Shekinah Jo, the bold and unapologetic star of Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta, has never shied away from being her true self, and her latest revelation about her love life proves that. She recently opened up about her relationship status and made it clear: she’s been single for years—not because she can’t get a man, but because most of these men just can’t handle her.
In an empowering and relatable statement, Shekinah shared how her independence and success have been a turnoff for many potential suitors. “When you make your own money and stand on your own two feet, a lot of dudes start feeling some type of way,” Shekinah explained. “Instead of being proud of you, they get jealous.”
It’s a harsh reality that many successful women face, and Shekinah is refusing to shrink herself to make anyone feel more comfortable. “I’ll be by myself before I do that,” she added, delivering a message of confidence that resonates with women everywhere. Her powerful words are a reminder that it’s essential to remain true to oneself and not let anyone dim your shine.
The celebrity world often places immense pressure on women to fit a certain mold, especially when it comes to relationships. The idea that a woman must ‘submit’ or ‘compromise’ her independence to be loved is a concept that Shekinah isn’t buying into. Instead, she proudly embraces her “boss energy,” celebrating her independence as a badge of honor. She’s built her own success and is clear that no man, regardless of how charming or wealthy he may be, will make her feel like she has to give that up.
Shekinah’s message speaks volumes to women who feel they must settle for less just to have a partner. It highlights the importance of self-respect and staying true to one’s own ambitions, values, and boundaries. In a world where women are often expected to prioritize relationships above personal growth, Shekinah’s refusal to shrink herself is a statement of strength and self-love.
Moreover, Shekinah’s perspective is one that challenges the traditional narrative of relationships. She advocates for being in a partnership where both parties are proud of each other’s achievements and are secure enough in their own lives to lift one another up. She’s not interested in a relationship where she’s made to feel smaller just to accommodate someone else’s insecurities.
Through her candid statements, Shekinah is reminding us all that being independent doesn’t mean being lonely, and being successful doesn’t mean sacrificing love. Instead, true love is about finding someone who supports and celebrates your greatness, without any feelings of jealousy or competition.
Her post about her love life and independence has quickly become a beacon of empowerment for many, proving that sometimes being alone is better than settling for less than you deserve. Shekinah’s message is clear: “You don’t need a partner to feel complete; you just need to be unapologetically you.”
Earlier this year, Todd Chrisley received a pardon from the President. However, Patricia Altschul is a tougher sell. Unlike POTUS, this Southern Charm star refuses to absolve Todd of his verbal crimes. Instead, this queen honey bee is standing ten wealthy toes down, adamant that Charleston is not a place for a “felon” like Todd.
Todd and Patricia are the reality feud I never saw coming. Their tiny tit for tat started after Todd’s release from prison. “During the [post-prison] press conference, I had stated that we are doing a hotel and it’s going to be near Charleston, South Carolina,” Todd explained. In response, Patricia said, “Well, there goes the neighborhood.”
Well, Todd did not like that. So, he made several jests about Patricia, which mainly focused on her older age and her finances. Overall, it was gross.
So, recently clapping back via Decider, Pat quipped, “He’s very irrelevant. I said four words—there goes the neighborhood — and he went on, and he did a whole program about me. It was just a comment in passing.” Nevertheless, Patricia stands by her original stance, saying, “We just don’t need any more felons in Charleston.”
Todd and his wife, Julie Chrisley, were indicted on charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit bank fraud, and conspiracy to defraud the United States back in 2019. They swore they were innocent. Yet, they were still found guilty. In all, The Chrisleys: Back to Reality stars received a combined 19 years in federal prison, but thanks to their pardons, they walked out of their prison cells for good in May of this year.
And now, Ms. Pat wants them to heed her words and not walk toward her in Charleston.
Southern Charm Season 11 premieres on November 19, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo. New episodes are available to stream the next day on Peacock, or Hayu in Canada, the UK, and Ireland.