Boyfriends

Brad Salyn.
Richie dated Canadian music producer and entrepreneur Brad Salyn for several months in 2002. The two continue to be friends, with Salyn producing several tracks on Richie's upcoming debut album.

Adam Goldstein.

Richie dated club DJ Adam Goldstein, also known as DJ AM, since 2004. In February 2005, they became engaged, but they broke off the engagement December 7, 2005. They were seen together again in public in March 2006.

Brody Jenner.

In August 2006, Richie began dating Brody Jenner, a life-long family friend. According to US Weekly, Richie and Jenner split up in October 2006. Nicole posted an entry on her official MySpace blog to clear the air: "I know there are rumors regarding my “breakup” with Brody Jenner. The truth is, we were never really together. We hung out, and he’s a nice guy, but my heart was never in it. Anything further is just a cry for publicity."

Joel Madden.

Richie is currently dating Joel Madden of the band Good Charlotte. After months of speculation, Richie announced her pregnancy on July 31, 2007 in an interview with Diane Sawyer saying that she is nearly 4 months pregnant and Madden is the father. Nicole gave a birth 11th january 2008. That's a girl! And they named her Harlow Winter Kate Madden.