Married At First Sight star Belinda Vickers announced her split from TV 'husband' Patrick Dwyer on Monday, after nine months of dating.

And on Thursday, the 29-year-old former saleswoman revealed the truth about their split, telling Who magazine 'it wasn't an easy decision' to make. 

She said: 'I hadn't been in a relationship before I got together with Pat but if something isn't right, I realised that it's better to make the call to end it sooner rather than later. It's been an incredibly difficult time though.'

Belinda explained that while the pair had always been a 'team', it became apparent they didn't have the same goals.

'We tried to work through it and talk about what we could do about our differences, but it gets to a point when you realise you have to cut your losses,' she said.

'It was family goals especially and timings that we didn't align on.'

The flame-haired reality star recently told Daily Mail Australia she was trying to keep herself distracted following their mutual decision to split.

'I have been keeping busy, seeing my friends and family. I am always focusing on the positives, as I am a naturally positive person,' she said.

Belinda went on to say she isn't ready to start dating again after splitting from Pat - her first ever boyfriend. 'Yes, definitely way too early for that,' she laughed.

Belinda and Patrick announced their split on Monday.

'We would like to address the rumours of our split and confirm we have gone our separate ways,' they said in matching statements on Instagram.

'We have enjoyed a relationship together for over nine months; however, we do not want the same things in love and life. We appreciate all the love and support we have received through our journey.'