Juan Pablo Galavis received a reputation as ABC's most unpopular Bachelor after offering Nikki Ferrell a rose but not a ring when he chose her over all the other contestants. According to Galavis, however, things aren't just that simple.

Juan Pablo Galavis Says Nikki Ferrell Is 'Great' 

The former pro soccer player could have tried to slip out of the public eye after his season on the ABC dating series ended, but instead he and Ferrell chose to take part in VH1's fifth season of Couples Therapy, which began in September.

Still scrutinized for the decisions he makes, or doesn't make, on-camera, Galavis insisted on Twitter Wednesday that many misunderstand.

Bachelor Winner Returns to Social Media After Hiding From Critics 

Back on The Bachelor, fans found the finale to be generally unsatisfying as Galavis told Ferrell that he "liked her a lot." Refusing to use the word "love" he went on to say that he had a ring in his pocket, but he didn't want to use it, instead prefering to take things slow. Galavis received quite a bit of backlash for this decision, but maintains that he thinks it was the right call and is even able to laugh at himself on occasion, especially when his "I like you" becomes the punchline.

Less open about her personal life and their relationship, Ferrell has kept her distance from social media and has not posted on Twitter since the new season of Couples Therapy aired last month.

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