Adrianne Curry once thought happily ever after meant marriage and babies — but after meeting her second husband, Matthew Rhode, she’s learned what true love really is.
Fresh off winning cycle 1 of America’s Next Top Model, Curry got engaged to Christopher Knight after meeting him on season 4 of Surreal Life in 2004 when she was only 23 years old. At the time, Knight, who’s best known for his portrayal of Peter Brady in The Brady Brunch, was 48.
Their relationship catapulted them into the spotlight, and the two went on to star in their own VH1 reality series, titled My Fair Brady, before eventually tying the knot in 2006. After five years of marriage and three seasons chronicling their rollercoaster relationship, Curry and Knight separated in May 2011 and filed for divorce soon after.
While she may have her regrets, Curry tells PEOPLE exclusively that she’s happy to have…