A lot can change in a year – Just ask the latest star of The Bachelorette, Ali Fedotowsky.

The reality star darling was at first one of 25 women vying for Jake Pavelka‘s heart on The Bachelor. 

On that show, Ali made the shocking decision to leave early and rejoin her job at Facebook even though she was one of only four women left still fighting for Jake. 

About her decision to leave The Bachelor mid-competition, she told People: “A year ago I had just gotten home from filming The Bachelor. I was like, ‘I don’t have love. This sucks.’ ” 

A few months later, Fedotowsky decided to give finding love another try and went on to star on The Bachelorette, where she met, fell in love and got engaged to Roberto Martinez, the man with whom she now lives. 

“Last year I was filling a void with [buying expensive] boots, and this year I have Roberto,” says Fedotowsky. Martinez feels the same. He told People: “Last year I was single, missing that piece in my life.  Now I have it. I’m appreciative of that.”