In Kaitlyn Bristowe’s latest podcast episode, she promised to speak her truth while keeping her dating life off-limits. Fans speculated that Bristowe is currently dating The Bachelorette season 16 alum Zac Clark after her previous relationship with Jason Tartick, whom she dated for four years before splitting in 2023. Bristowe made claims about Tartick on her podcast, including allegations that he stole her dream baby name for his new dog. Before Tartick, Bristowe was engaged to Shawn Booth, the winner of her season 11 of The Bachelorette.
Bristowe discussed the toxic dynamic between her and Booth, describing it as a relationship filled with insecurities and anger. She admitted that they were very much in love but struggled to let go of things. Despite the difficult dynamics, Bristowe expressed that she is now in a place where she is happy for Booth and wants to be friends with him. She has let go of the anger and has moved through a lot of emotions to reach this point of compassion.
Regarding her relationship with Tartick, Bristowe claimed to have felt used and unsure of his love for her. She mentioned feeling like she was being taken advantage of financially in the relationship, with Tartick allegedly not splitting the bills despite having similar incomes. Bristowe also questioned whether Tartick truly loved her or if he was just riding on her success. She encouraged him to find himself without being defined by external factors.
Bristowe also addressed issues she had with Tartick regarding his pursuit of podcasting. She claimed to have asked him not to start a podcast, fearing it would complicate their relationship. Bristowe felt that Tartick had lost focus on the relationship due to his professional ambitions, which led to resentment and a sense of betrayal on her part. She acknowledged her role in the situation but also expressed frustration at how the relationship unfolded.
The podcast episode also shed light on a dog coparenting drama between Bristowe and Tartick. Bristowe clarified that she never prevented Tartick from seeing their dogs but simply decided to no longer coparent them due to the animals’ severe anxiety. Tartick’s decision to name his new dog Teddy, a name that was allegedly Bristowe’s top choice for a future baby, added to the complex emotions she was already feeling. Bristowe expressed feelings of disappointment and disrespect over the situation.
In addition, Bristowe set the record straight about finances in her relationship with Tartick, referencing his previous comments about not knowing her credit score. She emphasized that she had a good credit score and was financially stable before they moved in together. Bristowe’s revelations in her podcast provide insight into her past relationships and the challenges she faced, highlighting issues of trust, communication, and personal boundaries. Ultimately, she seems to be focused on moving forward with compassion and understanding towards her ex-partners.
