Quick answer: RHONY season 16 newcomer Hailey Glassman described her relationship with her businessman husband as a “lavender marriage,” after revealing intimacy with women while happily married. Glassman also said the couple met at sailing camp and have known each other since her husband was 12.
Hailey Glassman’s lavender marriage is part of the relationship story she is sharing as a new cast member on The Real Housewives of New York City season 16. The 39-year-old described her marriage in those terms after previously revealing that she sleeps “with women intimately” while happily married to her businessman husband.
“I’m in a lavender marriage,” Glassman said in an interview published Sept. 7. Her remarks offered a glimpse into the couple’s relationship, alongside a personal detail about how far back their connection goes.
A connection that began at sailing camp
“We’ve known each other since he was 12 years old. We were neighbors in Martha’s Vineyard, and we met at sailing camp,” Glassman said. That childhood connection is the clearest piece of background she shared about her history with her husband.
Her husband is described as a businessman, but his name is not included in the available excerpt. Glassman’s comments focus instead on their longstanding connection and the language she uses to describe their marriage.
What her comments do—and don’t—explain
The available interview excerpt does not spell out the couple’s full agreement or explain precisely how Glassman defines “lavender marriage.” It also does not establish her husband’s sexuality, so the label alone should not be treated as an answer to that question.
For now, the verified details are limited: Glassman says she is happily married, has spoken about intimacy with women and shares a history with her husband that began long before her arrival on RHONY.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Hailey Glassman say about her marriage?
“I'm in a lavender marriage,” Hailey Glassman said in an interview published Sept. 7. Glassman had previously revealed that she sleeps “with women intimately” while happily married.
Who is Hailey Glassman's husband?
Hailey Glassman's husband is described as a businessman, but his name is not provided in the available excerpt. Glassman said they were neighbors in Martha's Vineyard and met at sailing camp.
Which season of RHONY is Hailey Glassman joining?
Hailey Glassman is a new cast member on The Real Housewives of New York City season 16.
