The Bachelorette couple Clare Crawley and Dale Moss have sparked breakup rumors that they may have ended their relationship recently.
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But fast forward to Dale's 33rd birthday on September 24, and Clare was apparently nowhere in sight.
Dale took to Instagram this past weekend and shared a photo of himself in a black suit, posing in front of the New York City skyline with a big smile on his face.
"At 33, God has been good to me!" Dale captioned the image.
"Can't say thank you enough for all the birthday wishes and the many amazing people God has and will continue to put in my life," he added. "Beyond grateful! #BirthdayBoy #33 #Libra."
Dale didn't even mention Clare in the caption, nor did he upload any photos of the couple celebrating together.
In addition, Clare noticeably did not "like" or comment on Dale's birthday posting when comments from other friends poured in.
According to a recent Reddit thread, Clare had also recently posted an ominous message on Instagram Stories about trust in relationships.
More than two weeks have passed since Clare and Dale lasted posted anything about each other on Instagram.
Their silence on social media, considering they're usually very vocal about their romance and whereabouts, has led many people to believe they've split or are taking a break.
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RELATED LINK: 'THE BACHELORETTE' COUPLES NOWThe last Instagram post of Clare and Dale together dates back to September 10, when Clare shared a slideshow of photos from the U.S. Open tennis tournament, one of which featured Dale by her side along with fellow The Bachelorette couple Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes.
Both Clare and Dale uploaded the same picture of the foursome on their respective Instagram accounts.
Going back a little further, Clare also posted a picture of Dale and herself ordering from a food truck on August 29.
"Just us doing what we do best," Clare wrote at the time, after which Dale commented with five red-heart emojis.
Earlier this summer, Clare and Dale's relationship seemed stronger than ever. They had even been spotted wearing matching rings, which prompted speculation they might've had a secret wedding. (A source subsequently confirmed to Us Weekly that wasn't the case).
"They're engaged but still are working on building a solid relationship. They've discussed future plans but aren't necessarily wedding planning. They aren't rushing to tie the knot," the source said.
The source continued, "They're still working on some issues they have to overcome... They're more private when it comes to their issues."
"The good thing is that they're happy together and enjoying this time as an engaged couple. They love each other very much and care for each other."
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Dale reportedly recently moved into a new place in New York City and Clare has been holding down her fort in Sacramento, CA, where she takes care of her mother suffering from Alzheimer's.
Dale and Clare already briefly split in January 2021 but began going on dates and spending time together again in February.
Dale appeared to confirm he got back together with Clare on April 7 when he posted a mirror selfie of the couple drinking coffee together on Instagram Stories.
The couple took things slowly and made sure they were on the same page about the future before getting back together, People reported, since they had allegedly disagreed on a post-engagement timeline for getting married and having children.
Clare's journey on The Bachelorette's sixteenth season in 2020 ended prematurely after about two weeks. Producers planned a steamy overnight date for the couple and then Dale proposed marriage seemingly the next day.
Once Tayshia Adams took over Clare's The Bachelorette season, Clare and Dale sat down with host Chris Harrison during a November 2020 episode and expressed how they both believed they had found love at first sight.
When Chris asked what was next for the couple, Clare immediately shouted, "Babies!"
But Dale noted he'd like to get married before welcoming children.
"I've never been afraid of commitment," Dale told People in a joint interview with Clare last year.
"And when I met Clare, I knew I was all in. She lights a fire in me that I was missing for so long."
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But on January 19, Dale announced he and Clare had decided to split and arrived at "the healthiest decision" for the "both" of them.
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Clare wrote on Instagram, "I was made aware of a 'mutual' statement at the same time you all were, so I've needed some time to really digest this."
Clare admitted she was "crushed" by the breakup given her intentions to settle down with Dale and start a family had "always been very clear."
The Season 16 The Bachelorette star added that she had been "genuinely invested with all of [her] heart" into Dale and their relationship, although it "was not perfect."
Multiple sources had described Dale as a "fame-seeker" in the wake of his split from Clare, according to E! News.
"[Dale] doesn't want to give up the party life. He loves the NYC scene," a source told E! News earlier this year. "His partying would be a problem in their relationship and would cause many fights."
Reports also swirled Dale had cheated on Clare, which he firmly denied in the press. Dale insisted on his Instagram Stories in late January that he loves and respects Clare and "wanted nothing more" than to make their relationship work.
"I put my heart and soul into it each and every day. And I wanted nothing more than to build a healthy relationship," Dale insisted, later adding that he was "hurting" from the breakup.
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