Colton Underwoodfound solace in a furry friend while struggling with his depression and anxiety.
The formerBachelorstar, 27, shared an Instagram Wednesday of himself and his dog, Sniper, and opened up about how his pup has helped him through tough times.
“Love you buddy, can’t wait to see what this next year has in store for us♥️? my best friend,” the former reality star said to conclude the heartwarming post.
Underwood’s girlfriend andBachelorseason 23 winner Cassie Randolph commented on her man’s post, “Gah ❤️??.”
In September, Randolph, 24, shared a sweet selfie of the couple and a lengthy message on Instagram about the “scrutiny” she and Underwood have faced since their time on the ABC dating show.
“I remember posting this photo right after the finale & how excited we were to no longer be in hiding ❤️,” she captioned the snap. “I have also posted something I wrote addressing some rumors and an article that came out this week. A lot of you have been messaging me about it. Warning, it’s pretty long (actually I probably could have written even more, since it’s hard to put the perfect words to your feelings).”
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In the message, Randolph explained that she and Underwood are “very happy” and “in a good place,” despite “current rumors circulating” about their relationship.
“Is our relationship perfect?” Randolph’s post continued. “No, it is very normal with its ups and downs and compromises. Despite the microscope on our relationship, we are trying to stay focused on what is important and grow in the direction of getting stronger and closer every day. We know that in order for us to work, we need to focus on each other and not the craziness that sometimes surrounds us, and stay grounded. We are good!”
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The month prior,Underwood told PEOPLEthat he and Randolph have felt “a lot of pressure” from the public to rush into things after the show.
source: people.com
