Cynthia Bailey‘s Ex-Husband Peter Thomas is Now 58 Years Old
Former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey has been married twice, with both of her marriages ending in divorce. Her first husband was Atlanta businessman Peter Thomas, who is now 58 years old as of 2022. After being together for 7 years, Cynthia and Peter split in 2016 and finalized their divorce in 2017.
A Look Back at Cynthia and Peter‘s Relationship Timeline
Cynthia Bailey first met Peter Thomas in 2009 when she was auditioning for RHOA. Peter, who owns restaurants and clubs in Atlanta, was 14 years older than Cynthia. After dating for a year, Cynthia and Peter got married in an elaborate ceremony in July 2010.
Cynthia was 42 years old at the time of their wedding, while Peter was 46. Despite their age difference, Cynthia always said Peter made her feel "protected and secure."
Cynthia and Peter would stay together as husband and wife for nearly 7 years. During that time, RHOA viewers got to see the ups and downs of their marriage each season. Some of the issues they faced included:
- Financial disagreements over Peter‘s struggling businesses
- Fertility struggles when Cynthia wanted to start a family
- Allegations of infidelity on Peter‘s part
- Tension with Peter and Cynthia‘s ex-husband Leon
- Peter feeling neglected as Cynthia focused on her career
However, they always seemed to make it work until final announcing their separation in 2016.
A Contentious Divorce
Fans who followed their relationship closely were not surprised when Cynthia and Peter revealed they were getting a divorce after 6 years of marriage.
While they claimed the split was amicable, tensions arose during the divorce process. There were disputes over alimony, with Peter claiming he couldn‘t afford what Cynthia asked for.
Cynthia did not hold back when describing the end of their marriage:
“Peter and I are separated. He lives in Charlotte, and I live in Atlanta. We are not together as a married couple — and we have not been for a while."
After the divorce was settled in 2017, Cynthia said she learned a lot from her first marriage to Peter.
Life After Divorce
Even though their marriage ultimately failed, Cynthia said she had no regrets about her relationship with Peter. In an interview after the divorce she shared:
“We spent a beautiful seven years together as husband and wife and created many cherished memories…I will always love and respect Peter as the father of my child and for the rest of my life. I’m looking forward to the next chapter of my life.”
Peter also spoke positively about Cynthia after their split:
“She‘s a great woman. She‘s an amazing woman, very smart. And I‘ll always love her."
Cynthia proved there were no hard feelings by attending the grand opening of Peter‘s new bar in Charlotte in 2021.
While they are no longer husband and wife, Cynthia and Peter have been able to maintain a friendship as they moved on after divorce.
Cynthia Re-Marries With 2nd Husband Mike Hill
After her marriage to Peter Thomas dissolved, Cynthia eventually found love again with television host Mike Hill.
Mike was born on August 22, 1970, making him 10 years younger than her ex Peter. Mike and Cynthia got married in an intimate ceremony in October 2020.
Sadly, this marriage also ended in divorce after just 2 years. Cynthia and Mike announced their split in October 2022.
It seems Cynthia has a pattern of choosing older men as partners, as both Peter and Mike were older than her. Perhaps age does not always equal maturity and stability in relationships.
Lessons Learned From Cynthia Bailey‘s Marriages
While fans were rooting for Cynthia to get her happy ending, her relationships unfortunately could not stand the test of time.
What can be learned from Cynthia‘s two failed marriages?
- Age differences don‘t always work long-term
- Lack of communication ruins relationships
- Real Housewives marriages struggle due to outside stress
I believe Cynthia chose partners who seemed financially stable and protective of her. However, issues arose when they felt neglected or insecure.
Ultimately, Cynthia handled her divorces with grace and maturity. I admire how she focuses on the positive memories. Her friendship with her ex Peter proves you can have a respectful relationship post-divorce.
Cynthia Bailey shows viewers that you can pick yourself up and learn from failed relationships. While she has had ups and downs in romance, I have no doubt this RHOA fan-favorite will find love again soon!