Throughout the entire Golden Bachelor process, Gerry, 72, emphasized the importance of finding the one person right for him.
However, during the proposal to Theresa, aired on the Golden Bachelor finale, he initially stumbled, stating, “Theresa, you’re not the [right] person for me,” causing a momentary panic for Theresa.
After a brief pause, Gerry corrected himself, expressing, “Theresa, you are the person I can’t live without.”For Theresa, the correction took too long, creating a tense moment, especially after Gerry had earlier mentioned proposing.
Eventually, Gerry found the proposal magical, with his daughters and granddaughters present. Theresa’s family had also embraced Gerry during her hometown date.
In the months post-engagement, the couple maintained communication through regular phone calls and texts.
Gerry enjoyed the anticipation of imagining moments with Theresa and her grandson.
Theresa described their nightly phone calls lasting for hours, discovering more shared interests than initially known.
Now that their engagement is public, Gerry and Theresa eagerly anticipate being together, looking forward to sharing a comfortable bed after their wedding in January.
