Faith Martin has set the record straight on whether she and Kim Buike are still dating after their brief romance unfolded on Bachelor in Paradise's tenth season.
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Faith shared "The Real TRUTH" about her post-show relationship with Kim in a Wednesday, September 10 Instagram post.
Alongside a video taken at her farm, Faith wrote to her followers, "Since we left the show there were FAKE Fan page stories about us that were completely fabricated and untrue. Neither of us have ever done interviews or given quotes. It's time we set the record straight! He lives 5 plus hours away or we would have made a video together!!"
In the video, Faith explained, "I just got off the phone with Kim not too long ago, and I think it's safe to say that we are allowed to say what's going on with us, right? So we talk sometimes two to three times a week. He lives five-and-a-half hours away."
Faith went on to confirm, "The point is this: we are not an 'in love' couple. Nope, we are not. We never fell in love."
Faith clarified that while she and Kim "had a great connection on the show," it didn't last in the real world.
"[Bachelor in Paradise] was a ton of fun and I loved every minute of it, but we had our time. We kind of got matched together because of the situation, and I really appreciate that he gave me a rose," Faith said.
"And I appreciate the fact that we had a little bit of time to explore our connection, which was definitely genuine. We had a great time and we really care about each other. But are we each other's person? I think he and I both agree no."
Faith insisted that neither of them "are heartbroken" by this outcome.
"We are rooting for each other's happiness and finding our own person, if that time ever comes," Faith noted.
"I'm actually fairly content just the way I am... Thank you all for caring. We love you. It's super sweet that you all cared enough to write us and cheer us on and all that. We had a great time on Bachelor in Paradise," Faith shared.
RELATED LINK: 'THE BACHELOR' FRANCHISE COUPLES NOW"And just know he is a great guy and he's available, so you ladies, hit him up, okay?! I'm sure he's got plenty of ladies, but he really showed me a unique side that maybe you would not have seen otherwise. He is a very wonderful man and I care about him a lot."
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But Faith admitted that she feels Kim is just not her "forever person."
She continued, "And there's nothing wrong with that. And that is the deal with us women is that we've got to be open to those connections and, you know, take a chance to get to know somebody because it's really easy for us to just discount everyone and not go out at all."
Faith explained how it was "a safe space on the show," which is why she had pursued Kim.
"That's why I took advantage of it, but in real life, I'm not quite as brave. But we'll see! We'll see what happens! Anyway, we wanted to update you on that. So hit him up in his DMs if you're interested!" she said.
Hours later, Faith addressed all the "thought provoking" comments from fans that were filling her Instagram page.
"A lot of you are saying that it's so sad it didn't work out between Kim and I, but it did! Because we're great friends! We talk a lot and it's a great thing!" Faith shared.
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"I really think it's important to explore your own emotions and your own things that are going on with you. And I wasn't sure that I wasn't just repeating patterns in thinking that Kim isn't somebody I'd be interested in, and so I'm really glad that I got to explore that connection and see," Faith explained.
"But ultimately, yeah, I don't feel like he's my person and isn't that really what it's all about? We want to find that best friend that we're crazily attracted to. We want chemistry and we want everything else too. And why shouldn't we have that, right? Why shouldn't we?"
Faith explained how a lot of women in her "age category" would need to find Mr. Right in order to disrupt their lives.
"We're perfectly content doing our own thing until when -- and if -- the time comes that you actually feel compelled to make room in your life for somebody else," Faith said.
"And unless you feel so compelled to really want to jump through hoops to see that person and to spend time with that person, that would be the good indicator that that is your person. And if you're not, then well, you know, that's just somebody that you've got a great connection with that who you appreciate -- but a little more from afar."
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Faith concluded, "So, that's the deal! And I just don't want you to feel sad for us because we're both very, very happy."
In early August, Kim had posted a montage of moments from his stint on Bachelor in Paradise via Instagram.
Alongside the footage, most of which featured Faith, Kim wrote, "When you know, you know," which seemed to suggest the pair was still dating.
Faith and Kim had paired up on Bachelor in Paradise this summer and definitely made a connection.
After a steamy makeout session, both Faith and Kim seemed convinced that they had found the real deal in each other.
Faith and Kim proceeded to compete as a team for Bachelor in Paradise's prize of $500,000.
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Because Kim was struggling with health issues and had to wear a heart monitor around the resort, most of the cast determined he should go home and take care of himself.
Kim and Faith were pretty bummed out when their time in Bachelor in Paradise was over, but they appeared to leave the show as a couple ready to put in the work and figure things out.
Prior to Paradise, Faith was a finalist on Gerry Turner's The Golden Bachelor season in 2023, and Kim had competed for Joan Vassos' heart on The Golden Bachelorette in 2024.
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