Why Kaitlyn Bristowe is keeping new love private

Kaitlyn Bristowe is intentionally keeping her current romantic relationship out of the public eye, attributing this decision to a "trauma response." Following highly publicized past relationships, the former Bachelorette star is now focused on protecting the peace she has found.

Bristowe was previously engaged to Shawn Booth for three years before their 2018 separation. She later became engaged to Jason Tartick, but they announced their breakup in 2023. These past experiences have significantly influenced her current approach to romance.

She explained that a primary reason for her privacy is the fear of repeating past mistakes. Bristowe realized how deeply she was hurt when a previous partner seemed to change due to social media exposure. This has made her anxious about the possibility of her current partner changing.

Despite her caution, Bristowe expressed hope for a future with her current partner, whom she has been linked to since January 2024. She mentioned the possibility of a third engagement and the desire for this to be "the person." Her ego also plays a role, with fears of "failure again in a relationship."

Bristowe indicated she is learning to be a better partner, acknowledging significant growth from her previous relationships. She emphasized that while she wasn't a "terrible girlfriend or fiancée," she has gained valuable insights.

Currently based in New York City, where her current partner also resides, Bristowe is not planning to make a grand announcement of her relationship on social media. Instead, she prefers a more integrated approach, without a "big hurrah thing."