Photo: Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesNeNe Leakesis keeping herself open to love as she continues to mourn the death of her husband.TheReal Housewives of Atlantaalum, 54, lost husband Gregg Leakes in September. At the time, a family spokesperson confirmed that hedied “peacefully” at age 66following a battle with colon cancer.Since then, Leakes has embarked on a romance with fashion designerNyonisela Sioh— and a source tells PEOPLE she’s “absolutely open to marriage again.““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 insider says.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Nene and Gregg Leakes.Paul Marotta/GettyThe source also says Leakes' community has rallied around her since Gregg died.“She’s been leaning heavily on her girlfriends these last few months and when she’s not with Nyonisela, she’s with them whether it’s in Atlanta or other places,” the source says. “She really hasn’t been alone much.“And as for her budding relationship with Sioh, things seem to be going well. “Nene is totally into him,” the source says. “He’s wining and dining her. They’re very much already in love.“Leakes previously confirmed that she and Sioh are dating in an interview withThe Shade Roomin December, telling the outlet that Gregg gave her his blessing to see other people before he died.NeNe Leakes, Nyonisela Sioh.nene leakes/Instagram"I will love Gregg forever & ever! Grieving is hard! Even harder & depressing alone. 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,’ " she said.Sioh was pictured at Leakes' 54th birthday celebration on Dec. 15 and the duo were spottedholding handswhile leaving a Miami Beach restaurant a few days later.Since confirming the relationship, Leakes hasvacationed with Siohand frequently features her new beau on her Instagram Story. On Monday, sheshared several photosof him alongside a sweet message.“The way you love on me & take care of me…grateful!” she wrote.

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NeNe Leakesis keeping herself open to love as she continues to mourn the death of her husband.TheReal Housewives of Atlantaalum, 54, lost husband Gregg Leakes in September. At the time, a family spokesperson confirmed that hedied “peacefully” at age 66following a battle with colon cancer.Since then, Leakes has embarked on a romance with fashion designerNyonisela Sioh— and a source tells PEOPLE she’s “absolutely open to marriage again.““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 insider says.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Nene and Gregg Leakes.Paul Marotta/GettyThe source also says Leakes' community has rallied around her since Gregg died.“She’s been leaning heavily on her girlfriends these last few months and when she’s not with Nyonisela, she’s with them whether it’s in Atlanta or other places,” the source says. “She really hasn’t been alone much.“And as for her budding relationship with Sioh, things seem to be going well. “Nene is totally into him,” the source says. “He’s wining and dining her. They’re very much already in love.“Leakes previously confirmed that she and Sioh are dating in an interview withThe Shade Roomin December, telling the outlet that Gregg gave her his blessing to see other people before he died.NeNe Leakes, Nyonisela Sioh.nene leakes/Instagram"I will love Gregg forever & ever! Grieving is hard! Even harder & depressing alone. 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,’ " she said.Sioh was pictured at Leakes' 54th birthday celebration on Dec. 15 and the duo were spottedholding handswhile leaving a Miami Beach restaurant a few days later.Since confirming the relationship, Leakes hasvacationed with Siohand frequently features her new beau on her Instagram Story. On Monday, sheshared several photosof him alongside a sweet message.“The way you love on me & take care of me…grateful!” she wrote.

NeNe Leakesis keeping herself open to love as she continues to mourn the death of her husband.

TheReal Housewives of Atlantaalum, 54, lost husband Gregg Leakes in September. At the time, a family spokesperson confirmed that hedied “peacefully” at age 66following a battle with colon cancer.

Since then, Leakes has embarked on a romance with fashion designerNyonisela Sioh— and a source tells PEOPLE she’s “absolutely open to marriage again.”

“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 insider says.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Nene and Gregg Leakes.Paul Marotta/Getty

Nene and Gregg Leakes

The source also says Leakes' community has rallied around her since Gregg died.

“She’s been leaning heavily on her girlfriends these last few months and when she’s not with Nyonisela, she’s with them whether it’s in Atlanta or other places,” the source says. “She really hasn’t been alone much.”

And as for her budding relationship with Sioh, things seem to be going well. “Nene is totally into him,” the source says. “He’s wining and dining her. They’re very much already in love.”

Leakes previously confirmed that she and Sioh are dating in an interview withThe Shade Roomin December, telling the outlet that Gregg gave her his blessing to see other people before he died.

NeNe Leakes, Nyonisela Sioh.nene leakes/Instagram

nene leakes, Nyonisela Sioh

“I will love Gregg forever & ever! Grieving is hard! Even harder & depressing alone. 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,’ " she said.

Sioh was pictured at Leakes' 54th birthday celebration on Dec. 15 and the duo were spottedholding handswhile leaving a Miami Beach restaurant a few days later.

Since confirming the relationship, Leakes hasvacationed with Siohand frequently features her new beau on her Instagram Story. On Monday, sheshared several photosof him alongside a sweet message.

“The way you love on me & take care of me…grateful!” she wrote.

source: people.com