorbo at the time, he couldn't help but feel for his friend, having gone through the same rollercoaster of emotions at the start of his relationship.
Craig Conover Talks Relationship "Insecurity"
"You shouldn't have to force someone into liking you. If the person likes you, they'll make time for you. It's an insecurity that I've dealt with because Paige is so busy. Her career is one of her biggest priorities and I've had to learn how to exist in that world," he said in a preview clip for Southern Charm Season 10, Episode 10.
Craig has been able to move past those initial concerns, but he acknowledged that it's difficult when you're in the thick of it. "She's not really texting him back much, which is a s----y feeling," he told Paige and Madison LeCroy over FaceTime.
Nonetheless, Shep was still planning a group trip to visit Sienna in the Bahamas, though Madison thought they were going to witness "Shep get dumped" on their vacation.
Madison thinks Shep is not in love with Sienna
Based on everything that was said, Paige and Madison thought the relationship wasn't meant to last — and they weren't wrong, as Shep and Sienna have indeed split since filming on Season 10 wrapped.
"She's not that into you. That's the deal," Madison said.
Madison noted in her confessional that Shep was living in a "fantasy" and that he might proclaim to be in love with the model, but i was likely not true. Rather, she thought he was in love with Sienna's looks.
"I mean, she's stunning. I get it," she added.
Paige and Craig are officially over — but it wasn't mutual
Sadly, although Craig was able to get past any insecurity, the pair's relationship is officially over after dating for three years. Paige announced the split on the December 30 episode of her and Hannah Berner's podcast, Giggly Squad, saying that it was a mutual decision and they wished the best for each other.
"It's really just two people growing and changing and things that they want in their lives changing," she said of the reason for their breakup.
However, Craig has since spoken out, stating that it wasn't mutual and he wanted the relationship to work. What's more, he was planning on proposing to her, as revealed in Season 10, Episode 9 of Southern Charm.
Fans can see more about Craig's plans for the future when new episodes of Southern Charm air Thursdays at 8/7c and the next day on Peacock. Catch up on the Bravo App.
