Who has time to date when you’re waist-deep in a divorce? That’s the unfortunate reality for The Bachelorette alum Rachel Lindsay. In a recent interview, she opened up about her dating life, or lack thereof. Amid her messy split from Bryan Abasolo, her priorities are elsewhere. Instead of trying to find a replacement for Bryan, she’s trying to take care of herself.
Rachel Lindsay is focusing on herself
Rachel and Bryan called it quits earlier this year after four years of marriage. Bryan initially filed, and since then, they’ve been entangled in a battle over finances. According to Bryan, he’s flat-broke and in desperate need of spousal support. Rachel hired a top divorce attorney to help her navigate it, but it’s still been a contentious process.
In the meantime, Rachel told Us Weekly that dating is off the table right now. Bryan is still occupying a lot of her time with this divorce, and she’s trying to concentrate on self-empowerment.
“Honestly, it’s not a focus right now,” Rachel said about dating. “I’m just trying to get through it. Then, get at me.”
Getting through it looks different for everyone. For Rachel, she initially felt “exposed and vulnerable” following the breakup. She had a hard time making sense of her new life and said it was a “daily struggle.” Now that some time has passed, she’s inching her way towards a more positive mindset. She doesn’t need a man for that.
“Friends [and] family keep me empowered,” Rachel explained. “I saw this quote the other day about romanticizing life and it was just learning about loving the simple things, whether it’s going on a walk, whether it’s just being thankful for the air that we breathe [or] whether it’s just like laughing with a friend.”
She continued, “I’m really holding onto those moments because they give me life.”
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