Married At First Sight Australia couple Stella Mickunaite and Filip Gregov have ended their relationship a year after getting engaged at Final Vows and moving in together. The pair, who met and fell in love on the hit dating show, have unfollowed each other on Instagram, prompting speculation about the split.
Why Did Stella and Filip Split?
A source told the Daily Mail that Filip made the difficult decision to end the relationship several weeks ago. The source said: "It was ultimately Filip who decided to end things. He'd been wrestling with it for a while and eventually realised they just weren't on the same page about what they wanted out of life."
The insider added that there was no explosive fight, but rather a slow realisation that they were heading in different directions. Finances also placed a strain on their relationship, with the source explaining: "Money wasn't the only issue, but it definitely became a sticking point. Stella has always been very ambitious and wanted someone who could provide the lifestyle she was looking for. She wanted a partner who could really support her financially, and she didn't feel Filip was in that position."
Living Separate Lives
Despite moving in together, the engaged couple had been spending increasing time apart. The source said: "People around them had noticed the distance for a little while. With Filip based in Melbourne for work and Stella spending more time with friends in Sydney, they were living quite separate lives."
Filip has been throwing himself into work and spending time with his family in Melbourne, while Stella is reportedly "absolutely heartbroken" as she believed they had a future together.
Stella's Cryptic Post
Stella returned to social media with a lengthy post acknowledging the breakup. She admitted making mistakes during the relationship, writing: "It would be easy to tell this story by deciding who was right and who was wrong. To point fingers. To protect my ego. To pretend I was perfect. But no. I'm not here for that. Far from it. I made mistakes. I have regrets. And while those truths are painful to sit with… They're also incredible gifts."
The couple had been discussing an intimate wedding in Croatia after their engagement on the show. However, their relationship ultimately could not withstand the differences in their life goals and financial expectations.
