Susie Evans has recently opened up about her relationship with Justin Glaze, describing it as “complicated.” This revelation comes amid swirling rumors regarding a potential split between the two. The former contestant from The Bachelor, who is 30 years old, shared her thoughts during an appearance at the 73rd Annual Miss USA Pageant in Los Angeles on August 4.
Evans emphasized the importance of their friendship, stating, “We started out as friends, so what’s most important for us was that we just respect each other, love each other through whatever our relationship became.” She noted that this foundation of friendship was established even before they began dating.
“We think so highly of each other, we respect each other. So that is the forefront of everything,” she added, highlighting the mutual admiration that exists between them.
Transitioning from friends to romantic partners has proven to be a challenging journey for Evans and Glaze. Evans reflected on her past relationships, saying, “I feel like in all of my past relationships, except for times when people have done something horrible to you, it’s so hard because you want to be friends but, obviously, you love that person.”
She continued, “So, again, it comes down to setting boundaries for yourself, or for your relationship with that person, or with the public or for whatever it is.” This sentiment underscores the complexities that often arise when navigating romantic feelings within a friendship.
Rumors about a possible breakup gained traction when Ben Higgins and Ashley Iaconetti discussed the couple’s relationship on their Almost Famous podcast last month. Evans acknowledged the speculation, saying, “I feel like our careers, people are going to have questions. I totally get it.”
She further explained, “It’s really confusing because Justin and I haven’t said anything publicly. So that’s just something I think is bound to happen when you’re in a public relationship.” This acknowledgment reflects the challenges that come with being in the public eye, where personal lives are often scrutinized.
Evans has been intentionally vague about the status of her relationship with Glaze. “At some point it’s important to set boundaries for yourself, for your partner, for your relationship,” she stated. “I think we’ve just kind of been keeping things more private, obviously more private than usual while we figure things out for ourselves, either individually or together.”
These comments come six months after Evans confirmed her relationship with Glaze to E! News, stating, “Justin is my boyfriend. We’re dating.” At that time, both expressed their desire to maintain a level of privacy regarding their relationship, despite the public nature of their past experiences on The Bachelor.
“We’ve always wanted to just kind of protect our privacy, which sounds funny to say because we went on the show where our romantic connections are far from private,” Glaze remarked. “But we wanted to just protect our peace, and control our narrative and not put any pressure on our relationship.”
As the couple navigates their complicated relationship, they are not alone in the world of Bachelor Nation, where many stars are either entering new relationships or taking their existing ones to the next level. Recently, several Bachelor Nation favorites have made headlines for their romantic developments, adding to the buzz surrounding love in the franchise.
In a light-hearted moment, Evans and Glaze took to TikTok to share a video that playfully acknowledged the changing seasons and the romantic connections blossoming around them. The video featured Justin’s caption, “When the weather’s getting colder and all your friends start hard launching. Let the cuffing season commence!”
This playful post garnered significant attention, with fans eagerly commenting and expressing their hopes for Evans and Glaze to solidify their relationship. One fan wrote, “YOUR TURN GUYS! This should be a hard launch too!” while another added, “Ok, but is this your hard launch, you two?!”
Despite the playful banter and speculation from fans, Evans and Glaze continue to maintain that they are just friends for now. The couple’s journey remains a topic of interest, and many are keen to see how their relationship evolves in the future.
As they navigate the complexities of their connection, both Evans and Glaze seem committed to prioritizing their friendship and mutual respect, regardless of the public’s curiosity. Their story serves as a reminder that relationships can be multifaceted and that sometimes, the path to love is not a straightforward one.
In conclusion, Susie Evans has shed light on her relationship with Justin Glaze, describing it as complicated yet rooted in a strong friendship. As they continue to figure things out, both individually and together, fans remain hopeful for the future of this intriguing couple.
Source: PEOPLE
