Is Romance Ahead for Kim Richards?

Martin and Single Gary who? Kim Richards may have a new man in tow.

"There are definitely points in this season when I go through some personal stuff, but it's real life," the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star tells Wetpaint. "My kids are growing up, and they're moving away... [I'm dealing with] relationships, not just with the girls but with... gentlemen." Oh really, Kim?

The single mom didn't elaborate further on her man candy reference, but does promise, "You definitely see me come out of my shell." And clash with new co-star Brandi Glanville? In a preview for the upcoming season, Kim calls Eddie Cibrian's ex "a slut pig" (though in the same clip, Brandi did threaten to "f---ing kill" her).

"I think a lot of what you saw of me last year was very quiet, almost intimidated — well, maybe intimidated isn't the right word. And I was uncomfortable being around all the girls, and the cattiness and the fighting, and it overwhelmed me," Kim continues, explaining her transformation to Wetpaint. "I got stronger, and decided I was going to come back and show everybody who I really am... Nobody's messing with me, baby!"

Get ready – the new assertive Kim Richards makes her debut on September 5 when The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills returns for Season 2.

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