Sara Cartonis finally speaking out about her unexpected split fromBen Mezzengafollowing their dramaticLove Is Blindseason 8 finale.
However, according to Sara, what happened next was something she never saw coming.
Thats when I knew.
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From The Altar To Ghosting
For Sara, the abrupt cutoff felt like a major betrayal.
She informed how she felt shocked and duped by Ben.
Despite Bens prior claims that he wanted to continue their relationship, his actions spoke otherwise.
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I felt like cutting it off completely was the healthiest way to move forward, he explained.
On the day of theirLove Is Blindwedding, Sara was torn.
Though she cared for Ben, she couldnt ignore the growing list of doubts clouding her decision.
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I was questioning if he was there for the right reasons, she admitted.
Ben later admitted that the video was about him.
The TikTok was huge.
That alone made me realize I had a lot more to learn about Ben, she said.
Caught off guard, Sara awkwardly laughed before saying, Well see.
Continuing to date after rejecting marriage felt contradictory to everything we had signed up for.
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Still, despite her initial hesitation, Sara wanted to give their relationship a real chance.
Thats when everything changed.
The realization hit her hard: That moment told me everything I needed to know about Ben.
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Looking back, Sara now wonders if Ben was playing a strategic game on the show.
Sara, however, tells a different story.
I texted him, saying I wouldve appreciated a conversation rather than finding out by surprise, she recalled.
He sent me back these very scripted apologies.
There was no weight to his words.
After that, I never heard from him again.
Despite the messy ending, Sara insists theres no bad blood.
Saras experience onLove Is Blindleft her with a newfound confidence in trusting her gut.
People reached out to me, sharing stories about who he was in college, she said.
At the end of all this, Sara holds no grudges.
We dont talk, but if we see each other, were cordial.
“Theres no bad blood, but Ive learned so much about who he really is, she said.
At the end of the day, Im grateful for the clarity.
Its just time to move forward.
