United Kingdom, Oct. 15 -- Brittany Cartwright couldn't see her relationship with Brandon Hanson "going anywhere long term".

The 36-year-old reality star recently announced that she'd ended her relationship with Brandon and Brittany feels "proud" of herself for having taken such a tough decision,

A source told Us Weekly: "The distance and obligations were too much for her and she didn't see it going anywhere long term.

"Brittany is really proud of herself for showing growth and knowing when things are done instead of trying to stick around and be unhappy."

Brittany - who has Cruz, four, with her estranged husband Jax Taylor - is said to be "focusing on her and Cruz's happiness right now".

The reality star recently announced her split...