Matt Bolton Says Divorce from Colleen Reed “Wasn’t What I Wanted” — Still Hopes She Finds the Love She Deserves

In a heart-wrenching revelation, Love Is Blind star Matt Bolton has opened up about the end of his marriage to Colleen Reed, admitting that their divorce was something he never truly wanted.

Fans were stunned when Matt and Colleen announced their split earlier this year, after appearing to beat the odds and stay together following their whirlwind romance on Season 3 of the hit Netflix reality show. Now, Matt is finally breaking his silence — and his words are filled with regret, longing, and a bittersweet wish for Colleen’s future.

“This isn’t how I pictured our story ending,” Matt confessed in a recent interview. “I didn’t want this. I fought hard for us. But sometimes love isn’t enough.”

Despite their fairytale beginning — falling in love without ever seeing each other, saying “I do” at the altar, and trying to navigate the real world together — cracks in their relationship began to show post-filming. The pressures of public scrutiny, personal differences, and the transition from a fast-tracked engagement to everyday life ultimately took their toll.

Matt’s voice trembled as he reflected on the journey. “Colleen was my person. I loved her deeply. I still care about her. I’ll always have a place in my heart for her.”

What stood out most in Matt’s statement, however, was his hope for Colleen’s happiness — even if it’s no longer with him.

“If I couldn’t give her the life she deserves, I just hope someone else will. I want her to be happy, truly happy. She deserves nothing less.”

Colleen, who has remained relatively quiet about the breakup, has yet to respond publicly to Matt’s comments. But fans are already pouring in with emotional reactions, many praising Matt’s vulnerability and maturity.

As one chapter closes for Matt and Colleen, it’s clear that the love they shared — though imperfect — was real. And while their marriage didn’t last forever, Matt’s final words serve as a poignant reminder of the kind of love that lets go, not out of anger, but out of hope.

“Sometimes the kindest thing you can do for someone you love,” Matt said softly, “is to let them go.”