Bachelor in Paradise couple Michelle Money and Cody Sattler have called it quits on their relationship.
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The former The Bachelor and The Bachelorette contestants met on ABC's spinoff series and fell in love on Bachelor in Paradise which wrapped filming in June, however, they've broken up after six months of dating.
On Wednesday, both individuals took to social media to make their sad yet mature announcement.
"First off I just want to say that I have experienced some of the best days of my life these past 6 months! I was blessed to have met and date an amazing woman and her daughter [Brielle], who have made me a better person in all areas of my life," Sattler captioned a photo of the pair on Instagram.
"Unfortunately, Michelle and I have decided it was in the best interest for both of us to move on from our relationship. Michelle and Brielle will always hold a special spot in my heart and I wish all the best for them. Michelle is someone I shared a relationship with but also someone I will always respect and consider a lifelong friend."
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The personal trainer, who previously competed for Bachelorette Andi Dorfman's heart, continued by thanking his fans as well as Bachelor in Paradise for the chance "to experience such amazing things with a beautiful woman... I look forward to what the future holds and will continue to always listen and follow my heart!"
Money also shared her thoughts on the situation by posting the same photo as Sattler in addition to a long message on Facebook.
"After 6 months of dating, Cody and I have decided that we are going to move on from our relationship. I feel very blessed and fortunate to have shared such beautiful memories with such an incredible guy," wrote Money, who had originally vied for Brad Womack's heart on The Bachelor's fifteenth season.
"Bachelor in Paradise was more than I could have imagined. Cody has truly blessed my life and the life of my daughter in more ways than he will ever know. His positive impact on Brielle is something I will forever be grateful for."
After thanking her fans for their "amazing love and support," Money noted the choice to break up wasn't easy.
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"I am so grateful I followed my heart and that it led me to Cody," she wrote. "He has made me feel so loved and appreciated. I only wish that it could have ended up the way we had hoped. I wish nothing but happiness and love for Cody! Brielle and I look forward to a lifelong friendship with him and will always love and support him in all he does."
Money had appeared on The Bachelor in 2011 followed by the second season of Bachelor Pad. She then hesitated to give finding love on reality TV another chance considering Bachelor in Paradise would be her third -- and potentially unsuccessful -- stab at it.
However, Money fell for a very-smitten Sattler, and the couple quickly got to the point of talking about marriage -- before even moving to the same state. As of September, when Bachelor in Paradise's finale aired, Sattler was living in Arlington, IA, and Money was settled in Salt Lake City, UT.
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