Photo: John Wolfsohn/Getty ImagesCheryl Burkeis fine flying solo for now.TheDancing with the Starspro, 38, told PEOPLE being newly single “couldn’t have happened at a better time” as she arrived at Saturday’s 10th annual Gold Meets Golden event in Beverly Hills, Calif.She explained thatfinalizing her divorcefrom ex-husbandMatthew Lawrencelast September has been therapeutic. “It’s been really healing, honestly,” she said.She further clarified that she is not yet completely active in the dating pool. “I refuse to use dating apps. AndPatti ‘Millionaire Matchmaker’ Stanger, she’s working on it, but it’s not easy andI’m not in a rush.““I think I definitely have a lot of growing and evolving to do, and now…I have the time to really do that without the anxiety of a timeline,” Burke added. “It couldn’t have happened at a better time, because I’m ready for it now.“Burke admits she’s happy being single for a year, or even two. “I mean, I deserve it. I’ve always put everyone in front of me, so this is the first time I’m actually being selfish, but in a good way.“Alberto E. Rodriguez/GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“I feel at peace, at ease and I’m just excited,” said Burke. “I feel like I’ve been a reborn human being here on this planet because it’s so many changes, right? My career, my personal life. But I still have my dog.“The celebrity dancerwon custody of their shared dog, Ysabella, last month. “She’s been my rock,” she continued.RELATED VIDEO:DWTS’s Cheryl Burke Returns to Wedding Venue to ‘Reflect’ amid Divorce from Matthew LawrenceBurke noted of her furry friend, “It’s been really nice to just be with someone who may not have an opinion, but still is very opinionated. She definitely is. They say that your dog is like your owner, so it’s kind of scary.“Burke and theBoy Meets Worldalum, 42, met during the 2006Dancing with the Starsseason during which Lawrence’s brother Joey competed. They tied the knot in May 2019.
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Cheryl Burkeis fine flying solo for now.TheDancing with the Starspro, 38, told PEOPLE being newly single “couldn’t have happened at a better time” as she arrived at Saturday’s 10th annual Gold Meets Golden event in Beverly Hills, Calif.She explained thatfinalizing her divorcefrom ex-husbandMatthew Lawrencelast September has been therapeutic. “It’s been really healing, honestly,” she said.She further clarified that she is not yet completely active in the dating pool. “I refuse to use dating apps. AndPatti ‘Millionaire Matchmaker’ Stanger, she’s working on it, but it’s not easy andI’m not in a rush.““I think I definitely have a lot of growing and evolving to do, and now…I have the time to really do that without the anxiety of a timeline,” Burke added. “It couldn’t have happened at a better time, because I’m ready for it now.“Burke admits she’s happy being single for a year, or even two. “I mean, I deserve it. I’ve always put everyone in front of me, so this is the first time I’m actually being selfish, but in a good way.“Alberto E. Rodriguez/GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“I feel at peace, at ease and I’m just excited,” said Burke. “I feel like I’ve been a reborn human being here on this planet because it’s so many changes, right? My career, my personal life. But I still have my dog.“The celebrity dancerwon custody of their shared dog, Ysabella, last month. “She’s been my rock,” she continued.RELATED VIDEO:DWTS’s Cheryl Burke Returns to Wedding Venue to ‘Reflect’ amid Divorce from Matthew LawrenceBurke noted of her furry friend, “It’s been really nice to just be with someone who may not have an opinion, but still is very opinionated. She definitely is. They say that your dog is like your owner, so it’s kind of scary.“Burke and theBoy Meets Worldalum, 42, met during the 2006Dancing with the Starsseason during which Lawrence’s brother Joey competed. They tied the knot in May 2019.
Cheryl Burkeis fine flying solo for now.
TheDancing with the Starspro, 38, told PEOPLE being newly single “couldn’t have happened at a better time” as she arrived at Saturday’s 10th annual Gold Meets Golden event in Beverly Hills, Calif.
She explained thatfinalizing her divorcefrom ex-husbandMatthew Lawrencelast September has been therapeutic. “It’s been really healing, honestly,” she said.
She further clarified that she is not yet completely active in the dating pool. “I refuse to use dating apps. AndPatti ‘Millionaire Matchmaker’ Stanger, she’s working on it, but it’s not easy andI’m not in a rush.”
“I think I definitely have a lot of growing and evolving to do, and now…I have the time to really do that without the anxiety of a timeline,” Burke added. “It couldn’t have happened at a better time, because I’m ready for it now.”
Burke admits she’s happy being single for a year, or even two. “I mean, I deserve it. I’ve always put everyone in front of me, so this is the first time I’m actually being selfish, but in a good way.”
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Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“I feel at peace, at ease and I’m just excited,” said Burke. “I feel like I’ve been a reborn human being here on this planet because it’s so many changes, right? My career, my personal life. But I still have my dog.”
The celebrity dancerwon custody of their shared dog, Ysabella, last month. “She’s been my rock,” she continued.
RELATED VIDEO:DWTS’s Cheryl Burke Returns to Wedding Venue to ‘Reflect’ amid Divorce from Matthew Lawrence
Burke noted of her furry friend, “It’s been really nice to just be with someone who may not have an opinion, but still is very opinionated. She definitely is. They say that your dog is like your owner, so it’s kind of scary.”
Burke and theBoy Meets Worldalum, 42, met during the 2006Dancing with the Starsseason during which Lawrence’s brother Joey competed. They tied the knot in May 2019.
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