Lauren O’Brien of Love Is Blind has been grappling with the aftermath of her heart-wrenching breakup with Dave Bettenberg, but it seems there’s one thing she still can’t comprehend—why Dave can’t seem to let go of her past relationship.
In a candid moment, Lauren opened up about her frustration with Dave's apparent fixation on the relationship she had before joining Love Is Blind. Despite everything they had shared on the show, Lauren is perplexed by his continued obsession with her past, something that she feels shouldn't even matter anymore.
“I don’t understand why Dave is still so obsessed with my past relationship," Lauren admitted, clearly upset. "It feels like he’s trying to find a reason to hold onto something that doesn't even exist anymore. I’ve moved on from that. I thought he understood that."
Fans of Love Is Blind know that Lauren's journey on the show was far from easy, and her bond with Dave seemed strong and real at first. However, the cracks in their relationship began to show when it became clear that Dave was unable to fully accept and let go of Lauren's previous experiences with love.
For Lauren, this fixation on her past feels like an obstacle she’s no longer willing to accommodate.
“I get that people have baggage, but I don’t want to constantly have to explain or justify my past to someone who’s supposed to love me for who I am now,” she continued. “We’re supposed to be building something together, but he can’t seem to get past the past.”
Despite trying to be understanding, Lauren couldn’t ignore how this fixation on her former relationship ultimately hurt their connection. She admitted that it started to feel as though Dave’s obsession with
“It wasn’t just about me anymore. It was about him being stuck in a narrative that didn’t have anything to do with us,” she explained. “I wanted to move forward, but it felt like he was still living in the past, and it was exhausting.”
While Dave has made efforts to move past his insecurities and frustrations, it seems Lauren is
“I’m tired of carrying the weight of my past for someone else’s peace of mind,” Lauren concluded. “I need a partner who can accept me for who I am today, not who I was before. It’s time for me to move forward.”
Lauren’s candid reflection on this ongoing issue has left many fans rooting for her to find the happiness she deserves—one where her past doesn’t define her future. As she continues her journey, it’s clear that she’s learned the importance of putting herself first. And while Dave may still be holding onto their past, Lauren is determined to break free and embrace her future, no matter what it takes.
