Matt James Reveals What’s Stopping Him From Proposing
Bachelor Nation fans have been obsessing for years over when Matt James will pop the question to Rachael Kirkconnell. He reveals what’s stopping him from proposing. Keep reading for all the details.
Matt James Reveals What’s Stopping Him From Proposing
Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell have steadily been dating since March 2021. They met on Season 25 of The Bachelor. But instead of the season ending in the traditional proposal, Matt James wanted to keep dating Rachael. However, public backlash from photos of her attending a party during college at a former plantation.
The couple reconciled and have been together ever since. Matt James is often asked when he plans to propose. He’s teased a few times that he’s close to proposing but it hasn’t happened yet.
Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell were guests on the De-Influenced with Dani + Jordan podcast earlier this week. The former Bachelor star revealed the one thing that’s holding him back from proposing at this point in their relationship.
According to Matt, he can’t find the perfect ring for his longtime girlfriend. “I wouldn’t dare go look at a ring without consulting Rachael first,” he said. The problem is that she doesn’t know what kind of ring she wants.
Rachael admitted, “My problem is I definitely need to go find a ring I like and everything, but that’s on him at that point. … That’s a problem, I don’t even know what I want.”
Matt James added, “I’ve been hinting at marriage for a very long time. I don’t think Rachael is taking my hints seriously.”
Bachelor Nation Fans React
Bachelor Nation fans aren’t buying the jewelry excuse. They took to Reddit to share their reaction to Matt James still not being ready to propose. Check out some of the comments:
- ““I’ve been hinting at marriage for a very long time…” oh we know Matt and nothing’s changed. Ugh I feel for Rachael”
- “if I were to bet on it — I don’t think they will. From what I’ve seen, relationships often do not work when one person REALLY wants to move onto the next stage (marriage, etc) and the other person has a more lackadaisical approach.”
- “They seem like the most unserious “serious” couple of all time”
- “I wouldn’t be surprised if their relationship completely fell apart once Matt’s completely nomadic lifestyle finally slows down and they have to begin a more normal everyday life living together instead of the influencer fake life where they just have fun traveling”
- “after 4-5 years with no engagement … it’s not looking good (exceptions always apply- ie if you’re very young when you get together).”
Do you think Matt James is dragging his feet on proposing to Rachael Kirkconnell? Sound off in the comments.
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