Bachelor: Signs That Clayton & Susie’s Relationship Will Last
At the end of his journey on The Bachelor, Clayton Echard is dating Susie Evans, and though a lot of fans are critical of their relationship, there are signs that this couple could be together forever. Clayton and Susie overcame many obstacles before they found their happy ending. The difficulties they faced and how they rekindled their romance will help make their relationship a lasting one..
Although Clayton claims he had strong feelings for both Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia, it became clear during the last week of his journey that Clayton was truly in love with Susie. However, she left the show after a bitter argument with Clayton about the fantasy suites, so it took some convincing to get her to return. Clayton quickly broke up with Rachel and Gabby and turned his focus to Susie, inviting her to his final rose ceremony. Though he poured out his heart, Susie told Clayton he wasn’t her person, and then left. However, after filming wrapped, Susie reached out to Clayton, and the couple decided to give their relationship another chance and are now very much in love.
There are many fans who are furious with the way Clayton treated Gabby and Rachel, and they would love nothing more than to see his relationship with Susie crash and burn. But that kind of adversity could be just the thing to strengthen Clayton and Susie’s bond. Their relationship had been on a very rocky road, which made them want to fight harder for their love. There are a lot of doubts about the couple’s relationship, so Clayton and Susie, who regret their heated conversation, may be inclined to want to stay together to prove everyone wrong. The two have also invested a lot of emotional energy into their relationship, and it could be hard for them to turn their backs on all the progress they’ve made.
The nature of Clayton and Susie’s reconciliation also helped the couple build a more solid foundation for their relationship the second time around. Susie left Clayton alone in Iceland and exited The Bachelor bubble, giving her time away from the cameras to reflect on her feelings in real-life. It’s easy to get swept up in the romance and competitive nature of the show. By initially rejecting Clayton, Susie made sure that when she decided to be with him, it was because that’s what her heart truly wanted, not what producers were trying to convince her to feel. contemplate.
However, there’s no guarantee that Clayton and Susie will stay together. They face a lot of disapproval, and that kind of negative pressure can take a toll on a budding relationship. Susie did break Clayton’s heart, and with the way he side-stepped a proposal on "After the Final Rose," Clayton may not be ready to fully commit to Susie. If he still harbors lingering pain or resentment, that could chip away at their relationship, no matter what Susie does from here on out. Plus, the odds aren’t in the couple’s favor in general, as the majority of relationships that have spawned from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette have ended.
Clayton and Susie looked extremely happy on The Bachelor finale, but so do most couples immediately after the show. The true test is whether their relationship can survive the wave of criticism heading their way and all the pressures of being a couple in the real world. But Clayton and Susie could have what it takes to go the distance.