Before we begin: yes, I know you are probably still grieving for Nikki’s broken heart on The Bachelor.
I am, too.
My grief is no longer that she isn’t with Richie, but utter devastation she fell in love with a person who couldn’t love her back.
But, we’re forgetting one thing here.
TWO PEOPLE FOUND LOVE.
They have made the rounds of official interviews, posed for all their promo shots, and now they will begin their descent back into whatever normal life they will have.
After keenly stalking both of their Instagrams, Alex has finally blessed us with the first private shot of the couple.
Despite all my feelings for Nikki, I can’t help but fall in love with these two right this moment.
As the mum of one writes, “I found you. I found love, friendship and happiness.”
“Rich, I wouldn’t change a thing! Here is to many more adventures and experiencing life together. I’M SO BLOODY EXCITED!!! I love you.”
See, even the most devastated hearts will be able to slightly mended with that.
Scroll through to see more from Alex on Instagram. AND HER LITTLE BOY WHO IS ADORABLE. (Post continues after gallery.)
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Richie shared the same photo writing he had found his love.
“I found her, my love, my co-pilot, my partner in crime, my everything. I followed my heart and I’ve never been this happy,” Richie wrote.
“Alex to me you’re perfect, you’re everything I could of [sic] ever wished for. You make me the happiest guy in the world, I love you.”
Oh, stop it, Richie. That’s too sweet.
Speaking to Mamamia, Alex told us she just most excited to go back to the normal life with Richie. You know, having dates not in a chocolate bath or in the middle of a bush.
“I’m just so excited to … go for a drive with him, be out with other people and just being able to be open with my friends and family about the relationship and just not have to keep this big, huge secret from everybody,” she said.
We are so happy for Richie and Alex. Maybe their beautiful, magical adventure begin.
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Top Comments
May they not let the negative gossip and bitching intrude on their feelings. Every relationship needs work, none more so than that found in front of a whole nation. To be betting as to how long they last is a sad indictment on the people betting, Sadly if they should fail just as many of our own relationships have, they will be again the fodder of the media in a 'told you so'. The chances of a relationship with Nikki failing would have been high, if he had chose her instead of the woman he says he loves. Time for people to realise that love them or hate them. Richie and Alex are just two human beings who will be dealing with the real world just the rest of us...and it isn't all plain sailing. Wishing them strength through the trials and joy through the calm and love at the beginning and end of every day.