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Reality Star DeAnna Pappas Shares Lessons from Toxic Marriage Cycle
3 Nov
Summary
- DeAnna Pappas was stuck in a "toxic cycle" with ex-husband Stephen Stagliano
 - Pappas struggled with vulnerability and had difficulty expressing emotions in her marriage
 - She is now focused on healing and finding a new relationship
 

In a recent podcast episode, former Bachelorette star DeAnna Pappas candidly discussed the challenges she faced in her 11-year marriage to ex-husband Stephen Stagliano. Pappas, who rose to fame on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette in the late 2000s, admitted that she and Stagliano were stuck in a "toxic cycle" towards the end of their relationship.
Pappas explained that her difficulty with vulnerability and tendency to react with "hardness" and "strength" rather than emotional openness contributed to the breakdown of the marriage. She shared that her past experiences of having her vulnerability used against her made it challenging for her to be emotionally expressive, even with her partner.
Despite the pain of her divorce, Pappas remains hopeful about finding love again. She emphasized that she is now focused on healing and working on herself, knowing that she needs to be "whole" before entering a new relationship. Pappas believes there is someone out there who will love and accept her for who she is, and she is excited to move forward in her journey of self-discovery and companionship.




