E! News reported that the star called the split “complicated” when a celebrity photographer encountered him outside the home improvement store in L.A on March 16. Asked how he was faring, Schwartz responded that he was “OK,” later adding, “Of course I’m sad, but, you know, we still love each other very much.”

The reality star said he’s been busy working to prepare for the opening of his and Bravo co-star Tom Sandoval‘s new bar. When asked about rumors that Sandoval had something to do with his and Maloney’s separation, Schwartz took full blame. “No, no that’s all on me,” he said. “I wish I had a scapegoat, but that’s all on me.”

“It’s complicated, obviously,” he said about the breakup. “But nothing in particular. You know, life, you know. It’s complicated.”

As for how the duo’s demise might affect VandSchwartz said, “I don’t know what the future of the show holds. I’m always optimistic, eternally. And yeah, I’m doing OK. I’m staying busy.”