Love on the Spectrum star Abbey Romeo's mom explains split with David after 5 years

The mother of Love on the Spectrum star Abbey Romeo has revealed why her daughter called it quits with David Isaacman after nearly five years.

Abbey and David met on series one of the popular Netflix show and dated for a period of half a decade before deciding to go their separate ways earlier this year.

The pair fell in love over their interest in Disney and safaris, but ultimately decided to separate as they wanted 'different things'.

A statement shared by the former couple to People read: "Abbey and David spent four and a half years together and truly value the time they shared and each other. At this point, they want different things and have decided to go their separate ways, but they remain friends wishing each other the best."

Abbey's mother, Christine, opened up on the TV stars' split in a recent YouTube video and explained how there was no dramatic bust-up after the pair decided to end their relationship.

Sitting alongside Abbey's cousin, Mary, Christine said: "There was no fight over engagements and rings being thrown around. I think people are missing the point on Abbey and David.

Christine and Mary spoke about Abbey's relationship with David (YouTube/Christine-Abbeysmom)

"David was happy in his way of doing life. And Abbey’s was different. And they found that out over this period of time."

While the Love on the Spectrum stars may now be separated, Christine looks back on the relationship with fond memories.

"I’m grateful for the time they had. It was a fabulous relationship," she continued.

"For anybody, a five-year relationship is a successful relationship. You learn so much, you grow so much."

Viewers of Love on the Spectrum will remember Abbey speaking openly about getting married, which Christine says was often misunderstood.

The mother continued: "Abbey would say she wanted to get married, which really meant, ‘I want to feel like a normal person in the world and do what they do in their relationships.'

"It was almost like having a party, not the idea of moving in together."

Abbey and David met on the first season of the Netflix show (Netflix)

Christine went on to say that Abbey and David did not discuss taking the next step and tying the knot during their close to five-year relationship.

There's certainly no bad blood following the conclusion of the relationship, with Christine saying her daughter has 'grown a ton' following this particular period in her life and she praised David for his role in that.

"That’s what relationships are," Christine added. "They help us grow and change.”