The Golden Bachelor season 1 marriage ended in a devastating divorce, but I'm convinced that Gerry Turner is still in love with Theresa Nist. From the moment the couple announced their divorce in April, after only three months of marriage, viewers immediately took Theresa's side, but it's possible she was the heartbreaker all along. The divorce damaged 73-year-old Gerry's reputation, while 71-year-old Theresa seems to have moved on without much fanfare.
Though Gerry has taken the brunt of the blame, Theresa was just as responsible for the failed marriage as he was. The couple met during The Golden Bachelor season 1, and they tied the knot under the watchful eye of a rapturous television audience. The pair came to symbolize the thrilling possibility of second chances and finding love later in life, so the divorce broke a lot of hearts. Though fans blamed Gerry for crushing their dreams, it's possible the real heartbreaker was Theresa all along.
Gerry Isn't As Active On Social Media
Theresa Posts All The Time
Since announcing their split, Gerry and Theresa have had very different approaches to their social media presence. Gerry has tried to keep his head down and rarely posts, while Theresa has been very active on social media. In addition to spending time with family, in June, Theresa posted Instagram photos of her visit to Minnesota to spend time with Gerry's runner-up on The Golden Bachelor season 1, 65-year-old Leslie Fhima. Whether or not it was her intent, I think Theresa used her trip to rub her happiness in Gerry's face.
"Made my way all the way to Minnesota to visit my dear friend, the lovely Leslie!"
Theresa Looks Happier
While Gerry Seems More Sad
While Theresa appears to be thriving since settling her divorce, Gerry has struggled with the unfair criticism he has received. Though Theresa made it clear she wasn't angry at Gerry, he had been the target of a lot of online hate. Making matters worse, Gerry recently buried his beloved dog. Recently, Gerry posted about Cody's passing on Instagram, writing, "Here's to the dog who ushered me thru the toughest years a man could endure." I believe losing his dog had made Gerry think about Theresa more, and maybe he wished he wasn't alone.
