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**Alex and Ally (From *7 Little Johnstons*):**
#### **Love Story:**
– Alex Johnston unexpectedly revealed his relationship with Ally Smith on the show, surprising his family and fans. His sister Emma was even “jealous” when her brother got a girlfriend before her. Alex and Ally first met at the Little People of America (LPA) conference, where the two began building their relationship.
– Living far apart, with Alex in Georgia and Ally in Ohio, the couple faced the great challenge of a long-distance relationship. They tried to stay in touch regularly and spend time together when they had the chance, even going on vacations together.
#### **Challenges:**
– The long-distance relationship made Alex and Ally struggle to maintain their connection. Viewers of the show once suspected that Alex was not serious enough when he was criticized for his rude behavior towards Ally on dates.
– Many fans think that Alex needs to be more mature in the way he treats his girlfriend, especially on TV. However, the couple still proves their strong love, overcoming doubts from the audience.
#### **Latest update:**
– Recently, Alex posted a funny video on Instagram, in which he and Ally dance together, with the hashtag *long distance relationship* to confirm that they are still together.
– This video was posted right after Ally underwent surgery to correct her bowed ankle. A photo from the hospital was shared on the Instagram of *7 Little Johnstons*, along with a message of encouragement for Ally, showing that Alex is always there for her during this difficult time.
#### **Future:**
– Alex and Ally have been dating since 2022 and have appeared in many important events on the show, such as attending prom together, where Alex gave Ally a folded flower. Ally also visited Alex for his 18th birthday and joined him on a family trip to Puerto Rico.
– Despite the distance and the pressure of reality TV, the couple proved their bond was strong.
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### **Liz and Bryce (Also from *7 Little Johnstons*):**
#### **Love and family journey:**
– Liz Johnston and Bryce Balden were a lovely couple on the show, with a love journey that viewers loved. In November 2023, they welcomed their first daughter, Leon Drew Balden, to the delight of fans.
– The couple celebrated the baby with a lavish party on November 16 and appeared together in many family photos.
#### **Breakup Rumors:**
– After Leon was born, fans noticed that Liz spent more time at her mother, Amber Johnston,’s house instead of living with Bryce. Photos Liz posted on Instagram were said to be taken at Amber’s house, leading viewers to speculate about the status of their relationship.
– Liz was also found to have deleted old photos with Bryce from her personal page. This raised concerns that their relationship had cracked.
#### **Breakup Confirmation:**
– In the trailer for season 14 (airing in March 2024), Liz frankly admitted that she and Bryce had broken up and were no longer living together. She revealed that their relationship lacked romance and love, and was more like “living with a roommate” than a partner.
– Liz says she grew up in a family that tried to keep the marriage alive, and she doesn’t accept a “normal” relationship without a deep connection. She feels exhausted after trying her best to keep the spark alive but failing.
#### **Emotions after the breakup:**
– Liz admits to feeling angry and sad when their relationship changed, but she insists that Bryce is still a good person. She explains that exhaustion and feeling unloved made it impossible for her to continue in a relationship that no longer had joy and love.
#### **Liz and Bryce’s future:**
– Despite their split, the two are committed to continuing to be good parents to Leon Drew Balden. Liz insists that she will focus on raising their daughter and finding balance in their lives after the breakup.
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The two stories of Alex & Ally and Liz & Bryce show different aspects of love: from the effort to maintain a long-distance relationship to accepting the end when the feelings are gone. The audience still follows their journey and wishes the best for both couples.
