Hough expressed doubts about how others might perceive her motivations for dating Seacrest, fearing they believed she was only in it for personal benefits — including the kind of financial security often
associated with high-profile partnerships that involve shared hospital insurance plans, celebrity wellness contracts, or prenatal planning coverage.
This insecurity compelled Hough to adopt a role that often prioritized Seacrest’s happiness over her own needs and aspirations.
These emotional sacrifices, experts say, can contribute to long-term stress, often requiring chronic illness management or even therapy covered by mental health insurance.
She reflected on her previous relationships, including her marriage to Brooks Laich, questioning whether
she ever truly experienced love or if she simply loved the concept of being in love while molding herself to fit her partners — a pattern sometimes linked with emotional burnout and even relationship-related mental health diagnoses.
