Britt Nilsson - Brady Toops - Bachelorette 11 - *Sleuthing - Spoilers* - Discussion

umngirl wrote:COnfirmation they have been broken up for awhile.
http://www.people.com/article/bachelorette-britt-nilsson-brady-toops-broke-up-months-ago

For his part, Toops says he's been channeling his heartbreak into his work.

"In the last month or two, I've written some of the saddest breakup songs ever," he says. "Watching our story unfold on the show, remembering the beautiful parts of it, [didn't] let that wound close."

Still, Toops says he has no regrets about leaving the show for Nilsson.

"I want to see Britt happy," he says. "I want to see her find the sort of love she longs for."

bradytoops I'm sad to say that @brittkarolina and I are no longer together. We have been so grateful for everyone's love & support as this journey has unfolded. Thank you for rooting us on & thank you for your kindness. It has been felt on every side.

We both immensely enjoyed getting to know each other, and I'm grateful for the beautiful moments we got to share. It was obviously such a unique and unusual experience starting in front of the Bachelor mansion and eventually airing in front of millions of people, but I honestly want to say that everything I did, said, & felt for Britt on the show was genuine & real. In getting to know her away from all the cameras, lights, & microphones, I truly got to see how special she really is.

From the first moment she stepped out of the limo on Chris Soules' season, I was in. Britt was the whole reason I decided to do the show in the first place, and even though it didn't work out in the end, I have no regrets. Honestly, I would have done it all over again.

Britt is one of the loveliest, kindest, and most caring persons I have ever met, and she added so much to my life. In a world that can often times move too fast, Britt helped me see the beauty in every moment.. the smell of the flowers, the sight of the sunset, & the simple pleasures of life. I'm grateful to have shared this journey with her. We will always be friends. Thank you to Chris Harrison, ABC & all "The Bachelorette" producers & crew for your love & support.

In the words of one of my favorite poets Rainer Maria Rilke, "Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final." And I would add.. keep writing songs, feel everything, and live with an open heart.

For the true & official inside story (except we actually dated for 2 months, not a few weeks), check out the People Magazine article that released today.