10 Couples From The Bachelor Nation That Made It Work Longtime

9. Trista Rehn & Ryan Sutter

Trista was the first ever runner-up of The Bachelor in it’s first season. She was also the first ever Bachelorette in it’s first season. She chose firefighter Ryan Sutter to give her final rose to, and accepted his proposal. They were married in the franchise’s first ever televised ceremony in December 2003.

It’s almost 15 years later, and they’re still very much in love. Along the way, their family grew with son Max in 2007, and daughter Blakesly in 2009. Throughout their journey, they have set many precedents for the couples who find love in the Bachelor franchises.

10. Jason Mesnick & Molly Malaney

Jason and Molly met on the 13th season of The Bachelor, but they didn’t exactly get their happy ending. Instead, Molly was left heartbroken as Jason chose Melissa over Molly during the finale, and even got engaged to her. Later, to everyone’s shock, Jason told Melissa that he still had feelings for Molly during After the Final Rose, and proposed to Molly.

Despite their less-than-ideal start, they have managed to make it through these years. They enjoy being parents to five-year old daughter Riley, and 13 year-old son Ty (Jason’s son from a previous marriage). The couple celebrated their ninth anniversary this past February.