'The Bachelorette' star Bryan Abasolo shares insights on decision to divorce Rachel Lindsay

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Bryan Abasolo is clarifying his recent split with Rachel Lindsay.

During his online interaction with a fan, he took the opportunity to share a few things over Instagram.

Bryan and Lindsay used to live together 

In response to a comment implying that the geographical distance between the former couple might have contributed to their breakup, he clarified, "We've been living together for almost 3 years here in LA. Not sure why people think we've been apart this entire time." 

"Yes, her career came first, but there were opportunities for her that were smart for her to take which could have not been offered later.”

He continued, “I didn't have anything lined up for me in LA, but we were a team so I closed up shop, uprooted and opened up a new business in LA. It's not just women who should be expected to sacrifice, but a man can do it too."

The Chiropractor emphasized that “building her future was not the problem,” reports People.

"I would encourage anyone to pursue their dreams and hope they have a healthy support system to do so," he added.

Lindsay was ready to start a family

Abasolo also cleared that starting a family was not the reason, "Rachel did want a family. Things happen as they're meant to happen. God Bless."

He previously announced on Instagram, "After more than 4 years of marriage, Rachel and I have made the difficult decision to part ways and start anew. My parents have been married forever and I'm a family man, but sometimes loving yourself and your partner means you must let go.”

“I wanted you to hear it from the source before the blogs start making up their own reality. Please respect the spaces of our family and friends as we figure out our next steps," he added.

A few days later, Lindsay addressed the situation, "I didn't think I'd get emotional. First off I just want to say thank you to people who reached out. I’m still trying to reply to people. You just never know how great your circle is until you see all the people that reach out and love you,” she said.

“Obviously it’s a difficult time — if you’ve read the headlines — and you’re probably wondering why I would even work. But to be honest with you, I need to distract myself from myself, and the best way to do that is to do something that I love, and I love Higher Learning.”