Ryan Sutter and Trista Sutter.
John Parra/Getty Images for Sandals ResortsTrista Sutter reappeared after her husband, Ryan Suterhad raised concerns about their relationship through a number of cryptic social media posts.
“OMG people. Can’t a girl here just have a nervous breakdown/trial separation/midlife crisis/death/divorce in peace?! 😜🤣,” Trista, 51, joked on Instagram on Saturday, May 25, alongside a photo of herself at the beach with her husband and kids.
“Seriously, for those who are concerned, I am safe and healthy, happy and well, in love and grateful. 🥰. For those who want to focus on being critical and exploring too much of the darkness, best of luck. 🙃,” Trista wrote. “An opportunity for perspective and personal growth presented itself and with the unconditional support of my family and friends, I chose myself and my well-being, knowing that my stay-at-home mom job and my children’s end-of-the-school-year needs were in the best, most capable hands.”
She also admitted that Ryan’s post about his absence drew a lot of attention. “My husband who usually chooses privacy over posting, decided to share his love for me in messages that I would receive on my travels,” she explained. “We treat Instagram like a digital diary. Most of the time, the world doesn’t pay too much attention. This time, he couldn’t say anything properly and nearly every news outlet picked up his ‘mysterious/confusing/attention-seeking/dramatic’ photos and captions. For me, they gave me exactly what I needed words of affirmation of my love language to pull me out of some serious self-doubt and fear… and that’s what’s most important. He doesn’t owe anyone an explanation or need anyone’s permission for what he wants to post and share. 💯.”
Still, Trista hasn’t been able to share much information about where exactly she went just yet. “If you want to know the rest of the story, I will share that in due time. For now, it’s back to our regularly scheduled schedule – from a beach in Mexico! 🇲🇽 🏝️🤿 After all, nervous breakdowns and isolation require much-needed rest and relaxation! 😎,” she concluded.
Fans questioned the former Bachelorette’s whereabouts after Ryan, 49, shared a post on Instagram on May 11 absence makes the heart grow fonder,
“I feel like there have been at least a few days that I haven’t spoken to this amazing woman,” he wrote alongside a black-and-white photo of Trista. “She is the love of my life and my best friend. I can’t imagine loving her more or being more affectionate than her. But I guess we’ll figure it out. … I miss her already.”
Though many Bachelor Nation couples struggled and eventually broke up after the show, the original Bachelorette and her husband are still going strong. Trista Sutter (née Rehn) and Ryan Sutter met on the first night of Season 1 of The Bachelorette — and they instantly grew close. “I decided I had to decide what I wanted to do before I even went on the show. […]
The following day, Ryan further fueled speculation by posting a Mother’s Day tribute to the couple’s children, son Maxwell, 16, and daughter Blakesley, 15.
“I know you want you to be here on Mother’s Day. We want you to be here, too,” he wrote. “But sometimes being a mom means letting go of their hands, giving them independence, and inspiring their adventurous spirit. Sometimes it’s important to exemplify the characteristics you teach — by doing rather than saying. Sometimes they need to be uncomfortable and scared to show them that it’s okay to be uncomfortable and scared. Sometimes you have to walk away so they know you’ll be back, that your love isn’t limited by distance or difficulty or time. Sometimes you have to do what you have to do sometimes. We’re so proud of you Mom Pajamas, for all you do for us, whether it’s near or far. Happy Mother’s Day!!!”
At the end of the month, Ryan shared a sweet photo of himself and Trista, lamenting their lack of contact.
“I really wish I could talk to you,” he said. “I really want to hear your voice – just for a minute. There have been many times I have called you without saying anything, without realizing how lucky I am or how much I would miss this opportunity if it went away. I want to know how you are. I want to support you, encourage you and cheer you on. I want to be there for you. But I can’t. And that’s okay because I know you need this time – time to find yourself again.”
Sutter Squad, gather around! Trista and Ryan Sutter met during the first season of The Bachelorette and have since become an adorable family of four. Trista made her first appearance in Bachelor Nation during Season 1 of The Bachelor, which aired in 2002. After Alex Mitchell chose her as the runner-up, she became the first Bachelorette. […]
Despite the distance between the two at the time, Ryan insisted he would be waiting for Trista when she returned.
“So I’ll be here for you,” he concluded. “I’ll be here when you come back. I’ll be here to listen to you, smile with you, maybe cry with you – I’ll be here to love you… I’ll be here… forever.”
Concerned fans began speculating about Trista’s whereabouts and what happened to her in the comments section. marriage status of bothRyan offered a clarification on his post.
“I write what’s on my mind at the moment,” he explained on Instagram. “I write my feelings without caring how they will be interpreted and I have no intention to deceive or mislead anyone – it’s the furthest thing from my mind. I sometimes choose to share my thoughts because it helps me understand them and I hope it helps others move forward with their lives too.”
Some Bachelor Nation couples were affected in different ways. The Bachelor franchise has been matchmaking since 2002. In 2003, Trista Rehn and Ryan Sutter became the first Bachelor Nation couple to tie the knot. The couple, who met while filming the first season of The Bachelorette, celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary in December 2022. Thank you! […]
Ryan again stressed that he and Trista — who got married After meeting on Season 1 in December 2003 The Bachelorette — weren’t on the rocks.
“Trista is fine. We are fine. We are great,” he wrote. “Trista is in a place in life where she is doing a little bit of searching. An opportunity presented itself that may help her in that search. With the support of her family, she has accepted it. Part of that process is that she is temporarily inaccessible to us. I miss her. We miss her.”
On Saturday, Trista shared a clip of Ryan sleeping in a hammock on her Instagram Story. “In his relaxing time,” she captioned the video.
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