Love Is Blind season three alum Bartise Bowden has been making waves on social media, but there’s one aspect of his life he’s keeping under wraps for now—his new girlfriend’s identity. In an exclusive interview with E! News, Bartise revealed the reasoning behind his decision to keep his love interest’s name a secret, offering fans a glimpse into his playful approach to social media engagement.
We are gonna hold off on it, Bartise disclosed, because we’re having too much fun getting the engagement going and then running up the comments.
The reality star, who previously shared his relationship with Cait Vanderberry back in July, emphasized the enjoyment he derives from interacting with his followers and fueling speculation about his new girlfriend’s identity. While he remains tight-lipped about her name, Bartise dropped hints, teasing that she boasts a “decent-sized social media following.”
“Her comments are popping off with guesses and mine are going off with guesses too,” Bartise revealed. “Some have been right and some have been way off.”
Despite keeping his girlfriend’s identity a mystery, Bartise hasn’t been completely silent about their relationship. In a surprising turn of events, he unveiled on Instagram that the couple got complementary “x” and “o” tattoos on Valentine’s Day, an impromptu decision made during a romantic moment at a party.
“We had some drinks already, and I look over and see the tattoo guy,” Bartise shared. “I look at my girlfriend and I’m like, ‘You aren’t down to get matching tattoos.'”
To his astonishment, his partner enthusiastically embraced the idea, leading to a spontaneous trip to the tattoo artist. “As soon as I said that to her, she got up off my lap and walked right over there,” Bartise recounted. “I was like, ‘Oh s–t, we’re actually doing this.’ They’re the real deal. People think they’re fake. But no, we have connecting tattoos.”
However, Bartise’s relationship isn’t just about glamorous influencer events and shared tattoos. As a devoted single father to Hayden, his 14-month-old son, Bartise emphasized that parenthood remains his top priority. Having gained full custody of his son several months ago, Bartise cherishes the moments spent with Hayden and takes pride in witnessing their bond grow.
“Hayden was actually with me on my first date with my new girlfriend,” Bartise revealed, expressing admiration for his partner’s maternal instincts. “Watching him interact with her is a completely different experience. I saw firsthand how motherly and nurturing and caring and thoughtful my girlfriend was and it was like, ‘This is freaking awesome.'”
As Bartise navigates the complexities of romance and parenthood, his playful approach to social media engagement and commitment to prioritizing his son’s well-being exemplify his growth as both a reality TV personality and a devoted father. While fans eagerly await the revelation of his girlfriend’s identity, one thing remains certain—Bartise’s journey is filled with love, laughter, and genuine moments that continue to captivate audiences worldwide.