Proof Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell Are on Better Terms

Not all wilted roses are bad omens.

Approximately a month after Bachelor alumnus Matt James unexpectedly declared his breakup with his partner Rachael Kirkconnell, who he had been dating for four years, the show’s enthusiasts managed to uncover evidence suggesting that they remain on amicable terms.

Rachael endorsed Matt’s February 17 Instagram post by liking it. The video shows Matt, the ex-Bachelor who is 33 years old and gave Rachael his final rose during Season 25 of the show, traveling to Kenya. There he ran for ten miles through a Nairobi forest, then had lunch and did some sightseeing.

Matt’s debut travel vlog on social media came after his high-profile split with Rachael, as mentioned in the statement dated January 16th. In this announcement, he expressed hope for “peace” regarding his choice to conclude their relationship, describing it as something that surpasses ordinary comprehension, being beyond worldly understanding.

About three weeks past, Rachel finally opened up about their separation, revealing it was due to apprehensions over their readiness for marriage. “He expressed concerns about certain aspects of me that he feels might be problematic in a wife,” she explained to Call Her Daddy ‘s host Alex Cooper on the January 28 episode. “In essence, he admitted there were areas where we weren’t well-matched.

28-year-old Matt left her speechless with his words, as he had expressed just a few days prior that he felt fortunate to have her as a partner. However, she confronted his apprehensions about marriage and asserted that they shouldn’t continue their relationship if he wasn’t ready to commit further. “I know you better than anyone,” she reminded him, implying that if he was unsure about the future, he should realize it by now.

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Prior to their unexpected split following four years together, Rachael Kirkconnell disclosed in an interview on Call Her Daddy on January 28th that she and Matt James had previously discussed the prospect of getting engaged and starting a family in the future.

She mentioned the topic of rings, she said. “He suggested some time ago,” she continued, “that I should start setting aside items, or we should explore options – and for him to bring this up was significant, in my opinion. That’s when I realized, ‘Wow, he’s really invested.’ It was a clear signal of his commitment, and it made me feel more confident about our relationship. At first, discussing this topic seemed difficult or scary for him, but as time passed, it became easier, indicating progress in our relationship.

While on their Tokyo vacation, it was mentioned that Rachael expressed feelings of being overwhelmed in deciding where to dine and for Matt to record his content, which led to minor disputes. These arguments gradually escalated into larger issues that reflected their underlying differences.

The 28-year-old described how we suddenly found ourselves arguing at that very moment, similar to walking down the street. We skipped our lunch and returned to the hotel where we continued a more extensive discussion. To put it mildly, we were a bit on edge with each other. However, it seemed like being back in the hotel brought out the irritation. Each of us felt that the other was at fault. He finally let out all the feelings he had been harboring for some time. I’m not entirely sure why.

As per Rachel’s account, Matt expressed concerns about certain aspects of my personality that he feels might be problematic if I were his wife.

Looking back, there were aspects of our relationship that didn’t align perfectly,” she mused. “It turned out he had this expectation that by now, he should be ready to propose. However, he admitted he wasn’t feeling that way yet. He confessed, ‘I thought I should want to propose to you by this stage, but I don’t. I don’t think I ever will propose or see myself married to you.’

He mentioned, “Perhaps he might reach that point someday, but he doesn’t seem prepared at the moment.” In response, I shared, ” frankly, I think, after spending four years together, you should either understand or be ready. If not, it raises concerns. It seems inappropriate for us to continue our relationship if you don’t feel prepared about me after four years because you know me better than anyone else.

While aboard her flight departing from Tokyo, the Bachelor Nation celebrity learned that news of their breakup had surfaced due to Matt’s Instagram announcement. Regrettably, she was without internet access for the next 12 hours.

She remarked, “I’m about to board a plane, but my phone suddenly starts buzzing frantically.” It was one of her closest friends who simply wrote ‘Rach’ followed by several question marks. As soon as she saw that, she thought, “Oh my gosh, how does she know?” Then another message arrived, revealing, ‘I saw Matt’s post. Is this really happening?’ This is how she discovered he had posted something. In fact, just as the plane was taking off, I saw his post, and from then on, I had no service or connection for the next twelve hours.

She expressed her distress, saying, “I’m really struggling because, as you might imagine, we just broke up and now it seems everyone in the world knows about it. It’s all still so overwhelming for me to comprehend.” She added, “Being aware that the whole world is witnessing this event makes it feel even more surreal. I can barely grasp what’s happening at the moment.

Observing that she’s curious about the precise explanation for Matt’s social media post, Rachel observed that it essentially sealed the deal, or in other words, “really did just drive the final nail into the coffin.

Afterward, I found out he regrets his past choice as well.)

She clarified on “Call Her Daddy” that due to his statement, “I don’t think you’re my person. I don’t see us getting married,” she feels it’s time to move on. His handling of the situation and subsequent post left her feeling disrespected, even though she has forgiven him. She no longer believes she can be with someone who treated her that way.

She stated, “Sometimes you must take a firm stance, even when you’d rather not. A part of me yearns for things to return to how they were and for us to ignore this incident, but that’s not possible. I believe it’s difficult, but the best course of action is to assert myself and be independent.

2025-02-18 21:47

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