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Though theyve been dating since then, Clayton and Susie broke up by the following September.
Below, revisit Clayton and Susies relationship timeline from first meeting onThe Bachelorto their recent split.
I like somebody that has a sense of humor.
I like when I see someone thats able to do that and then be confident about it.
I was very impressed by her.
I love the adventurous side of you, Clayton said.
I love the confidence Im seeing.
I am seeing who you are, and I really do like what Im seeing.
Im feeling insecure about losing him, she said.
I have to do something at least just to tell him how I feel.
Soon afterward, Clayton received an anonymous note requesting his presence at the clock tower.
It was there that Susie explained how hard its been watching Clayton make connections with the other women.
She said she wanted to prove to Clayton that she was all in.
I do feel as though Im falling in love with you, she confessed.
Clayton was pleasantly surprised.
This might be the happiest Ive been since Ive been on this journey, he said.
Tonight, she told me everything I needed to hear.
He got her dads stamp of approval, but her mom was a harder sell.
Do you think you love Susie?
He responded, So…
I dont want to fall in love with, like, four people, that doesnt make sense.
But Im hoping that he takes, like, physical intimacy as seriously as I do… Susie voiced her concerns again duringGabbys date.
Im just spiraling emotionally, thinking through the worst-case scenario, she said.
Whether its Clayton falling in love, or him being physically intimate with Gabby…
I just hope that Claytons on the same page.
Reader, they were noton the same page.
When it came time forClayton and Susies date, she got all of the answers she needed.
To answer your question, yes, I have slept with someone else here, he said.
And yes, Ive expressed feelings towards someone else of falling in love.
I dont think I can get past those things.
I just dont think I can.
If you felt this strongly about this, why wouldnt you have told me early on?
You dont tell me until now, and its after the fact?
Unfortunately, this was only the beginning of their explosive conversation.
I dont even know who Im looking at anymore, Clayton said afteraccusing Susie of invalidating their relationship.
I think its BS… Im sorry that I even raised my voice.
Its because I cared so much, I really did love you… Clayton also responded to the accusations of gaslighting that popped up on social media.
I allowed my emotions to attack her and I wish I wouldnt have done that, he continued.
I was very upset.
And I let my emotions get the best of me.
Im 1,000% in the wrong for that.
And I really wish I would never have acted that way toward her.
But I did not gaslight or manipulate her and that is 1,000% a fact.
And thats why I said, I dont even know who Im looking at anymore.
The reality star clarified that he no longer believes that wasSusies intention, but did during their argument.
I didnt believe that the next day, but I believed it in that moment, he said.
He also revealed that he was still in love with Susie, even though she had already left.
He told me he was falling in love with me, and he told Rachel?
Gabby cried to a producer.
Rachel was equally distraught.
Ultimately, like, whoever I pick, I love the most, he explained.
His response infuriated fans on Twitter, but ultimately, both women chose to stick around.
Fortunately, Susie never left Iceland.
You are a good human, I genuinely believe that, she said.
But I was really shocked by how everything ended.
The way you treated me, the way you turned, thats when my mentality on you changed.
Susie went on to call their split humiliating.
If you just have love for me as a person, how can you treat me like this?
Clayton apologized and said that his behavior was way out of character.
I know the loves there, he said.
I love you and I dont want to lose you.
While Susie took some time to think, Clayton broke up with Gabby and Rachel in one fell swoop.
Gabby was understandably livid and Rachel was completely heartbroken, but Clayton made his decision.
Because without you, I am nothing …
If youd be willing to meet me, Id be patiently waiting for you in the countryside.
When she arrived, he told her that she was the only one still on the show.
Its just you and me here because I dont want anything else.
Clayton then presented Susie with an engagement ring box.
I am this serious about it, he continued.
But Susie wasnt convinced.
You are this incredible person, she said.
I still believe it … And theres no doubt about our connection.
The love that I have for you in my heart, its so real.
And I know that you have it, too.
I feel like its over, she said.
However, during the live portion of the show, the duo revealed that theyve since gotten back together.
I didn’t think it was going to happen, Clayton said.
Especially after the way that we ended things.
Im moving right in with her, Clayton revealed during the live segment of the finale.
Im going to Virginia in the next couple days.
I left my job, I sold my condo all to give us a fair shot.
We know it requires effort, like any other relationship.
He also gushed over his girlfriend in a lengthy, post-Bachelorreflection post on Instagram.
As it stands today, Im happy, he wrote.
Happy because Ive been tested beyond my limits and am better for it.
Happy because Ive seen and experienced things I never would have, had I not taken this opportunity.
One such check was scheduled for September, when their lease ended.
Their Breakup
Sadly, it looks like that final check ended in the decision to part ways.
This article was originally published onMarch 16, 2022
