Friday, November 13, 2026 - Phoebe Burgess has offered a candid insight into her personal life, revealing how living with her parents while raising her two children has affected her chances of finding love again. The 37-year-old Australian media personality, who separated from former NRL star Sam Burgess in 2019, admitted that dating has become increasingly complicated after seven years away from the relationship scene.
Speaking about her circumstances, Phoebe joked that her living arrangements, parenting responsibilities and limited free time do not exactly make her an attractive prospect on dating apps. She also admitted that finding someone compatible is difficult because, as she put it, "It is not a big pool."
Her comments come amid revelations about the financial sacrifices she has made as a single mother. Phoebe recently disclosed that her car is currently the only major asset she owns, explaining that much of her financial attention goes towards providing a comfortable and stable home for her children, Poppy, nine, and William, seven.
She currently lives with her parents at their country estate in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, describing the arrangement as partly necessary and partly a decision to give her children the environment she wants for them. She has also acknowledged that divorce had a significant financial and personal impact on her life, changing her career, family circumstances and future plans.
Despite the challenges, Phoebe has not completely closed the door on finding love again. She has admitted that she misses having a partner and someone to share life's important decisions with, but remains protective of the independence she has developed as a single mother.
Her new podcast, (Over)Share, alongside television personality Hannah Ferrier, is also giving her an opportunity to speak more openly about divorce, relationships, parenting and the realities of starting over. Her honesty resonates with conversations around single motherhood and financial independence, while showing that rebuilding life after a public separation does not always follow a predictable timeline.
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