Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray has broken her silence about her breakup with actor Sam Milby and confirmed that she is now dating again.

In an interview with Karen Davila, Gray opened up for the first time about what led to the end of their four-year relationship and canceled engagement.

“There was a part in our relationship [when] he realized he wasn’t ready to take it to that stage of commitment we thought we were on ’cause he had proposed. Months later (after he proposed to me), he realized he’s not yet ready. That was very hurtful for me,” she shared.

Gray admitted she was blindsided by the realization and tried to save the relationship.

“I was blindsided at the time and I really tried to make it work. I was willing to adjust ’cause maybe when you love someone, you’re willing to understand them. Pero it got to that point na at that age and after we’ve been through, kung ‘di ka pa rin sure, I think that’s an answer,” she said.

She eventually chose to walk away.

“I realized that I needed to choose myself in that moment, because I’ve given so much in trying to adjust… I don’t look down on myself at that moment because I did it because I love the person,” she added.

Gray revealed that the breakup deeply affected her and that she underwent therapy for two years.

“Now, I’m so much better. I went into therapy for two years, and I became so close with my core group — my friends, my family — in a way that I don’t think I had before. It’s just been a really healing journey. I feel like I came back home to myself. The version of me now, I’m the healthiest I’ve ever been,” she said.

She also spoke about her long-term hopes for marriage and family.

“As a woman, I want to have a family. I want to get married, and I’d love to be a mom someday. So, I really want a partner who values me and sees that future too. I [don’t want to] around for someone to figure out,” she declared.

Despite the heartbreak, Gray emphasized that she still believes in love.

“Absolutely! I definitely [still] believe in love. I think if you have a bad experience with a guy or two, you shouldn’t allow that to reframe or change how you see love. I think love is beautiful,” she said.

Gray confirmed that she is currently dating a non-showbiz personality, signaling a new chapter in her personal life after the highly publicized split.