Olivia Attwood has broken her silence on experiencing her first Valentine's Day alone since she was just 14 years old, following her recent split from husband Bradley Dack. The 34-year-old former Love Island star and the 32-year-old footballer tied the knot in June 2023, but their romance came to an abrupt halt earlier this year.
Valentine's Day Alone After Years of Romance
On Saturday night, Olivia took to her Instagram stories to share a glimpse of her solo Valentine's Day. She posted a photo capturing the corner of a lavish clothing shop with the caption: "Happy Valentine's Day my cherubs I love you all so much x My first Valentines without a boyfriend since I was like 14 years old lol so I took myself shopping obvs."
Emotional Social Media Confession
Speaking for the first time following their separation, Olivia shared a heartfelt post on Instagram. She wrote: "I keep opening Instagram to post but I don't know what to say or do ? lol Vulnerability is not my bag!!! Especially on social media, it feels very much like bleeding in shark infested waters."
She continued with raw honesty: "I cry myself to sleep, then business as normal when the alarm goes off at 5am and it has been like that for a long time. But also so much change in such a short amount of time (you know I hate that) (Taurus)."
Olivia concluded her emotional message: "I never expected to be moving into this apartment alone. And I'm in over my depth for sure. I want to be happy. I want Brad to be happy. Just one day at a time. For both of us. & anyone else who needs to read this."
Pete Wicks Provides Distraction Amid Heartbreak
Fortunately for Olivia, she has been able to turn to friend Pete Wicks for support during this difficult period. The 37-year-old former The Only Way Is Essex star has provided a healthy dose of distraction amid her heartbreak.
Glamorous Night Out Before Valentine's Day
On Friday night, just before Valentine's Day, the duo appeared ready to ring in the occasion together as they attended a glitzy bash in London. They were spotted at a Garnier launch event at the Newman Hotel, where Olivia has been appointed as a new face for the brand.
The reality star made a bold fashion statement, sporting a canary-yellow jumpsuit with lace trim despite temperatures dropping to zero. Pete and Olivia looked in fine spirits as they walked and talked together, with Pete puffing on a cigarette and Olivia clutching her phone to her chest.
Observers noted that Olivia's hands were clear for all to see, with her once finely adorned wedding finger noticeably blank of any wedding or engagement rings. This stood in contrast to soon-to-be ex-husband Bradley, who was spotted on the same day with his wedding band still firmly in place.
The End of a High-Profile Marriage
Olivia Attwood and Bradley Dack's relationship had been closely followed by fans since their reality television beginnings. Their June 2023 wedding was a celebrated event, making their separation earlier this year particularly surprising to many.
After their night out at the Garnier event, Olivia and Pete disappeared into the night along with a bunch of Pete's mates. While the friendship has provided comfort during this transitional period, Olivia's Valentine's Day post made it clear she's navigating this new chapter of single life with mixed emotions.
The reality star's candid social media posts have resonated with many followers who appreciate her honesty about the challenges of heartbreak and starting over. Her journey from being in relationships since age 14 to spending Valentine's Day alone represents a significant personal milestone during a period of profound change.
