Hoda Kotb Talks About Her Dating Mistake

Hoda Kotb, the 60-year-old TV host, recently shared insights into her dating experiences following the end of her engagement to Joel Schiffman in 2022. During her appearance on *The Jamie Kern Lima Show*, which aired on August 20, Kotb discussed her realization about the type of partner she seeks. She emphasized the importance of spending her limited free time with someone who adds value to her life, stating, “you want to make sure that when you have it, you’re spending it with someone who is in the addition business of your life.” This isn’t the first time Kotb has opened up about her dating life. In a previous interview on *The Drew Barrymore Show* in May, she reflected on the various emotional and spiritual needs she hopes to fulfill in a partner. Kotb acknowledged that she has “a lot of buckets” she wants someone to fill, indicating a deeper understanding of her desires in relationships. She admitted that in the past, she often felt she wasn’t being her true self. Kotb has also expressed her newfound confidence in recognizing compatibility issues early on. She stated that if a date isn’t progressing well, she feels comfortable expressing her thoughts, saying, “I don’t mind being myself and being confident, and knowing what I want.” Additionally, she touched on the amicable nature of her breakup with Schiffman, highlighting that both parties are “great human beings” despite the relationship’s end.