Porsha Williams and Dennis McKinley’s ongoing issues are still very much a part of their lives, as they co-parent their two-year-old daughter, Pilar Jhena McKinley. Their struggles are on full display in the reality show “Porsha’s Family Matters.” In a recently circulating clip from the show, the former couple engaged in a sit-down conversation where Porsha Williams expressed her desire for them to become “family.”
“Porsha’s Family Matters” is a spin-off of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” and follows Porsha Williams as she navigates her relationships with her ex-fiancé and the father of her child, Dennis McKinley, as well as her current fiancé, Simon Guobadia, and her family. In May 2021, it was announced that Williams was engaged to Guobadia after just one month of dating. At the time, she shared on Instagram that Simon and Dennis were getting along well and were committed to being respectful and supportive co-parents to their daughter, Pilar Jhena.
However, in a subsequent interview with PEOPLE TV a few months later, Porsha Williams revealed that while they were initially the “perfect, ideal co-parents” in the summer, things had become “difficult.” She acknowledged the challenges that come with blending families, as Simon was now part of their household, while Dennis had his own. Despite the difficulties, they remained focused on their daughter’s well-being and hoped things would eventually “cool and calm down.”
The television show “Porsha’s Family Matters” provides a glimpse into the dysfunction between Porsha Williams and Dennis McKinley, with multiple altercations and fights on display. The breaking point seemed to occur during a family retreat in Mexico, where it was suggested that Williams still had romantic feelings for McKinley. In the clip, Porsha acknowledges the need to address their current situation after the tumultuous trip.
Porsha explains her readiness to transition from a romantic relationship to a family dynamic, referring to McKinley as a brother. This statement seems to surprise McKinley, who questions her intentions and whether she is being honest with herself. Williams emphasizes her love and compassion for both McKinley and his mother, clarifying that her original plan for co-parenting was for them to remain like family.
In response to McKinley’s query about the focus of their conversation, Williams reiterates her co-parenting intentions, expressing her desire for her, McKinley, and his mother to continue being a family.