Theresa Nist is moving on after her divorce from The Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner. Theresa, 71, is a devoted mother and grandmother who was searching for love following the death of her husband. After she won The Golden Bachelor season 1, the couple appeared to have a bright future together. Theresa and Gerry were married in a televised ceremony in January. Shockingly, they broke up only three months later.
In their divorce announcement, Gerry and Theresa cited their long-distance relationship as the cause of their split. Gerry lives in Indiana, while Theresa’s family is based in New Jersey. Neither was willing to uproot their lives and leave their families behind, so they couldn't make their marriage work. Now, Theresa is shedding more light on the reasons behind their split and her hopes for the future.
Theresa Revealed Distance Wasn't The Only Issue In Her Relationship With Gerry
They Rushed Into Marriage
Theresa opened up about her marriage to Gerry on the Almost Famous podcast with Ashley Iaconetti and Ben Higgins. She confirmed their divorce was not just because of “the location thing.” Instead, Theresa alluded to deeper issues within their marriage that emerged as she and Gerry got to know each other. She declined to go into detail but stated, “you really can’t know someone in four weeks.” Theresa admitted they rushed into marriage to take advantage of the dream wedding offered by producers.
While location did play a role in their divorce, it was simply a sign of how little Gerry and Theresa knew one another. Gerry blindsided Theresa by suggesting they divide their time between multiple homes, while Theresa wanted them to have an “established base.” Their disagreements about where to live highlighted their opposing visions for their future and the difficulty in merging well-established lives.
Theresa's Living A Better Life Post-Gerry
She's Happiest With Her Family And Friends
Theresa has been thriving since her divorce from Gerry. While Bachelor fans slammed Gerry for his failed marriage, Theresa’s reputation remained relatively unscathed. She appears much more authentic than Gerry in her social media posts and media appearances. Theresa’s vulnerability and candor allowed her to avoid meeting the same fate as Gerry.
She is also enjoying time with her family, including welcoming a seventh grandson in October. In August, Theresa reflected on her home in New Jersey and how much she adores living near the beach.
Theresa remains close with the women she met on The Golden Bachelor, especially runner-up Leslie Fhima. Theresa’s lasting friendships with the other women prove even if her marriage failed, her time at the mansion was worthwhile. She is also enjoying time with her family, including welcoming a seventh grandson in October. In August, Theresa reflected on her home in New Jersey and how much she adores living near the beach. She is proving she made the right choice by ending her marriage and staying where she's happiest.
Is Theresa Ready For Love Again?
Theresa Learned What She Needs In Her Next Relationship
Although it’s been less than a year since Theresa’s marriage to Gerry, she's open to the prospect of finding love again. She shared on the podcast that she longs to find a relationship and still believes “love is the most important thing.” Theresa has learned from her experiences and is better equipped to find the right partner for her. She now knows to look for someone who will fit into her life rather than require her to change.
Because Theresa and Gerry had such a fast-paced relationship on The Golden Bachelor, they never had the chance to know each other. They quickly realized that their ways of life were incompatible. Theresa has found happiness in her single life, and she now deserves to find a partner to share it with.
