‘Bachelor Clayton Echard Reveals If He’s Ready To Start Dating After Susie Split (Exclusive)

Clayton Echard isn't focused on meeting anyone right now. Just weeks after announcing his split from Susie Evans, whom he met on Season 26 of The Bachelor, Clayton wondered if he was ready to get back together- down. "I'm just keeping it to myself right now," Clayton, who teamed up with the to share his experience with body dysmorphic disorder, told HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY. “There is still a lot of pain. The sensations are still too fresh. I just tried to prioritize myself, work on my book that I'm going to release in a few months, and spend time focusing on those things in life that I can do to better myself.

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In the weeks that followed, Clayton made it a priority to "get out and get some fresh air", while spending quality time with his brother, with whom he lives . "I'm really prioritizing my mental health right now," Clayton admitted. "I feel like I'm still healing, so I don't think bringing anyone else into the equation would be smart when I'm still in this healing phase." But would Clayton go to Bachelor in Paradise if he was still single next summer? "I don't use absolutes anymore!" he tasted. "I try not to. But I'm not going to be on TV again. But I guess crazier things have happened!"

Clayton Echard and Susie Evans in "The Bachelor". (ABC)

Despite their breakup in September, Clayton said he and Susie still consult "from time to time." often." They even made one earlier this week, proving they're on good terms. "We obviously have love for each other, so we want to make sure we handle this breakup. the right way, or as good as possible," Clayton explained. "We did the podcast because we want everyone to understand that we're only going to talk about this once, but we're supporting each other. others and we love each other so much."

Clayton also hasn't closed the door on a possible reconciliation with his ex, who he was dating before they broke up. “Who knows what happens down the road,” he said. “Or what it looks like. But right now, we just feel like we need to heal ourselves, and once we're able to heal ourselves, who knows what the future holds? Right now, we're taking the time to prioritize our own mental well-being separately."

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In our interview, Clayton also talked about his struggle with body dysmorphic disorder, a mental health condition that causes people to be overly concerned about a physical defect. Learn more about the Q&A below:

Clayton Echard poses on the beach. (Hana Gonzalez)

Why was it important for you to speak publicly about your BDD? It received such a positive response from the first time on a national platform and it was aired on TV. Men and women reached out to me in my DMs on Instagram. They thanked me for being so open and vulnerable. On the male side, guys were saying, “I thought only women had a hard time with this, but it really feels good to not be alone. This is something that many of us struggle with, but it may not cost anything...