Rachael KirkConnell reveals why Matt James ended their relationship

Rachael KirkConnell has offered some insight in the reason for her split from Matt James.

“He said that at the end of the day there were just qualities of me that he cares about having in a wife,” KirkConnell, 28, shared Her “call her daddy” podcast Appearance that premiered Tuesday, January 28th. “At the end of the day there are things that we are not compatible with, and all the responsibility and said sorry and all that was really the most important thing. It was just one of those things where he, I think, just had this realization that ‘I would wish to suggest you at this time. As at this point in our relationship, I had to want these things and I should be ready for it. But I’m not still, I still don’t feel like we’re ready or I don’t want to be ready. I don’t know if I ever see myself suggest you. I actually can’t see myself married with you. ” ”

KirkConnell remembered James and said “one day” he would come to the point that was a proposal but did not feel ready.

“I said to him, I said, ‘Well, I feel like after four years you should know or you should feel ready. And if you don’t, it’s not a good thing. We probably shouldn’t be together if you don’t feel like it after four years because you know me better than anyone else. I know you better than anyone else, so you should know it now if you see this for a long time or not, ‘”she continued, noting that James” didn’t think “she was his” perfect person. “

“He just didn’t want me to end up opposing him by wasting more of my time if it wouldn’t happen,” KirkConnell added. “He just said, you know, ‘You are beautiful, smart and funny, and you find you find someone you find a guy who will love you for you.’ He just didn’t think it was him. It was just a lot to hear at once because I know a few days before, you know I hear the opposite. “

Hours before her “call her daddy” interview fell, KirkConnell was stopped at an airport and briefly treated her split from James, 33, for the first time.

“It’s not something you can prepare for. So you just take it one day at a time, ”she said in the video, which was sent via Instagram -Sladder account Deux Moi on Tuesday. “I think things will start coming out.”

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KirkConnell said she was planning to talk about the split “When I’m Ready” which seemed to be when she was sitting opposite “Call Her Daddy” podcast host Alex Cooper.

“For now, I’m just protecting my peace,” she added at the time. (KirkConnell also denied that adultery was the reason for their split before noting that there was no chance of a reconciliation in the future.)

James Blindsided Bachelor Nation earlier this month when he announced that he and KirkConnell had shared after four years together. (KirkConnell said during Tuesday’s “Call Her Daddy” appearance that he published the message “A few hours” after breaking up with her.)

“Father God, Give Rachael and I strengthen to repair our broken hearts. Give us a peace about this decision to end our relationship that exceeds worldly understanding, “he wrote on January 16.” Shower our friends and family with kindness and love to comfort us. And remind us that our joy comes from you, Lord. “

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James shared a photo of himself and KirkConnell from his Bachelor Season that was aired in 2021 along with the collapse message. (The former couple left the season together, but broke down before the final was sent in March 2021 due to KirkConnell’s previously racially insensitive social media activity. They reconciled shortly thereafter.)

“The division may seem suddenly, but this has been brewing for a while. It was long to come, ”a source told US weekly Exclusive after their collapse on news. “Matt just couldn’t commit to her.”

The same source noted that it was “hard” for KirkConnell to “rely on” James.

“Rachael really wanted to marry and settle down, and they were not on the same side,” the insider added. “She felt she was waiting around and he would never give her what she wanted.”