Although there had been subtle hints that Dylan Dreyer and Brian Fichera’s marriage was on the rocks, her revelation in July 2025 still took many by surprise. Initially, photos of Dreyer and her former husband painted the picture of a happy couple, but appearances can be deceiving. Beneath the surface, the NBC News meteorologist and Fichera were grappling with substantial issues. Interestingly, since their split, the two have found a way to get along better than before.
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Upon deciding to part ways, Dreyer and Fichera made a commitment to prioritize their sons—Calvin, Oliver, and Rusty—above all else. This dedication has allowed them to maintain a strong friendship. Once they acknowledged the irreparable cracks in their marriage, they were able to move forward. “We’ve redefined our relationship,” Dreyer shared on “Today with Jenna & Friends” in November 2025. “We’re no longer husband and wife, and those broken pieces—I don’t hold them against him. We’ve come to terms with their permanence.”
Freed from the burden of mending their marital bond, Dreyer and Fichera discovered a newfound appreciation for one another. “I no longer get upset about the things that used to bother me because, like any friend, you offer more grace when there isn’t a marital tie,” Dreyer explained. By releasing expectations, they have managed to coexist peacefully and remain supportive co-parents.
Following their separation, a source close to the couple confirmed they would stay close-knit. “Dylan and Brian continue to be best friends and are devoted to co-parenting their three children,” the insider revealed to People in July 2025. Their actions have consistently backed up these words, as Fichera frequently joins Dreyer and the kids for dinner. They even celebrated their first Thanksgiving post-separation together as a family.
“I want their father to be a constant presence in their lives. They need both a mother and a father, and we’re committed to providing that dynamic,” Dreyer emphasized on “Today with Jenna & Friends.” It’s important to them that their sons see no animosity between their parents. Dreyer recounted asking Calvin what he thought a family was, to which he replied, “It’s a group of people that love each other.” She assured him, “That’s exactly what we are, and we will always be that for you.”
Dylan Dreyer and her ex-husband still have dinner together most nights
When Dylan Dreyer and Brian Fichera separated, an anonymous source assured they would remain close. “Dylan and Brian remain best friends, and they are committed to coparenting and putting their three children first,” the insider told People in July 2025. In the months that followed, they proved they walked the walk. Despite not being a couple, Fichera has dinner with Dreyer and their kids more often than not. They also celebrated their first Thanksgiving after separating as a family.
“I want their dad in their life. They need that. They need both the dynamic of a mother and a father, and we’re providing that to them in the best way possible,” Dreyer told “Today with Jenna & Friends.” They especially want their sons to know there’s no bad blood between their parents. “I asked Calvin, ‘What do you think a family is?’ And he said, ‘It’s a group of people that love each other.’ And I said, ‘That’s what we are, and we will always be that for you,’” she said.
But navigating such changes in her personal life while trying to maintain a sense of security for her children hasn’t always been easy. Dreyer had mixed feelings about moving out of their New York City apartment to the suburbs, for instance. “This room holds a lot of memories and I thank God every day for each and every one of them,” Dreyer captioned an October 2025 Instagram post. Despite these hardships, Dryer and Fichera were able to keep their promise to always put their children first.