Kaitlyn Bristowe recently opened up about her past relationships, specifically her engagements to Shawn Booth and Jason Tartick, during an episode of Bobby Bones’ “Bobbycast” podcast on November 22, 2023. Bristowe, 40, described her connection with Tartick, 37, as potentially a “trauma bond,” suggesting that their shared experiences in the spotlight may have influenced their relationship dynamics.
Reflecting on her engagement to Booth, Bristowe noted, “I was with him for three and a half years,” referencing their time together following their meeting on the reality show, The Bachelorette, in 2015. The couple was engaged until their split in 2018. Bristowe humorously added, “In the contract for The Bachelorette, if you stay together longer than two years, you get to keep the ring. So I still have the ring from that, but we broke up.”
Bristowe’s relationship with Tartick followed soon after her breakup with Booth, and they became engaged in 2021. However, they announced their separation in 2023 with a heartfelt message on Instagram, stating, “After sharing the news with family and close friends first, and taking the time to properly process it ourselves, we are saddened with heavy hearts to share that we have decided to end our engagement.”
In the wake of their separation, Bristowe and Tartick have continued to make headlines. Their interactions have remained a topic of interest, particularly after Bristowe expressed her feelings about Tartick’s choice of dog name, Teddy, which she claimed was her “dream baby name.” In a Facebook post, she elaborated on navigating public discourse, stating, “I’m choosing now to ‘let them,’ and I’m glad I gave some context.”
The former Bachelorette has also hinted at new romantic developments. Following her split with Tartick, there have been rumors regarding her connection with Zac Clark, another member of Bachelor Nation. Bristowe mentioned her desire for privacy, saying, “Privacy is so hot, like, I am turned on by being private. There’s something really special and sacred about it.”
Meanwhile, Tartick has been linked to influencer Kat Stickler and more recently, Kathryn Hurley, the founder of Wags & Walks Nashville. The two were seen together at a social event in Nashville, adding to the speculation surrounding Tartick’s dating life.
As both Bristowe and Tartick navigate their post-engagement lives, they reflect on their past while moving forward in their respective journeys. Their candidness about relationships continues to resonate with fans, illustrating the complexities of love in the public eye.
