Summary
The Golden Bachelorcouple recently settled their divorce, and Theresa Nist has a secret weapon for getting through these difficult times. 70-year-old Theresa was one of 22 highly eligible women who dated 72-year-old retired restaurateur, Gerry Turner. The two hit it off right away, and, after a season of getting to know each other, Gerry eliminated all the other amazing women, giving his final rose to fellow widower Theresa. Gerry got down on one knee and proposed to Theresa, who joyfully accepted.
The couple had to keep their engagement secret for months, until afterThe Golden Bachelorseason 1had aired. Once the relationship went public, Gerry and Theresa planned their wedding quickly. They were married during a nationally televised event in January. Less thanfour months later, they announced their divorcein April. News of the divorce was a bombshell in the reality television world.
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Theresa Has Been Healing In Her Magical Garden
She Has The Greenest Of Thumbs
Since the split,Theresa’s been getting so much attention, and one stress reliever is her magical garden. The caption reads, in part,
“Gardening has been a constant source of joy in my life. It feeds my body, mind and soul.”
Theresa goes on to explain that she considers gardening to be meditative. She loves that it’s good exercise and a great way to get fresh air and sunshine. The post has 13.2K likes.
One Of Theresa’s First Instagram Posts Ever Was In Her Garden
A Lifelong Hobby
New Jersey is known as The Garden State, andThe Golden Bachelorcastmemberhas always enjoyed getting her hands dirty while working in the garden. In fact,one of Theresa’s very first social media posts was about her incredible garden. Way back in April 2015,Theresaposted a great photo of her grandson, Dempsey, walking around among her long-stemmed flowers. The vibrant colors of the blooms look almost unreal.
Theresa’s caption reads, “Afternoon walks and talks with Dempsey. Stop and smell the tulips🌷”
Theresa Has A Very Green Thumb
Her Garden Is Enchanting
In May 2023,Theresaposted another photo of her gorgeous garden. The photo captures her entryway, which features a wooden arch covered in pink roses. Theresa’s caption reads, “Roses are in bloom!” Just beyond the entrance,a lush lawn beckons, surrounded by perfectly manicured trees. Theresa’s love of gardening can clearly be seen in every photo she has ever posted of her lawn. It’s easy to see why the enchanted place is such a source of comfort and inspiration toTheresa as she heals from heartbreak.
What Happened Between Theresa & Gerry
It Was All A Dream
Gerry was taken with Theresa right away.Theresa stepped out of the limousineon night one wearing nothing under her coat. She held her long coat closed, teasing that she was wearing nothing underneath. With Gerry’s jaw on the floor,Theresa opened the garment to reveal that she was wearing a nude-colored dress. Gerry threw his head back and laughed out loud, instantly charmed by the petite brunette with the big brown eyes.
From that moment on, Theresa was one of Gerry’s favorites throughout the season - she was ultimately the last woman standing.
It was like a dream come true. A pair ofwidowers finding each other later in life is exactly the kind of love story that people wantto believe in. Their fancywedding was a big affair, attended by manyBachelorNation celebrities, including many of the women Gerry had just forsaken for Theresa. It was their dream wedding, but the dream would ultimately turn into a nightmare.
Gerry and Theresa were simply unable to combine their lives. Having both lived full lives,neither was willing to uproot themselves for someone they met on a reality televisiondating show. Theresa lived in New Jersey near her children and grandchildren, while Gerry lived in Indiana with his clan. Neither was willing to sacrifice their status quo to be with the other. The couple had a prenup, so they’ll both be leaving the marriage with what they had before they wed.
What Else Has Theresa Been Up To?
Family & Friends
Despite going through a painful public breakup, Theresa has been healing by spending more time with her family. Although the divorce was disappointing,Theresa didn’t let the pain make her bitter. After announcing the divorce,Theresaposted an Instagram note to thank everyone who had sent their support. The post is a photo of a Dr. Seuss quote that reads, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” Though the marriage ended, it was an exciting love story that gave hope to a lot of people. The post garnered 17.9K likes.
The caption reads, in part, “I ask you to please stay open to all the experiences, opportunities, and love that may come your way. Keep smiling, keep laughing… I will”
She was also leaning on her friends. In June,Theresaposted Instagram photos of her Minnesota visit with Leslie. Leslie, a 65-year-old fitness instructor, was Gerry’s runner-up onThe Golden Bachelor.Though he chose Theresa and sent Leslie home in tears,Leslie and Theresa stayed friends. Between her family, her friends, and her magical garden, Theresa is going to be just fine.
72 years old
Retired restaurateur
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