Presley Ann / Getty Images; Aaron Poole / E! Entertainment Peter Weber and Kelley Flanagan
Kelley Flanagan is speaking after his ex, Peter Weber, announced the separation on New Year’s Eve.
Three days after the ex-bachelor, 29, shared the news of their separation, Flanagan posted a message on Instagram explaining why their relationship ended. “I know that many of you have heard the news, but I wanted to take some time to process it myself before sharing … I am saddened to say this, but Peter and I decided to go our separate ways. Peter and I spent a few moments unbelievable together and we will surely be missed “, she wrote.
“Unfortunately, he and I are in two different stages of our lives and we saw our future paths differently. I wish Peter the best and I want to thank everyone for his continued support as I proceed to my next chapter,” said Flanagan, who is a Chicago-based lawyer.
“I still hope to get to New York one of these days, but for now, I just want to focus on my happiness! 2021, I can’t wait to see what you have in store!” she concluded.
Weber and Flanagan confirmed their relationship for the first time in April. She ranked fifth in the Weber season of The Bachelor. They reconnected after their split from winner Hannah Ann Sluss and runner-up Madison Prewett.
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Last Thursday, Weber shared a long caption on Instagram, along with a photo of the pair watching the sunset.
“Love is a funny thing. It can make you feel on top of the world and it can make you feel a pain you wish you didn’t exist. I’m here to share that Kelley and I decided to go our separate ways. Although our relationship has been fulfilled. with countless beautiful memories, our relationship just didn’t work out in the end “, explained the pilot.
“Kelley is someone for whom I will always have a special love. Someone with whom I have learned more than she will ever understand. Someone to whom I am so grateful came into my life and someone to whom I will always wish life’s greatest blessings. Those moments in life always it hurts, but in my opinion it shows that it was worth the time you spent together. Thanks Kelley, “said Weber.
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His mother Bárbara, who previously called Flanagan “the daughter I always wanted”, left a supportive comment in the announcement of her son’s division, writing that “it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved”.
“Love can be fickle and it is not for the timid,” added Bárbara. “Anyone who has experienced it knows this very well. But it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved. “
The matriarch also shared a kind message to Flanagan, writing: “Our hearts hurt for you both. Kelley will always have a piece of our hearts and we wish her only the best. Mom and Dad.”