Former Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes is open to love while grieving her late husband Gregg Leakes.

In an exclusive interview with The Shade Room, Leakes confirmed that she was dating fashion designer Nyonisela Sioh. "We're dating! We're friends," she shared. Additionally, the reality star revealed that her late husband Gregg Leakes gave her his blessing to move on, following his passing. "I will love Gregg forever and ever! Grieving is hard! Even harder and depressing alone," said NeNe. "Gregg and I had a very tearful conversation before his passing. His words to me were, 'be happy,.  keep smiling and he who finds you, has found a good one.'"

According to People.com a source close to Nene says that she is open to the idea of marriage.

"Despite losing Gregg last year, she is really happy and in a great place as she begins starting this next chapter of her life," the source says.

They've also confirmed that Nene is in love and enjoying her time with Sioh. "Nene is totally into him, [Sioh]," the insider says. "He's wining and dining her. They're very much already in love."

We're happy to learn Nene is open to love and enjoying life while grieving her late husband. Life is very fragile.