Shooting Your Shot
The reality star chats about her approach to first dates and Tom Sandoval’s bartending skills.
Today, the 37-year-old looks back on those days fondly, and with a fresh perspective.
Tequila Katie’s fun now.
Her chaotic partying days may be a thing of the past, but tequilas still her favorite liquor.
Whats your go-to drink order on a first date?
Its always going to be tequila, so maybe a tequila espresso martini or tequila on the rocks.
Maybe its a little bit of club soda, or possibly a glass of red wine.
If we’re at a Mexican restaurant, Ill go margarita.
Do you have any rules when it comes to drinking on first dates?
You start talking about your ex or childhood trauma[laughs].
Whats your biggest dating ick?
There are a lot.
If they speak negatively or poorly about their ex or speak too much about them.
If they get too drunk.
Also if they talk about money or status in a way that they’re either bragging or seem insecure.
Do you talk about your divorce on a first date?
I want to be as upfront and truthful and not omit that information.
I have a go at only give as much information as necessary, and they can ask questions.
Has being on a TV show impacted your approach to dating?
They can Google me and there’s a lot of very intimate information they can find out.
I just think it’s weird when people aren’t truthful about it.
Whats it like dating again after being in a long-term relationship?
I’m proud of myself for being vulnerable and putting myself out there.
It’s not easy meeting people and dating because these days people are very into being very casual.
I’m just trying to enjoy the process.
Do you have any rules or boundaries when staying friends with an ex?
I don’t like to have bad blood.
For them to become this stranger to you feels odd to me.
Ariana is the most fun, silly drunk, but I’m wondering what I would call her.
What goes with Ariana?
She drinks either rose or vodka soda.
She’s a good time.
Has Tom Sandoval ever made you a good drink?
He likes to get creative and is into the showmanship of it all.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
