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Well, consider this theBachelorending that Arie Luyendyk Jr. wanted.
I do regret proposing that day, because I wasnt fully ready, he said.
I should not have proposed.
Ill never have a first engagement or proposal again.
I understand its a very high-pressure situation, but I wish you thought through that more than you did.
In fact, she said she forgave him, and bid him farewell with a hug.
(Lauren received the messages while she was hanging out with a fellowBachelorcontestant, Tia, in Dallas.)
I wanted to verify we were both respectful of Becca.
He told me he was having a difficult time since proposal day.
And the rest, as we know, isBachelorhistory.
We lived it, so we felt like we didnt need to.
Arie proposed to Lauren.Or rather, he fully embraced his Jason Mesnick destiny.
I cant imagine a life without you.
Im ready to face this life with you and all that comes with it, good and bad.
Lauren,true to form, responded with one word.
It was easy to, honestly.
Once I got past the initial heartbreak, she said.
I have so much love to give.
Hard yes all around.
