When it comes to his social media love aversion, Tyler is thinking even further ahead, saying “Do I want my kids in the future to be like, ‘Where did you meet Mom?’ and I’d be like, ‘Oh, I DM’d her on Instagram.’ No!”
However, according to Tyler, that hasn’t always been the case. After all, his entire introduction into Bachelor Nation is thanks to shooting his shot at Rachel in that manner. As he explained, “I DM’d her before I even knew I was going to be on the show.”
So, what did Tyler’s DM say?
“During the season, it was like the second episode, and I thought she was gorgeous,” Tyler said. “I was just like, ‘Hey, if things don’t work out with Clayton [Echard] and you ever end up as The Bachelorette, sign me up because I think you’re gorgeous.’ Two weeks later, I got a call asking if I was interested in the show.”
While Tyler calls Rachel “a good friend of mine” and the two have talked since her season ended without an engagement, Tyler insisted they are just that: friends.