Blog Post by Bachelor Star Susie Evans Thoughts on Clayton Echard Split
Bachelorette star Susie Evans has opened up about the aftermath of her split from Clayton Echard. She also hinted at why their romance didn’t last.
Susie Evans of The Baccalaureate has written a blog post about her split from Clayton Echard. The two reality stars announced their split at the end of September, via a joint statement on Instagram. Fans weren’t surprised by Susie and Clayton’s split, especially after their wild ride all season long. Even after reconciling, the couple never hid that the relationship did not go well.
Susie opened up about her breakup with Clayton in a blog post on her website, Susie was like. titled “Break Up Reflection”, was released on Monday, November 21, two months after the split was confirmed. The 29-year-old’s blog mostly reflected on what she learned in that time. The former Miss Virginia has repeatedly emphasized working on herself since enduring the public breakup. It also gave readers a glimpse into her state of mind towards the end of the relationship. Admitting it was there “quite a low place”, the stress of Susie and Clayton’s romance made people notice her “the brightness had gone out.” She added, “Deep down, I was struggling and feeling out of alignment with the best version of me. I think that was because I was trying to make something work that didn’t fit naturally.” Saying it one “emotionally taxing” time, he also admitted to searching on Google “‘Can you love someone and not be compatible?'” Elaborating later, the wedding videographer said breaking up with Clayton taught him that “A partnership rooted in love alone doesn’t always have the building blocks to grow tall and strong.”
Susie states the reasons for the separation from Clayton
Although she didn’t go into detail, Susie hinted that she and Clayton I didn’t agree activated “fundamental pieces of the base” necessary for a strong relationship. The Lindenwood University graduate then advised readers that they cannot “to grow someone or become a person they are not yet ready to become.” Repeating the old adage “you can’t go out with potential”, she added, “People can only know you as deeply as they know themselves.” However, Susie indicated that there is no bad blood between ex. He stated that they will continue to support each other from afar, sharing, “There is so much more good that has come out of this breakup, both for me and for Clayton.” Continuing to highlight the positive, he wrote that both are working “find happiness within ourselves and our passions.” Finally, he said, “Just because something wasn’t forever… doesn’t mean it wasn’t wonderful.”
Susie didn’t say if she was dating again. For his part, Clayton isn’t ready to move on from Susie just yet. Like his ex, the ex-footballer’s priority after the separation has been personal improvement. Both he and Susie faced a lot of criticism and speculation online from fans of the ABC franchise. Clayton’s started much earlier, when his casting was first announced. His behavior as a bachelor, especially the Fantasy Suites fiasco that led to Susie’s initial exit, didn’t help.
Viewers were unhappy with Clayton’s season, as many felt it prioritized high-impact drama over anything else. The backlash sparked plenty of discussion in Bachelor Nation about the state of the long-running franchise. Following in Clayton’s footsteps in more ways than one, the casting of Zach Shallcross as the Bachelor was also controversial. However, host Jesse Palmer has promised that the next season will focus more on romance than drama. Whether the change in approach will create a more stable winning pairing remains to be seen.
The Baccalaureate will return in early 2023.
Source: Susie Was Like