Shivangi Sinha
Hulu’s ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ is where viewers first saw the relationship between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen unfold. The drama, turbulence, and chaos surrounding their romance have long been central to the show, and season 4 was no exception. Although the two are no longer together as a couple, their lives remain intertwined because of their shared parenting responsibilities. One of the biggest questions surrounding Taylor this season was whether she would finally be able to move on from Dakota and begin a new chapter in her life.
Taylor and Dakota Had Always Been a Tumultous Couple
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen first began their relationship in 2022, following her divorce from her former husband, Tate Paul. Early in their relationship, they experienced a difficult period when Taylor went through a pregnancy loss. In early 2023, their relationship faced another serious challenge when Dakota filed assault charges against her. However, just a few months later, the two reconciled. After the legal matters were settled, they moved forward together and eventually welcomed their child, Ever, who was born in March 2024. For a time, their co-parenting arrangement and relationship seemed to be going well. However, things took a turn when Taylor discovered that Dakota had allegedly cheated on her with a woman named Jenna. She learned about it in a painful way through an online post, and when she confronted Dakota, he was unable to deny it. Hurt by the betrayal, Taylor ended the relationship.
Despite the breakup, they remained connected because of their child, which meant they continued seeing each other regularly. There were several moments when Taylor struggled with her feelings and found herself drawn back to him. Her friends and family often encouraged her to keep her distance from Dakota, but since he was also part of the DadTok circle, avoiding him completely proved difficult. In season 4, as Taylor prepared to potentially join the cast of ‘The Bachelorette,’ her friends urged her to see it as an opportunity to move on from Dakota. Still, the situation remained complicated. When she later discovered that Dakota had gone on a date without telling her, she felt deeply hurt and angry. Shortly before she was set to leave, the two spent one last night together. Later, Dakota called her and admitted that he had been unfair to her. He encouraged her to pursue the life she wanted and said he did not want to stand in the way.
Taylor and Dakota Are Co-Pareting Their Son Without Being Romantically Involved
Taylor and Dakota have not been an official couple since 2025, and it appears that they have not reunited since then. In fact, the two seem to have removed many of the affectionate posts and photos they once shared about each other on social media. Over time, it became clear that both of them had struggled with happiness in the relationship, and there were moments when they returned to each other more out of familiarity or emotional dependence than genuine stability. Despite their breakup, their son remains the top priority for both of them. Because of co-parenting, their lives still intersect from time to time, but it does not appear that they have made any decision to rekindle their relationship romantically.
Instead, they seem focused on creating a stable environment for their child while maintaining separate personal lives. Taylor, meanwhile, has been filming a dating series and appears hopeful about finding love again. The experience seems to represent a fresh start for her, suggesting that she is ready to move forward and explore new possibilities. While it is always difficult to say what the future might hold, for now, it appears that Taylor and Dakota are leading separate lives and do not have plans to reunite as a couple.
Taylor is a Popular Digital Creator and Dakota is Running a Tiling Business
As the leader of the MomTok group, Taylor Frankie Paul has become one of the most recognizable faces of the community across various social media platforms. Her personal digital presence is especially strong, with millions of followers on Instagram who closely follow her life, content, and updates. With her appearance on ‘The Bachelorette’ season 22, Taylor has also introduced her reality TV journey to a wider audience. Despite the attention and scrutiny that comes with it, she continues to handle it gracefully while regularly sharing moments from her life and collaborations with fellow cast members. Her two other kids, Indy and Ocean, are her priority, and she makes sure that she is there for them at all costs.
Dakota Mortensen, known for his presence within the DadTok community, has also built his own professional path outside of social media. He owns Basin Tiling, a business that offers services in Idaho and Utah. While he maintains a public presence online, the role that defines him most is that of a father. Much of his content and daily life revolves around parenting and family and it shows the importance he places on being present and involved in his child’s life.
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