Bustle Exclusive
The Season 29 lead had clarity about Juliana earlier than previously known.
Regardless, he never considered leaving the Dominican Republic without an engagement.
I wasnt going to go through that and not get down on one knee, he tells Bustle.
Thats what I came there to do.
I had previously been in a relationship for seven years.
I know what commitment is.
I know what it means to me.
And [a proposal is] a symbol of commitment.
So for me to go through that and then walk away without an engagement, that wasnt an option.
So [shes]like an emotional support dog.
But first, the couple breaks down theirBachelorexperience and clarifies the seasons whirlwind timeline.
Congratulations to you both!
Whats the most surprising part of life together so far?
Juliana:I think its that we continue to learn something new about each other every day.
It helps us understand each other better and fall more in love.
What have you learned?
Juliana:That hes a good cook.
He loves to cook, and I love to eat.
Whats your go-to dish, Grant?
Juliana, whats a sweet way Grant has shown reassurance over these past few months?
Juliana:Hes been a really good support system throughout this whole thing.
He also has to balance his own emotions, but he puts me first in a lot of ways.
Its just something he does by nature.
Grant:Yeah, I know Jules style.
I know what fits her.
Obviously, it was a struggle at the end.
But when picking the ring, I knew in my heart what I wanted.
As viewers, we never saw your eureka moment.
When did you realize it was definitely you and Juliana at the end of this?
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
