Kaitlyn Bristowe

“I believe men and women should be afforded the same opportunities.”

“Like, I just feel like the way a man speaks to a woman - the way that people speak to each other - it's a respect thing.”

“I was told I'm disgusting, that I belong in a dumpster, that I'm going to hell... just the worst things you could say to somebody.”

“Tan-Luxe will always be on my list of favorite beauty products.”

“I love when a guy has some sort of talent.”

“I love being in a dance studio.”

“I think my dad taught me what a man should be to a woman.”

“My dog, Ramen... is the only one that keeps me calm when I experience being close to a panic attack and when I feel that pain and heat in my chest. That's what emotional support animals do.”

“I've always dreamt about having kids more so than my wedding day. When it comes to colors, flowers, dresses... no idea. But if you ask me about kids; how many I want, names, genders? I'll have a full list for you!”

“Let me tell you, I am not a girl who loves to get flowers. I love the sweet gesture, but those things are high-maintenance!”

“Some people have different beliefs and aren't going to agree with everything you do. There's nothing you can do to change their minds. All you can do is have your own voice and believe in your own beliefs.”

“For me, everybody knows I'm outspoken.”

“I have two great examples of a father. My dad is honestly my hero and sets the bar high for how a man should treat a woman. My stepmother is a caring, genuine and supportive woman. My mom is a spunky strong woman with a huge heart. And my sister is just a pure angel. There is a lot of love in my family.”

“The very idea of family is something I hold so close to my heart.”

“Sometimes you need to take a moment and take a step back to think about what you are fighting for and if it make sense for your long-term happiness.”

“While my season of 'The Bachelorette' was airing, people would call me awful, awful names. They'd question my integrity and character.”

“Shin splints are something I actually suffered with a lot in my younger years of dancing. I know the pain and it's not fun.”

“I've loved and been so passionate about dance since I was three years old, and it's really what I wanted to do as a career.”

“You cannot make somebody else responsible for your own happiness.”

“When women come together, we're unstoppable.”