March 04, 2026 pillow talk
Lauren Luyendyk Responds to Critics Who Told Her Not to Marry Arie Luyendyk: 'Don’t Listen'
Following her heart.
Bachelor Nation saw Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham Luyendyk fall in love and get engaged on Season 22 of “The Bachelor.”
Since then, the two got married and welcomed three children: Alessi and twins Senna and Lux.
Earlier last year, the couple announced that they were expecting their fourth baby. And in September 2025, Arie and Lauren welcomed their new baby girl, Livvy Rowe Luyendyk!
The pair have loved keeping fans updated with their lives since their time on “The Bachelor.”
And this week, Lauren responded to critics who previously told her not to marry Arie.
In a new video on Instagram, Lauren shared, “In your 20s, people will tell you not to marry the guy you met on reality TV… It is very important you don’t listen.”
She then showed clips of her life with Arie, starting from his proposal on “After the Final Rose” to their wedding day and enjoying life as parents to four children.
Lauren captioned the video, “To my younger self.🤍” And Arie commented, “Fate!”
Loved ones and followers filled the comments with love for the couple, such as fellow Bachelor Nation star Adam Gottschalk, who wrote, “You guys are goals 🙌🙌.”
One person shared, “I love your love 😭,” and another wrote, “I MEANNN😍🥹.”
One fan chimed in, “The best plot twist ever❤️,” and another follower added, “What a beautiful life you’ve built❤️.”
So sweet!
We love Lauren and Arie’s love, and we can’t get enough of their adorable family. We’re so glad we’ve been able to follow along their journey!
