Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke seemed like they were living a modern-day love story, complete with a summer romance, engagement, and reality TV documentation. However, the abrupt end of their engagement left not only fans but also Hubbard herself in a state of shock.
Hubbard, 37, reveals that she was caught off guard when Radke called off their wedding plans. She had to cope with the emotional turmoil on her own and is now focusing on moving forward. She spoke to Us at Daintree Rooftop & Lounge in New York City about her emotional journey post-breakup.
Hubbard admits that the first month post-split was emotionally draining. She felt betrayed by Radke’s actions but found strength in discussing her feelings with her friends. She believes that the way Radke ended things made it easier for her to move on.
Hubbard says that there were no signs that Radke was planning to end their relationship. His behavior changed only in the last two weeks of summer, leaving her puzzled. She also dismisses the notion that wedding planning stress or minor arguments were the cause of the breakup.
Hubbard describes the breakup as humiliating, especially because Radke chose to do it on camera after the show had wrapped up for the season. She felt manipulated and says the world found out about the breakup almost immediately after she did.
Hubbard credits her close-knit group of girlfriends for providing emotional support. They spent time analyzing the breakup and offering advice. Her friendship with co-star Danielle Olivera also played a significant role in her healing process.
Hubbard mentions that Kyle Cooke, another co-star, has always been critical of her relationship with Radke. She feels Cooke is biased against her but has learned to deal with it.
According to Hubbard, nobody saw the breakup coming. Even wedding preparations were in full swing, with no signs of trouble. She also clarifies that Radke’s sobriety was not a factor in the breakup.
Hubbard doesn’t think they moved too fast, given their eight-year friendship. She finds the breakup particularly hard because she lost not just a fiancé but also a best friend.
Hubbard says that since Radke decided to call off the wedding, he should handle the cancellation logistics. She has also decided to sell the engagement ring to recover some of the money spent on wedding preparations.
Hubbard continues to live in the apartment they shared. She invested time and money to make it a comfortable home and has no plans to move out.
With the would-be wedding date approaching, Hubbard plans to start writing a book that will cover various aspects of her life, including her career, dating experiences, and family stories.
Hubbard states that she has no regrets about her relationship with Radke. She believes every experience is a learning opportunity.
Hubbard feels the experience has made her stronger and has inspired others. She received messages from women who found her journey motivating.
Hubbard remains optimistic about finding love and is grateful she took the precaution of freezing her eggs. She is looking for someone ambitious, emotionally intelligent, and who allows her to be herself. She is excited about the new chapter in her life.
